SENTINEL SUPPORT

60% Compact Wired Mechanical Keyboard — Setup guides, lighting hotkeys, multifunction knob controls & FAQs for the KARNAGE Sentinel.

Product Overview

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1 What is the KARNAGE Sentinel keyboard? KARNAGE Sentinel is a compact 60% wired mechanical keyboard designed for gaming and everyday use, offering a space-saving layout with RGB lighting, anti-ghosting support, and a multifunction control knob.
2 What layout does the Sentinel use? It uses a 60% compact layout with 67 keys and 1 multifunction knob, making it suitable for users who want more desk space without losing core gaming controls.
3 Is the Sentinel a wired or wireless keyboard? Sentinel is a wired keyboard with a detachable USB Type-C cable.
4 What type of switches does it use? It is planned with 5-pin Outemu switches rated for up to 50 million keystrokes.
5 What is the polling rate of Sentinel? Sentinel has a 125 Hz polling rate.
6 Does Sentinel support anti-ghosting? Yes, it supports full anti-ghosting for reliable multi-key inputs during gaming.
7 What colour variants are available? Sentinel is available in White–Blue and Orange–Grey variants.
8 What comes in the box? The box includes 1 keyboard, 1 black USB Type-C cable, and 1 Keycap and Switch Remover.

Build & Design

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1 What is the keyboard body material? The keyboard uses an ABS body material.
2 What keycap material is used? Sentinel uses shine-through ABS keycaps for visible RGB illumination and a more durable typing surface.
3 Does it have a compact design? Yes, the 60% compact layout helps save desk space and gives more room for mouse movement.
4 Does the keyboard have adjustable stands? Yes, it has a dual-level adjustable keyboard stand for comfortable typing angles.
5 Does it have anti-slip support? Yes, it has 8 silicone anti-slip footpads for stable placement on the desk.
6 What are the dimensions? The keyboard measures 325 × 110 × 40 mm.
7 How much does it weigh? Sentinel weighs approximately 595 g.
8 Is the keyboard spill-proof? No, the keyboard is not specified as spill-proof.

Controls

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1 How do I increase RGB brightness? Press Fn + ↑.
2 How do I decrease RGB brightness? Press Fn + ↓.
3 How do I adjust RGB effect speed? Press Fn + ← to decrease the breathing-effect speed and Fn + → to increase it.
4 How do I lock or unlock the Windows key? Press Fn + Left Windows Key.
5 How do I turn RGB lighting on or off? Press Fn + Enter.
6 How do I change the RGB lighting mode? Press Fn + \ |.
7 How do I adjust the volume? Rotate the multifunction knob.
8 How do I mute or unmute audio? Press the multifunction knob.
9 Can the knob control RGB? Yes, the multifunction knob can control volume, RGB brightness, and RGB modes. RGB knob control via knob press/hold for 5 sec.
10 Does it support function keys? Yes, function keys are available using Fn + F1 to F12 combinations.

Compatibility

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1 Which connection type does Sentinel use? It uses a detachable wired USB Type-C connection.
2 What USB cable is included? A 1.8 m black USB Type-C cable is included.
3 What power input does the keyboard require? It operates on DC 5V through the USB Type-C wired connection.
4 Is any battery or pairing process required? No. Sentinel is a wired keyboard, so there is no battery, Bluetooth pairing, or dongle storage requirement.
5 Can it be used for gaming? Yes. Its compact layout, anti-ghosting support, mechanical switch design, RGB controls, and gaming-friendly form factor make it suitable for gaming.
6 Can it be used for office or daily typing? Yes. It can be used for regular typing, work, and everyday PC use through the wired USB Type-C connection.
7 Does it require software to use basic functions? No. The main RGB, volume, Windows lock, and function controls are available through onboard key combinations.
8 Is the cable detachable? Yes, the USB Type-C cable is detachable.
9 Does it come with Software? Yes, It comes with a dedicated Software.