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GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual

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Firmware Upgrade Recovery

There are three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery:



When the unit’s firmware becomes corrupted and you are unable to
operate it.



When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted or the KeyMander
2 3Play is unplugged during upgrade.



When a firmware upgrade procedure fails.

To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:

Unplug the KeyMander 2 3Play from the computer.

Plug the KeyMander 2 3Play into to the computer.

Press the Bluetooth Pairing Button and the Mode Button together for 10
seconds.

Upgrade the firmware as explained in Starting the Upgrade.

Summary of Contents for KeyMander 2 3Play

Page 1: ...1 KeyMander 2 3Play Keyboard Mouse Sharing Switch for PC Game Consoles User Manual www kalibergaming com www iogear com...

Page 2: ...oad the firmware upgrade utility and install updates on the KeyMander 2 3Play Chapter 6 Troubleshooting explains how to solve common issues with the KeyMander 2 3Play The Appendix provides helpful tip...

Page 3: ...d in shipping If you encounter a problem contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and or any of...

Page 4: ...troller 10 PC Keyboard and Mouse 10 Audio Support 10 Operating Systems 11 Components 11 GES1337 Front View 11 GES1337 Top View 12 GE1337P2 Side View 13 Chapter 2 14 Setup 14 Connecting Hardware 14 PC...

Page 5: ...g the K2 App 40 Device Tab 43 Device Settings 44 Firmware Upgrade 46 Reset Device 49 Port Configuration 50 Changing Game Profile 51 Editing Game Profile 52 Game Center Tab 53 Library Tab 55 Account 56...

Page 6: ...ode 91 Weapon Mode 92 Mapping 93 Turbo 100 Macro 103 Chapter 5 107 Firmware Upgrade 107 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 107 Before You Begin 107 Starting the Upgrade 107 Upgrade Succeeded 110 Upgrade Fai...

Page 7: ...ity Settings 116 Maximum Turn Speed In Game 117 Turn Speed Settings K2 App 119 Deadzone Settings K2 App and In Game 119 Resolution Mouse Hardware Software and K2 App 119 Technical Support 121 Internat...

Page 8: ...multiple commands Easy setup simply click a controller button and press a key to use and its set for use on the keyboard The KeyMander 2 3Play app allows you to map set controller sensitivity and swit...

Page 9: ...ades for easier and faster product updates Features Gamepad Emulation transforms keyboard and mouse signals into game controller signals for keyboard and mouse use on a PS Xbox and Nintendo Switch gam...

Page 10: ...a included micro USB cable Sony DualShock 4 V2 controller required for headset support Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch does not require controller connected but does require Switch to be placed into N...

Page 11: ...Port Plug a USB mouse into this port 4 Power Port This micro USB port provides optional power to the unit KeyMander 2 3Play will function without additional power however some RGB keyboards such as t...

Page 12: ...irmware Upgrade Utility See Reset Function 2 LED Indicator The LED indicator provides system alerts and feedback for different operating modes 3 Port Switching Pushbutton Press the button to switch be...

Page 13: ...Connection Port 2 PC or Console The USB Type A Connection Port 2 PC or Console is used to connect the GES1337 to a PC or game console This port also provides power to the unit when connected to a PC o...

Page 14: ...to PC follow the steps below 1 Download and install KeyMander 2 App and create a user account to manage your game profiles For more information see Using the K2 App Note If you are using an Android ph...

Page 15: ...quire more power than KeyMander 2 3Play can provide so an external USB power supply minimum 2 amps is required 8 Turn on the PC wait for it to boot and recognize the KeyMander 2 3Play is connected The...

Page 16: ...b shows the current profile and device settings it is ready to configure the port connections Image 3 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 11 On the Device tab of the K2 App press the Port Config button Image 4 Se...

Page 17: ...s we do encourage you to test other DPI settings You may find that higher settings like 8000 DPI or more may work better for you with some games depending upon things like aim assist built etc Image 7...

Page 18: ...box 360 to Port 2 or 3 as explained in step 5 20 If Port 1 and Port 2 are already used connect your Xbox One or Xbox 360 to Port 3 using a micro USB cable not supplied After connecting the micro USB t...

Page 19: ...ready to configure the port connections Image 3 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 24 On the Device tab of the K2 App press the Port Config button Image 4 Select Port 1 2 or 3 Image 5 and choose your device from...

Page 20: ...to set the mouse to match or choose an alternate setting On the Device tab scroll down and tap Mouse DPI Image 7 then on the Mouse Settings page Image 8 enter the DPI setting of your mouse While our r...

