FILCO Majestouch Convertible 3 Bluetooth Keyboard User Manual

FILCO Majestouch Convertible 3 Bluetooth Keyboard

Attention Items During Use

To begin installation, please register using an account that has administrator privileges. This product is applicable only for general usage within the office or at home. Please do not use this product with medical facilities and financial systems, computer systems, nuclear power facilities where there might be direct or indirect impact to life, or in an environment that requires a high level of security and reliability, or an environment that directly impacts military defense objectives. Our Company will not be liable for any losses incurred from any of these above actions. Our Company will not be liable for any losses incurred by external factors, such as product malfunction, connectivity failure, bad communication, power outage, or interference by a third party resulting in lost communication opportunities. Our Company will not be liable for any losses incurred due to interception of communications, leaked information, tamper-ing or destruction by a third party.

Attention Items During Communication
Please use in an environment where there are no obstructions and where there is good reception. The distance for reception may vary, depending on the building structure and influence from obstructing objects. When sandwiched between steel, metals and concrete, the signal might not come online.  If user moves to a location where there is an obstruction to the communication and where there is no wireless signal, under such circumstances, the communication connectivity will be terminated. During connection, please ensure a distance of at least 2m away from any AV or OA equipment. In addition, microwaves tend to influence signals. Therefore, during connection, please maintain a distance of at least 3m away, or else the connection will not be successful. IEEE802.11g/b wireless LAN mechanism and the Bluetooth mechanism in our product uses the same frequency (2.4GHz), if the distance is too near during use, it might result in wave interference, affecting connection speed or unable to connect. Under such circumstances, please switch off the power of the device that is not in use. Electromagnetic waves are emitted from this product or other Bluetooth devices, please do not use in the vicinity of a televi-sion or radio, as it might interfere with the transmission of sound or images.

Safety Items

Battery Usage

• Please place in a location that is out of reach from children.
• Please do not add heat to the batteries. Please do not open up the batteries or place them in water.
• Please do not mix usage of new and old batteries. In addition, please do not mix usage of different types of batteries such as mix usage of alkaline batteries and manganese batteries.
• Stop usage of expired or insufficient power batteries, and please dispose used batteries according to the local regulations or in a manner stipulate by the regulations of the administrative authorities.

Keyboard Handling

Please place on a flat smooth surface to avoid dropping accidentally or otherwise. The keyboard is a precision machine,comprising of internal batteries and transformer. Therefore, please handle with care, and avoid spilling beverages or liquid into the interior of the keyboard. Please do not dismantle or modify. Please do not tear off or modify the original factory maintenance label to avoid affecting the terms and conditions of warranty. Under the following circumstances, either temporarily stop or completely stop the use of the product. Under the influence of the electronic waves, equipment might not operate properly and accidents might happen in the vicinity of a cardiac pacemaker  in the vicinity of medical institutions or medical electronic equipment  inside an airplane cabin  the use of this product interfered with the electronic waves of other devices The terms and conditions of the warranty of this product is restricted to the country of purchase. If the product was purchased in Japan, the terms and conditions of Diatec Corporation Japan will apply if the purchase is made through an overseas representative, then the maintenance terms and conditions of that representative will apply. In addition, the warranty in applicable and effective only within Japan.

Health Issues Attention Items

If you have been using a mouse, keyboard, trackball mouse for a prolong period of time, the stress to your hand, wrist, head or shoulder might result in pain or numbness in these areas. If you continue to use repeatedly, it might result in serious injuries. When you encounter any of the above-mentioned discomforts, please stop using the mouse and keyboard immediately, and it is recommended that you consult a professional doctor. When using a personal computer, please rest periodically, and please take care not to add stress to your hand, wrist, head and shoulder.

System Requirements

PC

When installing with a wired connection, please use a Windows PC that has a USB port.

