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Quick Start Guide

KeyMander - Keyboard & Mouse
Adapter for Game Consoles
GE1337P
PART NO. Q1257-d

This Quick Start Guide is intended to cover basic setup and key
functions to get you up and running quickly.

For a complete explanation of features and full access to all

KeyMander functions, please download the User Manual and
KeyMander PC Software from www.IOGEAR.com/product/GE1337P
Package Contents 1
1 x GE1337P KeyMander Controller Emulator
2 x USB A to USB Mini B Cables
1 x 3.5mm Data Cable (reserved for future use)
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card

System Requirements

Hardware
Game Consoles:
• PlayStation® 4
• PlayStation® 3
• Xbox® One S
• Xbox® One
• Xbox® 360

Console Controller:
• PlayStation® 4 Controller
• PlayStation® 3 Dual Shock 3 Controller (REQUIRED)*
• Xbox® 360 Wired Controller (REQUIRED)*
• Xbox® One Controller with Micro USB cable (REQUIRED)*
• USB keyboard & USB mouse**

Computer with available USB 2.0 port

OS
• Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1

*Some aftermarket wired controllers do not function correctly with KeyMander.

It is strongly recommended to use official PlayStation/Xbox wired controllers.
**Compatible with select wireless keyboard/mouse devices.
Overview 2
1. Gamepad port 1 2 3
2. Keyboard port
3. Mouse port
4. Turbo/Keyboard Mode LED Gamepad Keyboard Mouse
Indicator:
a. Lights solid ORANGE
when Turbo Mode is ON
b. Flashes ORANGE when
Keyboard Mode is ON
5. Setting LED indicator:
a. Lights solid BLUE when PC port
is connected to a computer.
b. Flashes (Fast) BLUE when
uploading a profile from a
computer to the KeyMander.
c. Flashes (Slow) BLUE when
Direct Mapping Mode is on.
4
6. Power LED indicator
7. Reset button 5
8. Game Console connection port 6
9. PC connection port
10. Power port (optional).
Connect to an optional
5VDC power supply for high
current keyboards, such as
7 11 8 9 10
those with built-in USB hubs
and headphone ports, etc.*
11. Data port (for future use)
Reset
Data Game PC Power

*Some gaming keyboards may have accessories that require more power than the
KeyMander can supply, requiring an external power supply. Connect supplied USB A
to Mini B cable between KeyMander and power supply.
Hardware Setup 3
1. Connect your console controller to the Gamepad Port.
2. Connect your USB Keyboard to the Keyboard Port.*
3. Connect your USB Mouse to the Mouse Port.
4. Using the included USB cable, connect the mini USB B plug to the
Game Port on the back of KeyMander, then connect the USB A plug to a
controller port on the console.
5. Power on the console and your KeyMander is ready to use.
6. Go to your game’s Options or Settings menu and adjust the controller
sensitivity to maximum before starting game play.

Reset
Gamepad Keyboard Mouse
Data Game PC Power

1 2 3 4

L R

SELECT START

Note: KeyMander is compatible with some, but not all PC gaming devices such as
keyboards, keypads and mice. When using a compatible PC configurable device,
be sure to setup/program your device on the PC before connecting it to KeyMander.
You may need to try different device settings and/or Keymander settings to achieve
best performance.

*When using a wireless keyboard & mouse set, plug the receiver into the Keyboard
Port. Some wireless keyboard & mouse sets may not be supported.
Hotkeys
4
Keyboard / Gamepad Mode
Use the [F9] hotkey to switch between Keyboard Mode and Gamepad Mode:
Single Beep - Keyboard Mode On (keyboard typing enabled)
Double Beep - Gamepad Mode On (keyboard/mouse game play enabled)

Keyboard Mode activates the normal typing function of the keyboard for
operating in system menus, chatting during gameplay, or when using the
internet functions of the gaming console.
Gamepad Mode activates the controller emulation for gaming functions
using the keyboard & mouse. Gamepad Mode is the default setting. Must be
in Gamepad Mode when in game.

Caps
Lk G

Space

Hotkey Function Description

Switches to a Profile in the Group in Use-according to the

[F1] ~ [F8] Switch Profile Selection Hotkey assigned to the profile.
Profile Default Profiles
[F1]: PS3
[F2]: Xbox 360
[F3]: Xbox One
[F4]: PS4

Toggles between Keyboard and Controller Mode.

