8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition

1. හැඳින්වීම

This manual provides detailed instructions for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, C64 Edition. This keyboard is designed for compatibility with Windows 10 (1903) or above and Android 9.0 or above, offering versatile connectivity options and customizable features.

Key features include 87 keys, a top-mount design with Kailh Box White Switches, double-shot ABS keycaps with SA profile, and a hot-swappable PCB. It also features programmable keys, Dual Super Buttons, and a Super Stick with an independent control panel, all supported by 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 for custom mapping.

Image 1.1: The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition, including the main keyboard unit, Dual Super Buttons, and Super Stick.

2. පිහිටුවීම

2.1 පැකේජයේ අන්තර්ගතය

සියලුම අයිතම පැකේජයේ ඇති බව තහවුරු කරගන්න:

• 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard (C64 Edition)
• 2.4G රැහැන් රහිත ඇඩැප්ටරය
• Dual Super Buttons
• Super Stick
• USB-C කේබලය
• උපදෙස් අත්පොත

Image 2.1: The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition shown in its product box, indicating included accessories.

2.2 මූලික ආරෝපණය

Before first use, connect the keyboard to a power source using the provided USB-C cable. The keyboard contains a Lithium Polymer battery. A full charge ensures optimal wireless performance.

2.3 සම්බන්ධතා විකල්ප

The keyboard supports three connection modes: Bluetooth, 2.4G Wireless, and USB-C Wired.

• බ්ලූටූත් සම්බන්ධතාවය:
  1. Toggle the connection switch on the keyboard to 'BT'.
  2. On your device (Windows PC or Android), navigate to Bluetooth settings.
  3. යුගල කිරීම සඳහා පවතින උපාංග ලැයිස්තුවෙන් '8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard' තෝරන්න.
• 2.4G රැහැන් රහිත සම්බන්ධතාවය:
  1. Insert the 2.4G wireless adapter into an available USB port on your device.
  2. Toggle the connection switch on the keyboard to '2.4G'.
  3. The keyboard should automatically connect to the adapter.
• USB-C රැහැන්ගත සම්බන්ධතාවය:
  1. Connect the USB-C cable to the keyboard's USB-C port and the other end to your device.
  2. යතුරු පුවරුව රැහැන්ගත උපාංගයක් ලෙස ක්‍රියා කරන අතර එකවර ආරෝපණය වේ.

Image 2.2: The rear of the keyboard, highlighting the USB-C port for wired connection and charging, and the connection mode switch.

3. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්

3.1 මූලික යතුරුපුවරු කාර්යයන්

The 87-key layout provides standard alphanumeric and function keys. The keyboard supports N-key rollover, ensuring all key presses are registered accurately, even during rapid input.

3.2 ස්වාධීන පාලන පැනලය

The keyboard features an independent control panel with dedicated knobs and buttons for quick adjustments.

• වෙළුම් බොත්තම: Adjusts system volume.
• සම්බන්ධතා මාදිලියේ ස්විචය: Toggles between Bluetooth, 2.4G, and Off.
• වැඩසටහන්ගත කළ හැකි බොත්තම්: Dedicated buttons (e.g., star icon, Wi-Fi icon) can be customized via software.

රූපය 3.1: සවිස්තරාත්මක view of the keyboard's independent control panel, showing the volume knob and other function buttons.

3.3 Dual Super Buttons and Super Stick

The included Dual Super Buttons and Super Stick provide additional programmable input options, enhancing gaming and productivity. Connect these accessories to the dedicated ports on the rear of the keyboard.

Image 3.2: A user's hands interacting with the Dual Super Buttons and Super Stick, demonstrating their use alongside the keyboard.

3.4 8BitDo අල්ටිමේට් මෘදුකාංග V2

Customize your keyboard experience using the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 (available for PC). This software allows you to:

• යතුරු සිතියම්ගත කිරීම: Reassign functions to any key, including the programmable buttons and Super Buttons.
• සාර්ව නිර්මාණය: Record and assign complex sequences of key presses to a single button.
• Profile කළමනාකරණය: Create and switch between multiple custom profileවිවිධ යෙදුම් හෝ ක්‍රීඩා සඳහා.

Image 3.3: A visual representation of the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2, showing options for key mapping and macro recording.

4. නඩත්තු කිරීම

4.1 පිරිසිදු කිරීම

To clean the keyboard, use a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, a slightly damp cloth with mild soap can be used, ensuring no liquid enters the keyboard. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.

4.2 යතුරු කැප් සහ ස්විච ප්‍රතිස්ථාපනය

The keyboard features a hot-swappable PCB, allowing for easy replacement of switches without soldering. Use a keycap puller to remove keycaps and a switch puller to remove switches. Ensure replacement switches are compatible with the PCB.

රූපය 4.1: සවිස්තරාත්මක view illustrating the hot-swappable PCB feature, the magnetic compartment for the 2.4G adapter, and the classic power status LED.

4.3 බැටරි සත්කාර

To prolong battery life, avoid exposing the keyboard to extreme temperatures. If storing for an extended period, charge the battery to approximately 50% and store in a cool, dry place.

5. දෝශ නිරාකරණය

• යතුරුපුවරුව ප්‍රතිචාර නොදක්වයි:

  Ensure the keyboard is charged and the connection mode switch is set correctly (BT, 2.4G, or wired). For wireless connections, verify the adapter is properly inserted or Bluetooth is paired.

• ලියාපදිංචි නොවන යතුරු:

  Check for debris under the keycaps. If a specific key is not working, the switch may need to be replaced due to the hot-swappable design.
• Connectivity issues (lag/disconnections):

  Ensure the keyboard is within range of the receiver/device. Minimize interference from other wireless devices. For 2.4G, try a different USB port. For Bluetooth, try re-pairing the device.

• යතුරුපුවරුව හඳුනා නොගන්නා මෘදුකාංග:

  Ensure the keyboard is connected via USB-C or 2.4G wireless. Bluetooth connection may not be fully supported by the software for all features. Update the software to the latest version.

For further assistance, please refer to the official 8BitDo support webවෙබ් අඩවිය හෝ පාරිභෝගික සේවාව අමතන්න.

6. පිරිවිතර

7. වගකීම් සහ සහාය

8BitDo products are covered by a manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official 8BitDo webඅඩවිය.

For technical support, frequently asked questions, and software downloads, please visit the official 8BitDo support page: www.8bitdo.com/support/. You may also contact customer service directly through the webවැඩිදුර සහාය සඳහා අඩවිය.