Utangulizi
This manual provides detailed instructions for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Cosmic Byte CB-GK-26 Pandora Mechanical Keyboard. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your device.

Picha: Juu-chini view of the Cosmic Byte CB-GK-26 Pandora Mechanical Keyboard, showcasing its compact layout and rainbow LED backlighting.
Maagizo ya Kuweka
- Kufungua: Carefully remove the keyboard and any included accessories (such as the key puller and switch puller) from the packaging.
- Muunganisho: Connect the keyboard's USB-A cable to an available USB port on your computer (PC or Laptop).
- Ufungaji wa Dereva: The keyboard is plug-and-play and typically does not require additional driver installation for basic functionality. Your operating system (e.g., Windows 10) should automatically recognize the device.
- Mtihani wa Awali: Open a text editor or any application to verify that key presses are registered correctly.
Maagizo ya Uendeshaji
Sifa Muhimu
- Muundo Kompakt: This is a TKL (Tenkeyless) mechanical keyboard with 87 keys, offering a space-saving design without a dedicated number pad.
- Outemu Red Switches: Equipped with Outemu Red mechanical switches, known for their linear and quiet operation, suitable for both typing and gaming.
- Keycaps Zinazodumu: Features injection-molded double-shot keycaps for enhanced durability and resistance to wear.
- Kupinga Ghosting: Supports simultaneous operation for all keys without any key ghosting effects, ensuring every keystroke is registered accurately.
- Kiwango cha Juu cha Kura: Operates at a 1000 Hz polling rate for rapid response times.
- Muda mrefu wa Maisha: Each key switch is rated for over 50 million operations.

Image: The compact 87-key layout of the Cosmic Byte CB-GK-26 Pandora keyboard, highlighting its rainbow LED backlighting.
Backlight Modes and Customization
The keyboard features rainbow LED backlighting with adjustable brightness and speed, offering 20 different backlight effects.
- Rekebisha Mwangaza: Tumia Fn + ↑ (Mshale wa Juu) ili kuongeza mwangaza na Fn + ↓ (Mshale wa Chini) ili kupunguza mwangaza.
- Rekebisha Kasi: Tumia Fn + ← (Left Arrow) to slow down the effect speed and Fn + → (Right Arrow) to speed up the effect.
- Change Backlight Effect: Bonyeza Fn + INS, Fn + HOME, Fn + PGUP, Fn + DEL, Fn + END, Fn + PGDN to cycle through various preset lighting modes.
Vifunguo vya Moto vya Multimedia
Access multimedia functions directly using the Fn key in combination with the F-keys.
- Fn+F1: Kompyuta yangu
- Fn+F2: tafuta
- Fn+F3: Kikokotoo
- Fn+F4: Kicheza media
- Fn+F5: Wimbo Uliopita
- Fn+F6: Wimbo Unaofuata
- Fn+F7: Cheza/Sitisha
- Fn+F8: Acha
- Fn+F9: Nyamazisha
- Fn+F10: Sauti Chini
- Fn+F11: Volume Up
- Fn+F12: Funga Kibodi

Image: Close-up of the F-keys on the Cosmic Byte CB-GK-26 Pandora keyboard, illustrating the multimedia hotkey functions.
Njia za Mchezo
The keyboard offers 8 preset game modes for optimized lighting configurations for different game types.
- Activate Game Modes: Tumia fn+1 kupitia fn+8 to activate different game-specific lighting modes.

Image: The Cosmic Byte CB-GK-26 Pandora keyboard highlighting the concept of 8 distinct game modes.
Swappable Outemu Switches
The CB-GK-26 Pandora keyboard features hot-swappable Outemu switches, allowing users to change switches without soldering. This feature is compatible only with Outemu switches.
- Ondoa Keycap: Use the included keycap puller to gently remove the desired keycap.
- Ondoa Swichi: Use the included switch puller to carefully grip and pull out the Outemu mechanical switch.
- Ingiza Swichi Mpya: Align the pins of the new Outemu switch with the holes on the PCB and press firmly until it clicks into place. Ensure pins are not bent.
- Badilisha Keycap: Weka kifuniko cha kitufe kwenye swichi mpya.

Image: Diagram illustrating the four steps to swap an Outemu mechanical switch on the Cosmic Byte CB-GK-26 Pandora keyboard, including the key puller and switch puller.
Funguo Maalum za Kazi
- Kugeuza N-Key (NKRO): The keyboard supports full N-key rollover. To toggle NKRO on/off, press Fn + ScrLk. This ensures all simultaneous key presses are registered.
- Kufuli ya Ufunguo wa Windows: To prevent accidental presses of the Windows key during gaming or other activities, press Fn + Shinda kufunga au kufungua ufunguo wa Windows.
- Full Keyboard Lock: To temporarily disable all key inputs, for example, during cleaning, press Fn + F12. Bonyeza Fn + F12 again to unlock.
Matengenezo
- Kusafisha: Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface of the keyboard. For deeper cleaning, you can remove keycaps using the provided keycap puller and clean underneath with compressed air or a small brush. Ensure the keyboard is disconnected from the computer before cleaning.
- Epuka Vimiminika: Usiweke kibodi kwenye vimiminika. Ikiwa itamwagika kwa bahati mbaya, tenganisha kibodi mara moja na uiache ikauke kabisa kabla ya kuiunganisha tena.
- Hifadhi: Hifadhi kibodi mahali pa baridi, pakavu mbali na jua moja kwa moja na halijoto kali wakati haitumiki kwa muda mrefu.
Kutatua matatizo
| Tatizo | Sababu inayowezekana | Suluhisho |
|---|---|---|
| Kibodi haijibu. | Loose USB connection, faulty USB port, keyboard locked. |
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| Backlight not working or incorrect. | Brightness set too low, incorrect mode selected, software conflict. |
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| Funguo hazisajiliwi au haziandikwi mara mbili. | Dust/debris under keycap, faulty switch, N-key rollover issue. |
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| Windows key is not locking/unlocking. | Incorrect key combination, temporary software glitch. |
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Vipimo
| Kipengele | Maelezo |
|---|---|
| Chapa | Cosmic Byte |
| Nambari ya Mfano | CB-GK-26 |
| Mfululizo | Pandora |
| Rangi | Nyeusi |
| Aina ya Kibodi | Mechanical, TKL (Tenkeyless) |
| Badilisha Aina | Outemu Red (Swappable) |
| Keystroke Lifespan | 50 million+ operations per key |
| Njia muhimu | Injection Molded Double-shot |
| Kupinga Ghosting | All-key anti-ghosting (N-Key Rollover) |
| Kiwango cha Kura | 1000 Hz |
| Mwangaza nyuma | Rainbow LED with 20 effects and 8 game modes |
| Muunganisho | USB-A yenye Waya |
| Mfumo wa Uendeshaji Sambamba | Windows 10 (and generally compatible with other Windows versions, macOS, Linux) |
| Vipimo vya Bidhaa | 10 x 10 x 10 cm (approximate, as per provided data) |
| Uzito wa Kipengee | 565 g |
| Vipengee vilivyojumuishwa | Keyboard x 1, User Manual x 1, Key Puller, Switch Puller |
Udhamini na Msaada
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Cosmic Byte website or contact their customer service. The manufacturer can be reached at 1800 31300 7700.
Tafadhali hifadhi risiti yako ya ununuzi kwa madai ya udhamini.




