Keychron K5 Pro - Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Manual

IN THE BOX

Keychron K5 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard x 1
Type-C Cable * 1
Manual *1
Quick Start Guide
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.

OVERVIEW

1. CapsLock Indicator
2. Bluetooth Indicator
3. Type-C Port
4. Bluetooth OFF Cable (Mode Toggle Switch)
5. Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch)

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT

LAYER 0:This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac.

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.

LWin = Left Windows
LAIt = Left Alt
RAIt = Right Alt
RCtl = Right Ctrl

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key.

KEY DESCRIPTION

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 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron K5 Pro can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.
** This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.

BLUETOOTH / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)

WIRED MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch to the Cable option (it only works when a USB cable is plugged in).
2. Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
3. Backlighting will be turned on.
   *Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

BLUETOOTH MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option.
2. Backlighting 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 K5 Pro" 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 key combination "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 key combination "fn" + 1 / fn + ''2'' / fn + "3" to switch to other device.

RECONNECT

1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard.
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 KEYBOARD

Switch the keyboard to the OFF option.

BACKLIGHT SETTING

• Short press to switch between different types of lighting effects.
• When backlighting is on, press the button to switch among them.

OS TOGGLE SWITCH

1. MAC/iOS
   Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is 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 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 keyboard isn't working

For the computer/smartphone:
Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it.
Then restart your device.

For the keyboard:
Turn the keyboard off and back on. Then reconnect it to your device.

Bluetooth connection is interrupted even within 10 meters

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.

Safety Precaution:
Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of the 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 -10C(5F) or above 50C(131F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.