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USER GUIDE 

 

KeyMander 2 Keyboard/Mouse Adapter plus Controller Crossover 

GE1337P2 

Package Contents 

1 x KeyMander 2 

1 x Micro USB Cable 

1 x Quick Start Guide 

1 x Warranty Card 

Note: an optional micro USB power supply may be required with certain RGB keyboards that have a larger than normal current draw.   

System Requirements: 

  PS4™: Sony Playstation brand PS4 wireless controller connected via included micro USB cable   

  PS3™: Sony Playstation brand PS3 wireless controller connected via a mini USB cable (Sony DualShock 3 

SIXAXIS controller is recommended)   

  Xbox One®: Microsoft brand Xbox One wireless controller connected via included micro USB cable     

  Xbox 360®:Microsoft brand Xbox 360 wired controller 

  Nintendo Switch™: Nintendo Switch connected to Switch dock (not included) 

  Android 6.0+ device or iOS 10+ device supporting Bluetooth 4.1+ 

  USB Keyboard and USB Mouse* 

*Required branded game controllers not included

 

Hardware Review 

Front View   

1.  Gamepad USB Port 

2.  Keyboard USB Port 

3.  Mouse USB Port 

4.  Power Port (optional) 

Note: GE1337P2 KeyMander 2 will 

function without additional power, 

however some RGB keyboards such as those with built-in USB hubs, etc. may require more power than 

KeyMander 2 can provide. If the KeyMander 2 LED indicator is flashing red or a low voltage warning 

appears on the K2 app, connect a micro USB cable between the KeyMander 2’s Power port and a USB 

power supply (minimum 1A output) such as a charger for a tablet or smartphone. 

5.  Game Console USB connector 

*Some gaming keyboards may have accessories that require more power than the KeyMander 2 is able to supply. Please 

visit 

http://www.IOGEAR.com/product/GE1337P2

 for more information.   

Summary of Contents for KeyMander 2 GE1337P2

Page 1: ...tch connected to Switch dock not included Android 6 0 device or iOS 10 device supporting Bluetooth 4 1 USB Keyboard and USB Mouse Required branded game controllers not included Hardware Review Front View 1 Gamepad USB Port 2 Keyboard USB Port 3 Mouse USB Port 4 Power Port optional Note GE1337P2 KeyMander 2 will function without additional power however some RGB keyboards such as those with built i...

Page 2: ...ch PS4 or Xbox One Please download and install the K2 App to optimize your KeyMander 2 experience Hardware Installation 1 Connect your PS4 PS3 XBOX One or XBOX 360 wired controller to the Gamepad Port Note Nintendo Switch does not require a controller connected to KeyMander 2 for keyboard and mouse interface 2 Connect your USB keyboard to the Keyboard Port Note If you are using a wireless keyboard...

Page 3: ...lows access to the KeyMander 2 Game Center and KeyMander 2 cloud to store or retrieve your saved profiles 4 Press the Bluetooth Pairing Button BTN1 to put KeyMander 2 into pairing mode 5 In the K2 app press the Device tab on the lower right corner of the screen then press the green connect button Image 1 6 On the Connect Device screen select IOGEAR GE1337P2 and wait for the pairing to complete Ima...

Page 4: ...B in the PS4 settings menu Go to Settings Devices Controllers Communication Method and select Use USB Cable Nintendo Switch Setup for the Nintendo Switch requires placement into the Switch dock and following the instructions below 1 Upgrade Nintendo Switch system firmware version to the most recent 2 Disable Auto Sleep 3 Enable Pro Controller Wired Communication as shown ...

Page 5: ...Basic Operation Movement Aim Look Layout PS4 Basic Operation Default Keyboard Functions Layout PS4 ...

Page 6: ...Basic Operation Movement Aim Look Layout Xbox One Basic Operation Default Keyboard Functions Layout Xbox One ...

Page 7: ...stments required for your game The sample profiles found in the K2 App Game Center always have a list of required changes to the in game settings for the profile to perform correctly 2 Set your mouse to it s maximum DPI setting then set the K2 App s mouse setting to match Note Setting your mouse to maximum DPI resolution is the standard recommendation however in some games we may recommend a diffe...

