The G510 gaming keyboard has an audio converter built in. This lets you plug your analog-audio headset into your keyboard instead of your PC.

• Windows

• Mac

• G510 keyboard audio controls

Windows

To select your G510 keyboard as the default audio input and output device:

1. Plug your headset and microphone cables into the 3.5mm audio ports on your keyboard (found on the front, near the USB cable).

   

   NOTE: You need to have a headset plugged into your G510 to complete the setup process. If there is no device plugged in, the keyboard won't be recognized as an audio device.

2. Open the Sound control panel.

   Start > Control Panel > Sound

3. On the Playback tab, right-click "G510 Gaming Keyboard" and select "Set as Default Device".

   

   NOTE: A green check displays next to the product when it is the default audio device.

4. Repeat these steps to set up your microphone on the Recording tab.

   

5. Click OK to finish setting your G510 keyboard as the default audio input and output device for your PC.

Mac

To select your G510 keyboard as the default audio input and output device:

1. Plug your headset and microphone cables into the 3.5mm audio ports on your keyboard (found on the front, near the USB cable).

   

   NOTE: You need to have a headset plugged into your G510 to complete the setup process. If there is no device plugged in, the keyboard won't be recognized as an audio device.

2. Open the Sound preference pane.

   Apple menu > System Preferences… > Sound

3. On the Output tab, select "G510 Gaming Keyboard".

   

4. Repeat these steps to set up your microphone on the Input tab.

   

5. Click OK to finish setting your G510 keyboard as the default audio input and output device for your Mac.

G510 keyboard audio controls

The G510 keyboard has two sets of audio controls. Above the 10-key number pad are controls for system volume, system mute, play/pause, stop, and track forward/back. Below the 3.5mm audio ports, there are buttons for headphone mute and microphone mute. These mute switches only control devices plugged into the 3.5mm ports.

The G510's media controls have different behaviors based on whether or not a headset is plugged in. See answer 360023209334 for more information.