Dell Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Usage and Troubleshooting Guide

Summary: The Alienware 510K Gaming Keyboard offers various features and options. Check each section to learn about them and how to use them.

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Instructions

See each section to learn about the features of the Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and how to use them.

Table of Contents

  1. What is in the Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard box
  2. Keyboard Features
  3. Setting up your gaming Keyboard
  4. Using your gaming Keyboard
  5. Disabling the Modified Keys Temporarily
  6. Troubleshooting
  7. Additional Information

 

 

What is in the Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard box

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Figure 1: Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Box Contents

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 SLN318332_en_US__2iC_Number_Caption1_BD_v1   Alienware Gaming Keyboard - AW510K
 SLN318332_en_US__3iC_Number_Caption2_BD_v1   Documents

 

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Keyboard Features

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Figure 2: Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Features

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 SLN318332_en_US__2iC_Number_Caption1_BD_v1   Multimedia key and volume control
  • Press SLN318332_en_US__6I_Alienware_510K_Mute_Volume_Gaming_Keyboard_BD_v1 to mute the speaker.
  • Press SLN318332_en_US__7I_Alienware_510K_Increase_Volume_Gaming_Keyboard_BD_v1(1) to increase volume.
  • Press SLN318332_en_US__8I_Alienware_510K_Decrease_Volume_Gaming_Keyboard_BD_v1 to decrease volume.
 SLN318332_en_US__3iC_Number_Caption2_BD_v1   Three-angle adjustable feet   Enables you to adjust the keyboard feet tilts in three different angles

The Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard also offers the following features:

  • Fully programmable keys with N-key rollover
  • Compact floating key architecture design
  • Cherry MX red mechanical switches
  • 50 million keystrokes lifespan
  • 4.0 mm total travel distance
  • 1000 Hz (1 ms) polling rate
  • Five-profile onboard memory
  • Braided cable

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Setting up your gaming Keyboard

  1. Connect the USB cable of your gaming keyboard to the USB 3.0 port on your computer.
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    Figure 3: Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Setup

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Using your gaming Keyboard

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Figure 4: Alienware 510K Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Usage

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 SLN318332_en_US__2iC_Number_Caption1_BD_v1   Function   Press Fn and Esc to switch   Locks the F1 to F12 media-control functions.
 SLN318332_en_US__3iC_Number_Caption2_BD_v1   Win Lock   Press Fn and F1   Disables the Windows key function
 SLN318332_en_US__21iC_Number_Caption3_BD_v1   Profile switch   Press Fn and F3 (press once to cycle)   Enables you to switch between profiles stored onboard.
 SLN318332_en_US__22iC_Number_Caption4_BD_v1   Keyboard- backlight adjustment   Press Fn and F5 and Press Fn and F6
  • Fn and F5 decreases the keyboard backlight intensity
  • Fn and F6 increases the keyboard backlight intensity
 SLN318332_en_US__23iC_Number_Caption5_BD_v1   Media playback
  • Fn and F9
  • Fn and F10
  • Fn and F11
  • Fn and F12
  • Fn and F9: Fast backward
  • Fn and F10: Play/Pause
  • Fn and F11: Stop
  • Fn and F12: Fast forward
 SLN318332_en_US__24iC_Number_Caption6_BD_v1   Mute Press the mute key. Mutes the speaker
 SLN318332_en_US__25iC_Number_Caption7_BD_v1   Volume control
  • Press SLN318332_en_US__7I_Alienware_510K_Increase_Volume_Gaming_Keyboard_BD_v1(1) to increase
  • Press SLN318332_en_US__8I_Alienware_510K_Decrease_Volume_Gaming_Keyboard_BD_v1 to decrease
  • Increases computer volume
  • Decreases computer volume

 

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Disabling the Modified Keys Temporarily

Query Solution
Working behavior of modified keys. When a key is programmed with a macro, it continues to send macro commands during normal usage.
Disabling the modified keys. Press Fn & any key (except Function keys).
As example: Q key was programmed to "ABCD" and in order for the Q key to output "Q," press Fn + Q.

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Troubleshooting

Problems Possible solutions
The keyboard is not functioning. Disconnect the keyboard and connect it back in to the USB port on your computer.
Connect the keyboard to another USB port.
Restart the computer.

Keyboard Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
Provides basic troubleshooting steps for issues such as: cursor movement is not smooth or does not move at all, the scroll wheel has erratic movement, and the keyboard not working after a restart.

For the AW510K Quick Start Guide, browse to the AW510K Online Manual Page, and then click View PDF to the right of the Quick Start Guide.

For the AW510K User Guide, browse to the AW510K Online Manual Page, and then click View PDF to the right of the User Guide.

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Additional Information

Keyboard Support Site
Learn how to use and troubleshoot problems with the Keyboard you use with your computer. You can find information about Troubleshooting steps, How-To guides, and relevant Support Videos for assistance.

For the AW510K Quick Start Guide, browse to the AW510K Online Manual Page, and then click View PDF to the right of the Quick Start Guide.

For the AW510K User Guide, browse to the AW510K Online Manual Page, and then click View PDF to the right of the User Guide.

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Affected Products

Alienware Low-Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard | AW510K
Article Properties
Article Number: 000123858
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 16 Jul 2025
Version:  6
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