Page 21: ...game s cover art image The required in game settings are shown above the download button Image 10 Press the download button Open the Library tab and scroll to the profile you just downloaded then pres...

Page 22: ...S3 follow the steps below 1 Download and install KeyMander 2 App and create a user account to manage your game profiles For more information see Using the K2 App Note If you are using an Android phone...

Page 23: ...USB end as explained in Step 5 8 Connect the KeyMander 2 3Play to a 5V 2A DC power supply if necessary If your KeyMander 2 LED is flashing red or you receive a low voltage notification on the K2 App y...

Page 24: ...mage 3 11 On the Device tab of the K2 App press the Port Config button Image 4 Select Port 1 2 or 3 Image 5 and choose your device from the selection wheel Image 6 Select the devices connected to the...

Page 25: ...you to test other DPI settings You may find that higher settings like 8000 DPI or more may work better for you with some games depending upon things like aim assist built etc Image 7 Image 8 14 Open t...

Page 26: ...S4 or PS3 profile you need to change the game s aim and look settings to maximum then adjust mouse sensitivity and key bindings as desired 16 For PS4 Pro or PS4 Slim consoles using the DualShock 4 Sli...

Page 27: ...with the KeyMander 2 3Play 3 Connect your keyboard to the Keyboard port Note If you are using a wireless keyboard mouse set plug the receiver into the Keyboard Port 4 Connect your mouse to the Mouse...

Page 28: ...o the Nintendo Switch or it will not function with the KeyMander 2 3Play 10 Press the Bluetooth Pairing Button to put KeyMander 2 3Play into pairing mode then press the Connect button on the Device ta...

Page 29: ...to set the mouse to match or choose an alternate setting On the Device tab scroll down and tap Mouse DPI Image 7 then on the Mouse Settings page Image 8 enter the DPI setting of your mouse While our r...

Page 30: ...y tapping on the game s cover art image The required in game settings are shown above the download button Image 10 Press the download button Open the Library tab and scroll to the profile you just dow...

Page 31: ...e Center Image 10 NOTE if using the default Nintendo Switch profile you need to change the game s aim and look settings to maximum then adjust mouse sensitivity and key bindings as desired 16 Disable...

Page 32: ...Play User Manual 32 17 After changing the Auto Sleep setting scroll down the System Settings menu and select Controllers and Sensors Change the Pro Controller Wired Communication mode to On as shown i...

Page 33: ...K2 App Controller to Keyboard Button Layout This section explains how to use the keyboard and mouse with the PS Xbox game console Once the hardware is connected the keyboard mouse and controller will...

Page 34: ...focus to the Micro USB Type B Female Connection Port 3 Console F9 Microphone Toggles the Microphone on and off The default setting is on F10 Turbo Mode Toggles Turbo Mode on and off The default settin...

Page 35: ...ils an update has connection problems with your mobile device or exhibits any other type of non standard operation you can perform a System Reset which may resolve the issue There are three ways to re...

Page 36: ...Installing Opening Signing Up Connecting Software Overview Groups Profiles and Upload Customizing Controls Installing the K2 App 1 Install the K2 App on a mobile device a From the mobile device tap t...

Page 37: ...y with your mobile devices 1 Connect the KeyMander 2 3Play to a game console 2 Open the K2 app A welcome page appears slide the screen and click Start Playing Signing Up an Account 1 When you first st...

Page 38: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 38 2 Fill in the required fields check the I agree to the Term of Service and click Next 3 Follow the instructions to verify your email...

Page 39: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 39 4 Click Start Playing when the email verification is complete 5 The K2 app opens as shown...

Page 40: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 40 Connecting the K2 App 1 To connect the K2 App with your mobile device Tab Device 2 Tab Connect from the device page...

Page 41: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 41 3 Press the Bluetooth Pair Pushbutton and tap on the device name Wait for the device to connect 4 Do not operate the K2 App while syncing...

Page 42: ...your library tap Add to My Library to add the profile or tap Ignore start playing to continue 6 Now your mobile device is connected Tab Disconnect to disconnect your mobile device from the K2 App Clo...

Page 43: ...nable or disable microphone turbo mode macro mode and gamepad vibration Adjust the aim look and mouse sensitivity for your game play and also to perform a firmware upgrade or reset the device The app...

Page 44: ...y tap Set Hotkey to set a launch key and trigger type Select Toggle for simple on off or Hold for push to talk operation 7 Turbo Toggles Turbo Mode on and off When Turbo mode is on buttons with Turbo...

Page 45: ...re version 3 Firmware Updates To update the firmware through your mobile device tap Firmware Updates See Firmware Upgrade 4 Reset Device To reset the device tap Reset Device For proper steps see Reset...

