Targus AKB868 Energy Harvesting Ecosmart Keyboard User Guide

June 12, 2024
Targus

Targus - logo ENERGY HARVESTING
ECOSMART™
KEYBOARD
User Guide
Product Name : EcoSmart Solar Keyboard

Model: AKB868
SKU: AKB868US

Sustainable material

Grade: ABS-M1
PCR composition: 15.0% Conventional Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene 85.0%

Recycled Post- Consumer Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
PCR source:| made from recycled consumer electronics

Solar

Solar transfer efficiency: 7-8%
Max lumen supported: 20000 lux
Minimum lumen required: 100lux
Normal light conditions: more than 500 lux
Charge time to 1st use: 4-6 hours (500 lux)

Battery alert function

When the battery is low, the low power LED will flash to indicate the batteries need to be charged.

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Rechargeable battery

Battery capacity: 1600 mAh
Battery life with different back light settings: Low: 75hrs , Medium: 18hrs ,

High: 8hrs
Recharging with USB-C cable (not solar):| Yes
Time to recharge:| 3 – 4 hrs
Input power requirements:| DC 5V 500mA

Contents

  • EcoSmart Solar Keyboard
  • User manual
  • 1.5M USB C to USB A charging cable

System requirements

  • Windows®
  • macOS®
  • iOS®
  • Android™
  • ChromeOS

Product Name| Operation Frequency(MHz)| Maximum EIRP Power(dBm) (EU)| Working distance
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EcoSmart Solar Keyboard : AKB868|  2402-2480MHz| -6.3| 10M

Establishing pairing

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  1. Turn on the keyboard by sliding the power button to the ON position. The power LED will be lit for 3 seconds and the power LED will flash for up to 3 minutes for first Bluetooth channel entering pairing mode at initial use.

  2. Switch ON the Bluetooth function of your device and turn on Bluetooth search mode.

  3. Select “EcoSmart Keyboard” in the bluetooth menu on your device.

  4.  Pairing will start automatically. Press the Bluetooth channel keys   to switch between devices once multiple devices have been paired.

  5. The Targus EcoSmart Keyboard is now connected to your device and the blue light will stop flashing.

  6. If you want to change Bluetooth device of every Bluetooth channel connected, choose one of the 3 Bluetooth channels and hold down the chosen key for 5 seconds to enable Bluetooth entering pairing mode, the Blue LED will flash for up to 3 minutes when the keyboard is in paring mode.

Help with setup: Keyboard is not working

  • Restart your device and Power off/on your keyboard.
  • Press the Bluetooth channel keys to select your Bluetooth device.
  • After pairing for the first time, your device will automatically connect to the keyboard within 3-5 seconds the next time you turn on the keyboard.
  • In case of connection failure, delete the keyboard from the bluetooth menu of your device, and try repairing the keyboard to your device.

Power saving mode
When paired, the keyboard will enter into sleep mode after being idle for 10 minutes. To activate the keyboard, press any key and wait 3 seconds. If unpaired, the keyboard will enter sleep mode after 2 minutes.

Function keys

Key| iOS| mac| Android| Chrome| Windows
(Fn lock)| Windows
(no Fn lock)
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| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute| F1
| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| F2
| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| F3
| Previous track| Previous
track| Previous
track| Previous
track| Previous
track| F4
| Play/pause| Play/pause| Play/pause| Play/pause| Play/pause| F5
| Next track| Next track| Next track| Next track| Next track| F6
| Screen
brightness –| Screen
brightness –| Screen
brightness –| Screen
brightness –| Screen
brightness –| F7
| Screen
brightness +| Screen
brightness +| Screen
brightness +| Screen
brightness +| Screen
brightness +| F8
Key| iOS| mac| Android| Chrome| Windows (Fn lock)
Windows| (no Fn lock)
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| Search| Search| Search| Search| Search| F9
| N/A| N/A| Screenshot| PrtScn| PrtScn| F10
| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| ScrLK| F11
| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| Pause| F12
| Fn lock/unlock| Fn lock/unlock| Fn lock/unlock| Fn lock/unlock| Fn lock/ unlock| Fn lock/unlock
| Connect device 1| Connect device 1| Connect device 1| Connect device 1| Connect device 1| Connect device 1
| Connect device 2| Connect device 2| Connect device 2| Connect device 2| Connect device 2| Connect device 2
| Connect device 3| Connect device 3| Connect device 3| Connect device 3| Connect device 3| Connect device 3
| FN + space key = Turn on/off back light and adjust brightness Press 1 time : back light level 1, 2 times : back light level 2, 3 times : max brightness,  4 times : back light off

Note:

  1. Number Lock = clear in macOS
  2. No function for ScrLK and Pause in mac/Android/ChromeOS/iOS
  3. PrtScn may not function in some Andriod systems/devices
  4. ”ScrLK” “Pause” “Insert” “Numlock” will not function in ChromeOS.