OS

Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher version, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11. If using Bluetooth connection, the personal computer must be equipped with Bluetooth function or have a Bluetooth adapter. Nevertheless, due to toggling, there might be situations whereby it is unable to connect. Therefore, not all Bluetooth adapters are supported. When installing Bluetooth connection, please ensure to use the mouse for operations. When installing with a wireless connection, please use a Windows PC that has a Bluetooth HID Profile.

Product Overview

• 2way Keyboard USB wired connection
• Bluetooth wireless connection

USB Connection

May use the USB cable supplied with the product for operations. (This product is not equipped with battery recharging function.

Bluetooth Connection

This product uses the technique of standard Bluetooth Version 5.1 Class 2 Specification to enhance the power saving function of the personal computer during the connection. This way; a wireless operating environment may be enjoyed. The supported range for the product is within approximately 10m. Performing the computer connection setup i only required for the first time. Henceforth future usage does not require installation setup. A maximum of four units of personal comput- ers may be connected and toggled randomly. Besides using power from batteries, power may also be supplied by the USB cable from the USB. When using battery power, if there is no activity for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically enter into power saving mode, to save electrical consumption.

FR 4 2 Layer Circuit Board

We have introduced the new 2-layer printed circuit board FR-4 (fiberglass board), thus enhancing the basic performance. All terminals are through-holes, and are securely soldered, so as to effectively prevent any influence from vibrations and loads to the base and copper foil wirings during typing. Therefore, this product has been improved for durability, reliability and keys operational performance.

Cherry MX Key Switch

Cherry MX key switch is a mechanical switch manufactured by CHERRY GmbH, Germany. Its depth differs from standard keyboards, it has more depth, the keystroke depth is approximately 4mm, the actuation point is at approximately 2mm, and it has a higher spring distance. Because this product has an
independent key switch, therefore the operation of the key is brisk.

Changing the Function of a Key through the DIP Switch

Through the setting of the DIP switch, you may change the CapsLock key and Left Ctrl key, and also lock Windows  key and one App  key.

Parts and Accessories

Function of Switches/LED Indicator

Bluetooth Power Switch

| Located on the back of the keyboard.

When using Bluetooth to connect, this switch must be turned ON.

After the switch is turned to ON, the Bluetooth setting button of the last connected device blinks. It will be automatically connected if the device is powered.

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DIP Switch

| Located on the back of the keyboard. May be used to change the key usage. The default factory setting for all is OFF.
Bluetooth device registration button

1～4

| ****

The buttons can be used for registration and switching when connecting the keyboard and device via Bluetooth, as well as changing or deleting the registration.

USB connection toggle button| When the power for the Bluetooth connection is supplied via the USB, press this button to switch from Bluetooth connection mode to Wired connection mode.

Low Power indicator LED

| During Bluetooth Connection : When the battery is exhausted, this LED will flash in red.

When this LED is flashing, replace the battery as soon as possible. Continued use will exhaust the battery power, and it will not be possible to maintain the voltage required by the Bluetooth connection, operations will become unstable. When the battery is totally exhausted, this LED indicator will not light up and will not flash, and the keyboard will not response.

Win key Lock LED| ****

During USB connection : LED will lit when DIP1 is ON and Win key & App key are disabled.

How to Connect

Selecting Connection Methods

Wired Connection

Wireless Connection

Connect to Personal Computer Via Cable

USB Connection
May perform connection by using the USB cable supplied with this product. In using Bluetooth, press USB connection toggle button on the right, LED indicator of the button will flash and it will switch to USB connection. USB mouse, etc. can be connected through USB Through port for use only when USB is connected. Does not have recharging function for Ni-MN Rechargeable Batteries.)

Connect to Personal Computer Via Wireless

Bluetooth Connection
Using a Bluetooth adapter or a device embedded with Bluetooth function for the connection setup (pairing function), hence connecting to the personal computer. This product does not include a Bluetooth adapter. Therefore, one must be purchased from the retail market, and after installing the Bluetooth adapter, connection setup may then be performed. When the personal computer has an embedded Bluetooth function, please enable the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth Connection and USB Power. When USB is connected, press Bluetooth device registration button, then Bluetooth will be connected and USB will feed power.