Keyboard / Keyboard Mode: Allows you to type text during gameplay.
[F9]
Controller Controller Mode: Allows you to use the keyboard as a game
Mode controller on the PS / Xbox.

[F10] Turbo Mode Turns Turbo Mode on and off. When Turbo Mode
is on, controller buttons with Turbo settings work.

Turns Macro Mode on and off. When on, Macro keys that are
[F11] Macro Mode
pressed will execute macro commands.

[F12] Play Mode Play mode allows you to use a laptop’s keyboard and touchpad
for gameplay.
Basic Operation - Keyboard Layout (PS4) 5
Default keyboard map for PS4 controller functions:

Backspace Enter
Q G
Esc

L1 R1 F
SHARE OPTIONS

Spacebar

L3 R3

2 2

1 1

Left Shift
L E R

START
D-Pad SELECT 
W

    A S D 

Players Left Analog Stick
=
Movement Movement
Caps Lock + movement key = Walk
Left Shift + movement key = Run
Basic Operation - Mouse Layout (PS4) 6
Default mouse map for PS4 controller functions:

Right Mouse click Left Mouse click

L2 R2
LB RB
L1 R1

SHARE OPTIONS

Mouse Right Analog

=
Movement Stick movement
Basic Operation - Keyboard Layout (PS3)
7
Default keyboard map for PS3 controller functions:

Q Esc G

Backspace Enter
2 2

F
1 1

L R
R

SELECT START
C

Spacebar

L3 R3

Left Shift E
D-Pad


W
  
 A S D 

Players Left Analog Stick
=
Movement Movement
Caps Lock + movement key = Walk
Left Shift + movement key = Run
Basic Operation - Mouse Layout (PS3) 8
Default mouse map for PS3 controller functions:

Right Mouse click Left Mouse click

2 2

1 1

L R

SELECT START

Mouse Right Analog

=
Movement Stick movement
Basic Operation - Keyboard Layout (Xbox)
9
Default keyboard map for Xbox controller functions:

Enter
Q G
Tab Esc

LB RB

1
Left Shift LC
C

Space Bar
RC
D-Pad
R


W

 A S D 
 
Players Left Analog
=
Movement Stick Movement   
Caps Lock + movement key = Walk
Left Shift + movement key = Run
Basic Operation - Mouse Layout (Xbox) 10
Default mouse map for Xbox controller functions:

Right Mouse click Left Mouse click

LT RT

LB RB

Mouse Right Analog

=
Movement Stick movement
Direct Button Mapping
11
Direct Button Mapping Mode
Direct Button Mapping allows you to change keyboard or mouse maps
without connecting KeyMander to your PC. Direct Button Mapping requires
connection of your PS/Xbox controller to the KeyMander for basic setup.

To use Direct Mapping:

1. Connect your controller using your USB cable to the Gamepad port on the
KeyMander.
2. Press Share + Options (PS4), Select + Start (PS3), Back + Start (Xbox)
or View + Menu (Xbox One) buttons at the same time. You will hear 1
beep from KeyMander and the Setting LED will flash slowly.
3. Press PS, Xbox Guide, or Xbox button. KeyMander will beep once again
and Setting LED will now flash rapidly. You are now in Direct Mapping
Mode.
a. Press the desired PS/Xbox controller button you wish to map.
KeyMander will beep once to confirm.
b. Press any key on the keyboard or mouse and the controller button will
be mapped to that key. KeyMander will beep once to confirm.
c. Continue steps 3a & 3b until all desired buttons have been mapped to
keyboard or mouse.
4. Press Share + Options (PS4), Select + Start (PS3), Back + Start (Xbox)
or View + Menu (Xbox One) buttons at the same time to exit Direct
Mapping Mode. KeyMander will beep twice and the Setting LED will stop
flashing.

2 L
2 R
2
SHARE OPTIONS

3 3 3

Note: Changes made to Direct Mapping Mode are not permanently saved
to a profile.
Optimizing Mouse Performance
12
For optimal mouse performance, please follow steps below:

1. Adjust your mouse’s DPI setting to max and input your mouse’s actual
DPI into the Settings page of the KeyMander software.
2. Go to your game’s Options or Settings menu and adjust the controller
sensitivity to maximum. The menu will look similar to this:

OPTIONS
Stick Layout Default
Button Layout Default
Look Inversion Disabled
Vibration Enabled
Sensitivity Insane 20

3. Adjust KeyMander Aim/Look, ADS sensitivity and Diagonal Acceleration

to your preference.
4. Adjust KeyMander deadzone according to the KeyMander manual for to
remove any input lag.

