Keychron K7 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard User Guide

Keychron K7 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard

IN THE BOX:

Keychron K7 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard x 1
Type-C Cable x 1
Manual x 1
Quick Start Guide x 1
Extra Keycaps Set x 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

Connect Cable

The VIA Key Remapping Software

Please visit caniusevia.com to download the latest VIA software to remap the keys.
If the VIA software cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach out to our support to get the instruction. (VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.)

The Layers

There are five layers of key settings on the keyboard.
The layer O is for the Mac system.
The layer 1 is for the Windows system.
The layer 2 is for the Mac Multimedia keys.
The layer 3 is for the Windows Multimedia keys.
The layer 4 is for the Function keys.

If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer O will be activated.

If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 1 will be activated.

Multimedia Key and Function Key

Multimedia keys

Function keys

In order to get Multimedia Key, you need to press fn1 and Key.

In order to get Function Key, you need to press fn2 and Key.

The Backlight

Press fn1 + A to change the lighting effect

Press fn1 + caps lock to turn the backlight on/off

Adjust The Backlight Brightness

Press fn1 + S to increase the backlight brightness

Press fn1 + X to decrease the backlight brightness

Warranty

The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard.

Watch The Building Tutorial On Our Website

f you are building the keyboard for the first time, we highly recommend you watch the building tutorial video on our website first, then start building the keyboard yourself.

Factory Reset

Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?

1. Plug in the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.

2. Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn2 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

3. Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.

4. Switch the keyboard to OFF mode and remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.

5. Hold the reset key first, then switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
   Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.

6. lash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.

7. Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn2 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

• Step by step guide can be found on our website.

K7 PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

• Switch type: Mechanical
• Battery: 1550mAh
• 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 K7 Pro

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

K7 PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

K7 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Overvie

① Bluetooth indicator
② Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch)
③ BT OFF Cable (Mode Toggle Switch)
④ Charging port

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 Windows.

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn1/M0(2) key.

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn1/M0(3) key.

LAYER 4: This layer will be activated when you press the fn2/M0(4) key.

KEY DESCRIPTION

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

Static Red Fully charged – Static Green
Bluetooth indicator| Bluetooth| Pairing – Slow Blinking Paired – Light Off Switching – Fast Blinking

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 Kechror keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a SV 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Kechror K7 Pro can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.
**This product supports up to SV 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.

BWETOOTH MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option.
2. Backlighting will be turned on.
3. Hold “fn1 +Q” 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 K7 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” + “Q” I “fn1” + “W” I “fn1” + “E”.
*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 “fn1” + “Q” I “fn1” + “W” I “fn1” + “E” 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 fnl + [] to switch between different types of lighting effects.
• When backlighting is on, press fnl + [l] 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, 0[[] keys are used far “Windows” and ”Aft” functions.

3. INPUT METHOD SWITCH
   ForiOS:
   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 20

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.

Certain multimedia keys or function keys do not work.
Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices.

*Multimedia keys:
Function keys:

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 -10°C(S°F) or above 50°C(131 °F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

Customer Support

Keychron, Inc.
Dover, DE 19901, United States
Find us at:
https://www.keychron.com
Support@keychron.com
@keychron
@keychron
@keychronMK
Designed by Keychron
Made in China

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