Page 46: ...ork when there is a newer ver sion firmware available for upgrade or your firmware version is earlier than the most recent one Or tap Update Now with a red dot from the Device Settings page If your fi...

Page 47: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 47 2 Click Update...

Page 48: ...S1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 48 3 A warning message appears click Update again 4 Now the KeyMander 2 is upgrading The unit will reboot and reconnect itself after the firmware upgrade is complet...

Page 49: ...perform a reset using the K2 app go to the Device tab and tap the settings icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen On the Device Settings screen tap Reset Device and a warning message appea...

Page 50: ...ation On the Device tab of the K2 App press the Port Config button Image 1 Select Port 1 2 or 3 Image 2 and choose your device from the selection wheel Image 3 Select the devices connected to the othe...

Page 51: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 51 Changing Game Profile Tab to search for a game profile in your library and tap to upload and replace your current game profile...

Page 52: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 52 Editing Game Profile Tab Edit to edit your current game profile For more information see...

Page 53: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 53 Customizing Controls for a Profile...

Page 54: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 54 Game Center Tab The Game Center tab allows you to browse and download available games for a selected game console...

Page 55: ...h the available game you wish to download by entering the game name 2 Tab to view a list of available games for the selected game console between Xbox 360 Xbox One PS4 PS3 Nintendo Switch 3 Tab to dow...

Page 56: ...a profile before start playing Default profiles are created in advanced you can modify or delete them or create your own This is the main page of the K2 App The table below provides a brief descriptio...

Page 57: ...e edit or delete For more information on share see Editing Deleting and Sharing a Profile For more information on mapping see MappingEdit For more information on macro see Macro 5 Tab to search the av...

Page 58: ...n Out Tab to sign out from the K2 App You are required to sign in again to access all the features 2 Username Tab to modify the username that is going to be displayed on the forum post To modify the u...

Page 59: ...p your profiles in the K2 App See Backing Up and Restoring Game Profiles 7 Restore My Last Update Tab to restore your last update that took place See Backing Up and Restoring Game Profiles 8 Term of S...

Page 60: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 60 Changing Password To change the password tap Change Password from the account page Enter the password twice and tap Reset...

Page 61: ...ilt in access to cloud based storage for all your game profiles and allows you to backup and restore your profiles as needed To Backup your game profiles 1 Press the Library tab at the bottom of the K...

Page 62: ...ice li brary If you share your library between multiple devices you should always start a new gaming session by restoring your previ ous backup before making changes downloading sharing or mod ifying...

Page 63: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 63 To Restore your game profiles 1 Press the Library tab at the bottom of the K2 App screen 2 Press your account icon in the upper left hand corner of the app screen...

Page 64: ...ross multiple devices if you start each session with a Restore Downloading a Profile from Game Center You can add a game profile to your library by downloading one from the Game Center tab in the K2 A...

Page 65: ...ge 2 Image 3 2 Select the profile you want by tapping on the game s cover art image The required in game settings are shown above the download button Image 4 You will need to enter them into the game...

Page 66: ...mage 5 If there is no profile available for your game select the default profile for your console Image 6 Image 5 Image 6 5 Once the profile is loaded open the settings menu inside the game and make t...

Page 67: ...our game in Game Center you can create your own profile or enter a sharing code To create a game profile 1 Tap Add Game Profile Image 1 and select Create New Image 2 If Enter Sharing Code is selected...

Page 68: ...ual 68 2 Enter a profile name Image 4 and select a game console type Image 5 Image 3 Image 4 3 If you want to add a profile image press the image edit button Image 5 then accept permission to access y...

Page 69: ...69 4 Select a photo and press Save Image 7 Image 7 To add a profile using a sharing code 1 Tap Add Game Profile and select Entering Sharing Code...

Page 70: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 70 2 Enter the sharing code Editing Deleting and Sharing a Profile To edit delete or share a profile simply swipe left on the profile...

Page 71: ...ou can edit a profile s name format or image from the Library tab To edit a profile s functions see Customizing Controls for a Profile To edit a profile s name format or image from the Library tab sli...

Page 72: ...KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 72 Deleting a Profile To delete a selected profile slide the selected profile to the left and tap Delete Image 1 A warning message appears Image 2 click Delete Image 1 I...

Page 73: ...Using the K2 App 73 Sharing a Profile To share a particular profile to another mobile device slide the selected profile to the left and tap Share Image 1 Image 2 Note The Share Code is available for...