For full explanations of Aim/Look, ADS, Deadzone Adjustment and Diagonal

Acceleration features, please refer to Customizing Controls on page 33 of
the KeyMander user manual.
In-Game Mouse Sensitivity Adjustment
13
The KeyMander has the ability to have both Aim/Look and Aim Down Sight
(ADS) Sensitivity adjusted without having to use the KeyMander software
through the In-Game Mouse Sensitivity Mode feature. Set each game’s look
sensitivity and mouse DPI (if possible) to max before adjusting mouse
sensitivity on the KeyMander for optimal results.
To enter into In-Game Mouse Sensitivity Mode:
1. Press Share + Option (PS4), Select + Start (PS3), Back + Start (Xbox)
or View + Menu (Xbox One) buttons at the same time. You will hear 1
beep from KeyMander and the Setting LED will flash.
2. You are now in Mouse Sensitivity Mode.
3. To adjust Aim/Look sensitivity, Press UP or DOWN on the D-Pad. Each
press corresponds to 1 level of sensitivity.
4. To adjust ADS sensitivity, Press LEFT (to increase) or RIGHT (to
decrease) on the D-Pad.
5. Once the desired level of sensitivity has been reached press Share +
Option (PS4), Select + Start (PS3), Back + Start (Xbox) or View +
Menu (Xbox One) buttons to exit out of Mouse Sensitivity Mode. The
KeyMander will beep twice and the Setting LED will stop flashing.

Note: Changes made in In-Game Mouse Sensivity Mode are not

permanently saved to a profile.
Software Installation
14
Software Download and Installation
The user interface PC software is required to achieve the best gaming
experience with the KeyMander and is available as a free download.

To download the KeyMander software:

1. Go to www.IOGEAR.com/software/GE1337P/
2. Select the KeyMander Software link to begin download.
3. Once finished, unzip the file to your hard drive.
4. Drag the application icon to the desktop or to a desired file folder to
save the application.
Note: Any profiles you create will be saved to this location so we
suggest you create a folder or drag the application to a folder in
your computer and simply add a shortcut to the application on your
desktop. This will keep your desktop from becoming cluttered with
lots of profile files.
5. Launch the software by double-clicking on the software icon.
Software Upgrade
15
To update the software, please follow the steps below:

1. In the location in which your current KeyMander software is saved

(desktop or folder), please look to see if there is a file named
“GamepadEmulator.conf” in this location. This file contains all your
groups and profiles.

2. To update the software, save the new software file

“GE1337P_SW_vXXX.exe” into the same location as where the
“GamepadEmulator.conf” file is located.

3. Your groups and profiles will automatically transfer over to the new
software application.

4. Next, open the new software application and click “Connect”. Check to
see if all your groups and profiles have successfully transferred over.

5. Once verified, you may delete the previous software application version.
Firmware Upgrade
16
Upgrading KeyMander Firmware
To upgrade the firmware on your KeyMander, follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.IOGEAR.com/software/GE1337P/
2. Select the latest firmware link and download to your PC.
3. Once finished, unzip the file and remember the saved location.
4. Connect your KeyMander to your PC:
a. Plug one of the included mini USB B cables to the PC Port located on
the back of the KeyMander.
b. Plug the other included mini USB B cable to the Power Port located on
the back of the KeyMander.
c. Connect both USB cables to your PC
5. Launch the KeyMander software and click “Ready”.
6. On the main page, click “Help” then “Upgrade Firmware”.
7. Locate the unzipped “firmware.exe” file and click “Open”.
8. The KeyMander software will close and the KeyMander firmware upgrade
utility will launch automatically.
9. Click “Next” to begin the upgrade process. When the firmware upgrade is
complete, click “Finish” and the utility will close.
Compliance Information

WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals including

styrene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

This Quick Start Guide is intended to cover basic setup and key
functions to get you up and running quickly.

For a complete explanation of setup and features, please

download the KeyMander User Manual from
www.IOGEAR.com/product/GE1337P
Limited Warranty

Warranty Information
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and
conditions of this warranty, please go to
https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty.

Register online at https://www.iogear.com/register

Important Product Information

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Serial Number
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