Page 8: ...ote Every console game has a maximum turning speed set by the game s developer and turning up the sensitivity too high can exceed this limit and cause the mouse to move slower and slower the more you exceed this limit It it strongly recommended to start testing with a lower sensitivity and slowly increase the sensitivity until you find the point of best performance for your style of play More info...

Page 9: ...tab on the K2 App Function Mapping The K2 App allows you to set all controller functions to the keyboard keys and mouse buttons of your choice or in the case of the Controller Crossover Mode you can set the buttons bindings to your preference on the controller you wish to use To map the controller functions 1 Open the K2 App and select a profile to modify 2 Select the Mapping tab and scroll down t...

Page 10: ...usts the amount of vertical correction applied when moving the mouse horizontally to help keep the aim look view level when making fast long turns This feature is designed that when spinning 180 degrees to see an enemy behind you a slightly angled mouse swipe doesn t cause you to be aiming above their head or below their feet The cost for this ability can be a loss of precision when making diagona...

Page 11: ... Turbo Mode F10 key allows the timing of keystrokes to be adjusted to perform faster with certain games when held so you can speed up the rate of fire etc This feature may not work with all games and you will need to test the different timing options to find what works best for your game To use Turbo Mode you need to enable the primary setting on the Device tab and then activate the Turbo function...

Page 12: ...ess the side button in the K2 App Profile Backup and Restore The K2 App has built 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 K2 App screen 2 Press your account icon in the upper left hand corner of the app screen 3 Press the Backup My Profles icon ...

Page 13: ...pad Port Nintendo Swich users do not need to connect a controller to the Gamepad Port 2 Connect the controller you wish to use to the Keyboard Port The profile will automatically switch to F4 Crossover Mode when the controller is connected to the Keyboard port Firmware Update The KeyMander 2 supports both OTA over the air and PC connection updates Under most circumstances firmware updates will be ...

Page 14: ... differences in maximum turn speed and learning how to work with mouse sensitivity and acceleration are the keys to playing at the highest level with KeyMander 2 Getting to that level requires some also time spent learning how your mouse settings translate into the game and also understanding the limitations of console games Sensitivity Setting Properly setting mouse sensitivity is the biggest fac...

Page 15: ...ders in the K2 App and adjust as needed Maximum Turn Speed In Game The biggest difference between playing on a PC versus playing on a console with KeyMander is the turn speed limitation built into console games Because console games are built for joysticks every game has a maximum turn speed equal to having the analog thumb stick pushed all the way to the farthest position This is the turn speed l...

Page 16: ...tion but it s a small trade off for being able to play console games with a mouse and keyboard and it s easy to set up your KeyMander profiles to work within this limitation Turn Speed Setting K2 App One way to overcome the turn speed limitations built into some games is through the use of the K2 App s Turn Speed setting which progressively adds acceleration to boost your aim look speed the faster...

Page 17: ...can maximize the benefit or remove it for your style of play For example most Call of Duty games work very well with mouse resolutions between 3500 5000dpi for those that like the slightly magnetic feel of aim assist If you prefer to snipe headshots set the dpi higher at 6 16K to help breakout of the aim assist bubble as it will tend to pull you down when trying to snap quick headshots Just make s...

Page 18: ...e three dots below the Configure box Select the Firmware Update even if No update available is displayed Select Continue If you see a message saying to insert batteries or connect a USB cable after pressing continue and it will not attempt to update the controller is connected to Xbox One in Bluetooth mode and you will need to follow the steps below to switch it to USB communication To Force the X...

Page 19: ... You can also email us for less urgent assistance Phone 866 946 4327 x4862 Toll Free 866 9 IOGEAR 866 946 4327 Live Chat www iogear com keymanderchat Email support iogear com Product Support www iogear com support You can quickly find answers to most questions on our product support pages and in our KeyMander Forum where you can also access setup videos contests and more KeyMander Forum keymander ...

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