Page 74: ...settings for a selected profile It is required to upload a profile before you can modify and settings and controls Uploading a Profile To upload a profile tap Change Profile from the Device tab Image...

Page 75: ...pp 75 Customizing Controls for a Profile To customize the profile settings tap Edit on the Device Tab There are three fields that you can customize Sensitivity Mapping and Macro Each field is explaine...

Page 76: ...and Weapon Mode tabs From the configuration page tap Sensitivity General Mode the normal view the character has when looking or moving around in the game Aim Aim Down Sight Mode the view the character...

Page 77: ...s Lock The lock icon is used to bind the X and Y settings so that moving either one will move both settings Click the icon to unlock the settings and set each to different values Turn Assist Launch Ke...

Page 78: ...Toggles to reverse the up down movements of the mouse so that pushing the mouse forward causes a downward movement and pulling the mouse back causes an upward movement Turn Speed Adjusts the turn spe...

Page 79: ...o old controllers with worn sticks will not cause on screen movement when the control is sitting still Depending upon the amount of Deadzone built into the game this may case a delay in mouse response...

Page 80: ...stment It is important that you stop adjusting at the point where the player begins to move in the game this is where the Deadzone is set perfectly That means for example if setting the X axis to 16 c...

Page 81: ...2 App 81 2 Select the Zone Type If you do not know the zone type select Auto Note If Auto is selected you can also adjust the XY diagonal value 3 To adjust the X Y and XY values tap on them to display...

Page 82: ...past the point simply de crease the value until the player stops moving and adjust again Note It is very important that you set each direction s Deadzone X axis Y axis and Diagonal when using the Aut...

Page 83: ...t only when needed For best accuracy remember to tune your Sensitivity see Sensitivity first then fine tune the Turn Speed slider as needed for your style of play Here s a quick visual of how increasi...

Page 84: ...o maximum vertical correction applied by the KeyMander 2 3Play and higher settings add decreasing amounts of correction down to level 1 where zero correction is applied Depending on the game most user...

Page 85: ...Scroll down the General Advanced page and tap Edit Curve Shape The Edit Curve Shape page appears Curve settings are used to fine tune how physical mouse movements respond on screen in the game The def...

Page 86: ...use as a template and adjust the curve to suit your needs Custom Use custom to make fine adjustments to the curve When selected 24 points appear allowing you to adjust the shape of the curve Click and...

Page 87: ...use Velocity increases from left to right Aim Velocity increases from bottom to top As you adjust the curve up and down the relationship of physical mouse speed to on screen speed changes The two sect...

Page 88: ...on deceleration high and low speeds with limits and boost velocity Use the graph points to adjust the curve to suit your needs Use the examples below to understand how adjusting A Aiming and B Turning...

Page 89: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 89 A Normal Aim Speed B Increasing Thrust for Turning A Normal Aim Speed B Low Turn Speed A Decrease Aim Speed B Normal Turn Speed...

Page 90: ...tivity bar sets how quick or slow mouse movements respond The higher the number the more loose the movements will feel and the lower the number the more tight the movements will feel Use X to set the...

Page 91: ...d settings such as Invert Vertical Mouse Movement Turn Speed Mouse Traction Control Curve Edit Curve Shape and Edit Deadzone Aim Mode Advanced Settings Use these settings to set how the mouse movement...

Page 92: ...cess to the Walk Mode tap the Walk tab Use these settings to enable walk mode during game play Name Details Launch Key Tap to configure a controller button that is used to launch the walk mode Trigger...

Page 93: ...ame play Name Details Active Swap Tap the configure a controller button that is used to launch the active swap Trigger Tap to select the trigger method between toggle or hold Launch Key Tap the config...

Page 94: ...anual 94 Mapping The Mapping page is for mapping the controller buttons to the keyboard and mouse From the configuration page tap Mapping There are five mapping fields Actions L R D Pad Other Left Ana...

Page 95: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 95 Action L R...

Page 96: ...GES1337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 96 D Pad Other...

Page 97: ...Chapter 4 Using the K2 App 97 Left Analog Stick Right Analog Stick...

Page 98: ...s see Controller to Keyboard Button Layout To map a controller button follow the steps below 1 From the mapping page tap on the button you wish to map 2 From the configuration page tap Primary Key to...

Page 99: ...key on the keyboard to map a controller button to it Mouse Click a mouse button to map the controller button to it Joystick Press a button to map the controller button to it 3 Optional Option Key 1 2...

Page 100: ...s a key on a keyboard mouse or joystick For default button mappings see Controller to Keyboard Button Layout To map a controller button follow the steps below 1 From the Mapping page Tap edit button t...

