How to open ASUS ROG Ally keyboard & shortcuts
Some tips to help you get maximum enjoyment from the amazing ROG Ally handheld
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The ASUS ROG Ally is the handheld gaming PC you never knew you needed, it’s light, it’s powerful, and extremely difficult to put down. Like with any innovative gadget, they can sometimes be a little hard to navigate, and while many would rather treat the device like a puzzle to beat, others simply want answers now to enhance their experience. One of the earliest questions you may find yourself asking (hopefully you’ve managed to find the power button) is “how do I open the keyboard?”.
The on screen keyboard (OSK) will sometimes automatically appear, however, if it doesn’t, you need to hold down the M1 or M2 Macro buttons and press up on the D-pad to open it. You can also open the keyboard from the Command Centre or via the keyboard icon in the bottom right of the taskbar.
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ASUS ROG Ally keyboard macros & shortcuts
Is a window randomly minimizing? Have you been struggling to navigate through various menus or the operating system? Well, all you need is some shortcuts to improve things. Now you can get the keyboard up on your Ally, there are few other little tips we can run though.
- Ctrl-Alt-Delete: “Long press Command Centre”
- Controller overview: “Long press Armoury Crate”
- Task Manager: “M1 / M2 + D-pad down”
- Show Desktop: “M1 / M2 + D-pad left”
- Task Viewer: “M1 / M2 + D-pad right”
- Take Screenshot: “M1 / M2 + A”
- Show Windows Notification Center: “M1 / M2 + B”
- Projection Mode: “M1 / M2 + X”
- Start Recording: “M1 / M2 + Y”
You can customize your controls in Armoury Crate by heading over to the settings tab, and clicking configure, (under Control mode). Key controls can be remapped, along wih the left and right stick, or even the triggers.