Function key features may have variations depending on the Operation System version and devices.

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Technical support

For technical questions, please visit:

Internet| Internet: http://targus.com/us/support
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US| Internet: http://www.targus.com/ca/support
Canada| Internet: http://www.targus.com/au/support
Australia| Email: infoaust@targus.com  Telephone: 1800-641-645
New Zealand| Telephone: 0800-633-222
Latin America| Email: latam.soporte@targus.com
English| https://uk.targus.com/pages/support

Phone (language answered in):
Austria: 01 795 676 42 (German)
Belgium: 02-717-2451 (French)
Denmark: +45 35 25 87 51 (English)
Finland: +358 922948016 (English)
France: 01-6453-9151 (French)
Germany: 0211-6579-1151 (German)
Netherlands: 02 0504 0671 (English)
Norway: +4722577729 (English)
Portugal: +351 21 415 4123 (English)
South Africa: +27 211 003 270 (English) – Calls answered 10am-6pm South African time
Spain: 91 745 6221 (Spanish)
Sweden: 08-751-4058 (English)
Switzerland: +41 (0) 44 212 0007 (French or German)
UK: 020-7744-0330 (English)
Eastern Europe and others not listed above:
+44 (0) 207 744 0330 (English)

Warranty

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
OR AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAWS
We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. For complete warranty details and a list of our worldwide offices, please visit www.targus.com
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the  property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. ©2022 Manufacturer or Imported by Targus Europe Ltd.,Fourth Floor, One London Road, Staines, TW18 4EX, UK

Australian And New Zealand Consumers Only
Thank you for your purchase. Targus warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship and, during the specified warranty period, and lasts as long as the original purchaser owns the product. The warranty period is stated on the packaging or in the documentation provided with this Targus product. Targus’ Limited Product Warranty excludes damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, misuse, improper care, normal wear and tear, ownership transfer, or alteration. The limited warranty also excludes any product that is not manufactured by Targus (including, without limitation, laptops, smartphones, devices, tablets, or any other non-Targus item) that is used in connection with the Targus product.
In the event that the Targus product has a defect in materials or workmanship Targus will, after receiving a warranty claim and inspecting the product, at its discretion, do one of the following: repair, replace, or refund with the same or a similar product (or part) of no lesser quality and ship it to the original purchaser at Targus’ expense. As part of this inspection, proof of purchase will be required. There is no charge for inspection. To make a warranty claim, please contact Targus Australia or New Zealand (see details below), or return the product to the place of purchase. The original purchaser must bear the cost of the delivery to Targus. Under Australian and/or New Zealand Consumer Laws, in addition to any warranty Targus gives, our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are entitled to have the products repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
For any warranty question, contact Targus Australia Pty. Ltd. (i) by mail at Suite 2, Level 8, 5 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes NSW 2138, by phone AUS 1800 641 645 or NZ 0800 633 222 or by Email: infoaust@targus.com. For additional information, check out our website at targus.com/au/warranty.

Regulatory compliance (applicable to products with electronic circuitry/parts only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC statement
Tested to Comply
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modifications not authorized by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

IC statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Targus, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Ta rgus recycling directive
At the end of this product’s useful life please dispose at an appropriate recycling collection point provided in your country.

Battery alert function
When the battery is low, the low power LED will flash to indicate the batteries need to be charged.

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Rechargeable battery

Battery capacity: 1600 mAh
Battery life with different back light settings: Low: 75hrs , middle: 18hrs ,

high: 8hrs
Recharging with USB-C cable (not solar):| Ye s
Time to recharge:| 3 – 4 hrs
Input power requirements:| DC 5V 500mA

Contents

  • EcoSmart Solar Keyboard
  •  User manual
  • 1.5M USB C to USB A charging cable

System requirements

  • Windows®
  •  macOS®
  • iOS®
  •  Android™
  • ChromeOS

Product Name| Operation Frequency(MHz)| Maximum EIRP Power(dBm) (EU)| Working distance
---|---|---|---
EcoSmart Keyboard : AKB868|  2402-2480MHz| 1| 10M

2 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY
OR AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAWS
Targus is a registered trademark of Targus International LLC in the U.S. and in certain other countries. Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and used by Apple Inc. under license. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All logos and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Targus, 1211 North Miller Street, Anaheim, CA 92806. All rights reserved.
Australian customers: For complete warranty details see warranty statement enclosed.

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Documents / Resources

| Targus AKB868 Energy Harvesting Ecosmart Keyboard [pdf] User Guide
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References

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