Page 101: ...to Joystick Press a button to map the controller button to 3 Tap the save button to save the mappings Turbo The Turbo function allows repeat rapid fire of a button from the keyboard and mouse You can...

Page 102: ...337 KeyMander 2 3Play User Manual 102 To set turbo on a button follow the steps below 1 From the mapping page tap on the button you wish to set turbo 2 From the configuration page tap to enable Turbo...

Page 103: ...Using the K2 App 103 3 Tap Speed to set the button timing from 0 1 1 second 4 Tap Save when finished Note Turbo settings only work on the keyboard and mouse Turbo settings will not work from the game...

Page 104: ...or mouse click For example you can set X O or R3 L3 R2 to execute by pressing the Y key on the keyboard You can create up to 8 custom macros and each macro can have up to 8 controller buttons Macro Mo...

Page 105: ...e Recording Marco page opens You may now start to program your Macro by pressing the buttons on the controller 3 Tap Stop Recording when you have finished entering the macro You are directed to a page...

Page 106: ...ander 2 3Play User Manual 106 4 Tap Launch Key to map a button on the keyboard mouse or joystick that will be used to execute the macro 5 Tap Macro Label to set a name for the macro to be listed in th...

Page 107: ...ing the K2 App 107 6 Click Save The macro appears in the Macro page 7 Enable Macro Mode by pressing F11 from the keyboard connected to the GES1337 KeyMander 2 8 Press the Macro Key set in step 4 to ru...

Page 108: ...e provides a smooth automated process for upgrading the KeyMander 2 3Play s firmware when needed Check the web site regularly to find the latest firmware packages and information relating to them Befo...

Page 109: ...right click and select Open This will start the Firmware Upgrade Utility and a window appears Read the License Agreement select I Agree and then click Next 5 The Firmware Utility will list the attache...

Page 110: ...is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue the upgrade If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the Utility ins...

Page 111: ...rm you that the procedure was successful Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully the Upgrade Failed screen appears Click Cancel...

Page 112: ...re upgrade procedure is interrupted or the KeyMander 2 3Play is unplugged during upgrade When a firmware upgrade procedure fails To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 Unplug the Ke...

Page 113: ...ne see Loss of USB Connection to Controller PlayStation 4 If the KeyMander 2 is connected to a PS4 using the DualShock 4 Slim controller and it does not respond to the keyboard and mouse there are thr...

Page 114: ...still does not respond check the controller s USB connection as described below Loss of USB Connection to Controller In the event the KeyMander stops responding to the keyboard and mouse you can chec...

Page 115: ...cating it is in USB mode Nintendo Switch If the KeyMander 2 is connected to a Nintendo Switch using the Nintendo Switch dock and it does not respond to the keyboard and mouse there are three things to...

Page 116: ...eyMander 2 3Play is configured with a Nintendo Switch profile Grey Lights Solid The KeyMander 2 3Play is configured for PC operation Or ange Blinks The KeyMander 2 3Play is running under insufficient...

Page 117: ...me and also understanding the limitations of console games Sensitivity Settings Properly setting mouse sensitivity is the biggest factor in getting good mouse performance with your KeyMander 2 3Play a...

Page 118: ...s maximum turn speed or at least not far beyond it Remember each game is different and the difference can be huge when comparing a game like Call of Duty that has a high max turn speed versus a game...

Page 119: ...mit The easiest way to understand what is happening is to equate the maximum turning speed to distance turned rotated in a period of time For example let s say with the aim look thumb stick fully enga...

Page 120: ...onse from the mouse especially when moving diagonally take a look at the Deadzone setting The Deadzone s primary function is to overcome the area of the controller where joystick movement does not reg...

Page 121: ...final note one of the things that can complicate getting proper mouse performance with high end gaming mice is the manufacturer s custom mouse driver software which often needs to be correctly config...

Page 122: ...Online Chat www iogear com keymanderchat KeyMander Forum www keymander2 com When you contact us please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of pu...

Page 123: ...closure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the power before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp clo...

Page 124: ...n damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Only adjust those control...

Page 125: ...ss Connection Bluetooth V4 2 with BLE Button 2 Device Device Port Switching Hotkey LED Power Notification 7 RGB Firmware Upgrade USB and Bluetooth Emulation Keyboard USB Emulation Mouse USB Emulation...

Page 126: ...ith shipping the product to IOGEAR Return requests that do not contain a proof of purchase such as a store receipt will not be processed Removal or alteration of the factory supplied serial number inv...

Page 127: ...W RENDERS INCAPABLE OF LIMITATION EXCLUSION OR RESTRICTION SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR C...

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