Keychron K10 - Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Manual

IN THE BOX

Keychron K10 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard * 1
Type-C Cable * 1
Manual * 1
Quick Start Guide * 1
Extra Keycaps Set * 1

Quick Start Guide

If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box, then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps.

Connect Bluetooth

Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron K10

Connect Cable

Change Light Effect

For RGB version - Press fn + right arrow / left arrow to change color

Switch Between Function and Multimedia Keys (F1-F12)

For Windows: Press fn + X + L (for 4 seconds) to switch

For Mac: Go to system settings > Keyboard > and enable the function keys.
*For F5 & F6 as function keys press fn + K + C (for 4 seconds) and use same shortcut to switch.

Disable Auto Sleep Mode

The keyboard goes to Auto Sleep Mode in 10 minutes of sitting idle to save battery

Press fn + S + O (for 4 seconds) to disable the Auto Sleep Mode.

Remap keys

We don't have an official software to remap the keys yet. But you can use these two software to get the job done. (Except the light effect key)

We have a Linux user group on facebook. Please search "Keychron Linux Group" on facebook. So you can better experience with our keyboard.

Turn Off the Backlight

If you are on the Mac, the default is to press F5 key.
If you are on the Windows, the default is to press fn + F5 key.

Or press the fn + light effect key.

Activate Siri / Cortana

For Siri on Mac: Go to System preferences> Siri select "Press Fn (Function) Space" option.
*Siri key on macOS and does not work on iOS.

For Cortana on Windows: Select Start > Settings Cortana and select the shortcut by pressing Windows key + C key.
*Windows Cortana is only available for Windows 10 and above OS. Cortana is only available in certain countries / regions and might work everywhere.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Number of keys: 104
Switch type: Mechanical / Optical Switch
Battery: 4000mAh
Working time: Around 70 hours with the backlight on.
Charging time: Around 3 hours
Charging port: USB Type-C
Mode: Bluetooth/Wired
Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K10

Operating Environment: -10 to 50°C
Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice we apologize for any inconvenience caused

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Number Lock Indicator
2. Caps Lock Indicator
3. macOS Indicator
4. Windows OS Indicator
5. Charging port
6. Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch)
7. BT OFF Cable (Mode Toggle Switch)

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

CHARGING

Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator: When battery is below 15%, a red battery blinking indicator will be triggered. A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 3 hours, a green battery indicator will appear.

*The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 2A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron K10 can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.
** This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 2A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.

TOGGLE SWITCH

WIRED MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch to Cable option (it only works when a USB cable is plugged in).
2. Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
3. Backlit Backlit will be turned on. will be turned on.

*Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

BLUETOOTH MODE

1. Switch the keyboard to Bluetooth option.
2. Backlit will be turned on.
3. Hold "Fn+1" key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing.
4. Search for the Bluetooth device "Keychron K10" on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing).

Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via combination key "fn" + "1" / "fn" + "2" / "fn" + "3".
*The Bluetooth indicator will continue to flash for 3 minutes.
**Slow or failed connections may exist due to different Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the settings are correct.

SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES

Short press combination key "fn" + "1" / "fn" + "2" / "fn" + "3" to switch to other device.

RECONNECT:

1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard (the keyboard will connect to the last connected device by default).
2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 4 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device.
3. If the Bluetooth indicator is off, press any button to enter the connection again.

* The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this function.

TURN OFF THE UNIT

Switch to "Off"

BATTERY SAVER

Under Bluetooth mode, the keyboard backlight turns off when it is inactive for 10 minutes. Tap any button to wake the keyboard. If want to disable this auto battery save mode, press fn+S+O for 4 seconds. Then if want to enter this power save mode again, press fn+S+O for 4 seconds.

BACKLIT SETTING

• Short press to switch between different types of lighting effects.
• When backlit is on, press button to switch among them. Short press fn and "left arrow" or fn and "right arrow" to adjust light colors. (For RGB version only)

OS SWITCH

1. MAC/iOS
   Turn the switch to Mac/iOS when you are connected to a Mac or iOS operating system.
2. WINDOWS/ANDROID
   Switch the toggle to Windows/Android when the keyboard is connected to a Windows or Android operating system.
   *When using the Windows/Android mode, keys are used for "Windows" and "Alt" functions.
3. INPUT METHOD SWITCH
   For iOS:
   Input method switch: Ctrl + Space
   Caps Lock: Caps (Enable General>Keyboards>Hardware Keyboard>Caps Lock Language Switch)
   For Android:
   Input method switch: Shift + Space

NOTE: Functions of certain multimedia key may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS. We also recommend not to switch OS frequently as it may impact keyboard operations.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If unable to pair keyboard to device, confirm that the device you're trying to pair with is confirm Bluetooth-capable. If so, restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again.

Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth connection will sometimes require additional software updates a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating a successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer.

Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth connections (Windows) and supports an external keyboard (HID profile).

Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and select the following:
Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer
Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer
Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect

My device isn't working

For the keyboard: Turn the keyboard off and back on.
Turn Bluetooth off and restart the computer. (Windows)
For the device:
Go to Bluetooth settings and turn off Bluetooth and "forget" the keyboard.
Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth to reconnect.

Bluetooth connection is interrupted even within 10 meter

Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can interfere with the Bluetooth signal.

Third party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS, functions of third party input tools may be affected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date.

Certain fn keys or multimedia keys does not work under Windows/Android mode.
Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS.

Safety Precaution

Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards.
Always keep the product dry to avoid corrosion.
Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures below -10°C (5°F) or above 50°C (131°F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard and battery.

Keychron, Inc.
Dover, DE 19901, United States
Find us at:
https://www.keychron.com
Support@keychron.com
@keychron
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Documents / Resources

References

• Keychron | High End Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Phones – Keychron | Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Android

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