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1. OFFICIAL STEELSERIES SHIFT KEYSET COMPATIBILITY LIST
   All keysets are listed by language. If the keyset and/or specific language of a keyset is not listed, it is not supported. If a keyset that is supported is not working for you, see: Instructions on how to re-install SteelSeries Engine to update keyset compatibility AION (US) MMO Gaming Keyset ...
2. My keyset is not recognized in the SteelSeries Engine, how can I fix it?
   If your keyset is not working the SteelSeries Shift or ZBoard base, please take the following steps (note: if you are using a new keyset with a ZBoard, it will be necessary to uninstall the ZEngine completely and install the SteelSeries Engine; ZEngine will not support new keysets). 1) Ctrl-alt- ...
3. What are minimum system requirements for SteelSeries Engine?
   MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM® PC or compatible system with 1.5 GHz processor (higher is recommended) Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista x64 Edition, Windows® XP Home or Professional/Professional x64 Edition Available powered USB port 300 MB Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB RAM (more is recomme ...
4. Certain applications / games crash when the Shift keyboard is plugged in on Windows XP. This includes Sudden Attack, Special Forces 2, TeamSpeak and some other applications.
   This is caused by a bug in these applications / games related to USB devices' enumeration on Windows XP. Basically, the software in question expects usb devices to enumerate in 8bit, however, our Shift firmware works with in 32bit to utilize the power of the hardware and optimize performance. Yo ...
5. What is the difference between the SteelSeries Zboard and the SteelSeries Shift?
   Although the concept is the same, the SteelSeries Shift is superior in every way, shape, and form to the original ZBoard. On the hardware level we built the SteelSeries Shift from the ground up to ensure the signature durability and sturdiness that is worthy of the SteelSeries brand. This is onl ...
6. What is the SteelSeries Shift?
   The SteelSeries Shift is the gaming keyboard designed to change and adapt to real-time strategy (RTS), first person shooter (FPS) and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games through interchangeable keysets. Powered by the all-new SteelSeries Engine software, the SteelSeries Shift provides game ...
7. How can I swap keysets on the SteelSeries Shift keyboard?
   1) On the right side of the keyset, pull out and up on the tab marked "SteelSeries." 2) The keyset is separated into three sections. Fold the keyset into the three sections and remove it from the base. 3) Make sure the keyset that you want to insert is folded similarly to the one you just re ...
8. Where can I download the drivers for the SteelSeries Shift gaming keyboard?
   The software/drivers can be found at the general website: http://steelseries.com/support/downloads The direct download link to the file is: http://cdn.steelseries.com/keyboards/engine/SteelSeriesEngine.exe
9. How can I customize the keys on my SteelSeries Shift keyset?
   Using the brand new SteelSeries Engine, you have the capability to customize your keys in various methods. We’ve given you the capability for ultimate power and control, while also providing a user-friendly interface in which you can simply drag and drop keys & commands. Each and every ke ...
10. My keyset is not being recognized in SteelSeries Engine, how can I fix it?
    First, please make sure of two things: a. You are not using a PS2 model Zboard. The PS2 model is not compatible with SteelSeries Engine, nor Windows 7. b. The keyset in question is on our compatibility list (see below) -ZBOARD SteelSeries Engine compatibility list -SHIFT SteelSeries En ...