Bluetooth Connection LED Lit Modes

Pairing mode

Long press any of the 1～4 Bluetooth device registration buttons of the target device to be registered for at least 2 seconds. Please complete registration within 3 minutes. Please press the button again to cancel.

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The button long pressed. Blue flashes in blue for 3 minutes.

Pairing setup mode

Find the device and start pairing operation.

| Stop flashing
Device switching mode

Press the Bluetooth device registration button of the device to be switched for registration.

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Blue. The button pressed flashes 3 times.

Indicator for Low Power

When the remaining power in the battery is insufficient

| Red  Low Power Indicator LED flashes

 Turn on the keyboard

Open the battery case on the back of the keyboard and put in batteries in accordance with correct direction of electrode and then set the power switch of Bluetooth at ON.

Remove battery cover, insert two AA batteries

Turn on the power switch

Installing Bluetooth Device (Pairing Mode)

Long press any of the 1～ 4 Bluetooth device registration buttons for at least 2 seconds, then enter pairing mode. The mode will end after maintaining the status for around
three minutes. To end forcibly, click the flashing target button then LED indicator will not flash any more, and the mode will end.

The following is the operating method of genuine OS software or drive program setting. Please refer to the Bluetooth receiver instruction manual when setting with the special software attached to the Bluetooth receiver.

Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. On category view, click [Hardware and Sound], then click dd a device.
3. On icon view, click Devices and Printers then click dd a device.

Open the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. Add a device window displays.Select a device to add to this computer. Bluetooth devices found. Select Majestouch Convertible 3 then click Next.

Add device passcode

When the passcode dialog box appears, select Create a pairing code for me then click Next Windows 7. Win10 will not show.

Please input the passcode using the numeric keys on the keyboard, and then 6 press Enter. Ensure to complete the pairing code input within 30 seconds. Reference When inputting a pairing code, the status will not be displayed on the screen.

When the passcode has been entered successfully, installation for the Bluetooth 7. keyboard will start within a short while. If the entered passcode is incorrect please re execute the previous step by re-entering the passcode. In the case of failing to input the passcode by time-out and re pairing under Windows 8/8.1/10, the passcode may not be displayed on the screen of Enter the passcode for your keyboard . Click on the or, try entering a passcode on it to get a new passcode displayed.

The dialog box of Add a device will display .This device has been successfully added to this computer.] indicating that the installation is complete. Please close the dialog box.
The dialog box will be automatically closed on Windows 10. Paired device information will automatically be stored within the keyboard. After pairing, turn on the keyboard power, press any key and it will enter into Search mode. The pairing LED will flash, and then reconnect automatically. To confirm the connection status settings, please go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers

Devices.

When starting operation from the Settings of Windows 10

1. Please click on the Settings on the start menu.
2. Please click on the Devices on the Windows Settings screen.
3. 3. Please click on the [Add Bluetooth or other device.

Please click on the Bluetooth of Add a device Popup. It starts to search for the nearby Bluetooth devices. Majestouch Convertible 3 changes into the pairing mode.

Find the keyboard and click on it when the Majestouch Convertible 3 is displayed.

Input the PIN code displayed on the screen from Majestouch Convertible 3 and press the Enter key.

Your device is ready when the Connected is displayed.

Input the PIN code displayed on the screen from Majestouch Convertible 3 and press the Enter key.

In the event of re-pairing due to PIN code input failure because of the timeout of pairing or input error, the [Enter the PIN for Majestouch Convertible 3.] may be displayed. Click on the input field with the left key of mouse and enter the self-determined 4-8-digit PIN code with the other USB keyboard or soft keypad. Click on the [Connect], input the same PIN code with Majestouch Convertible 3 and press the Enter key. The pairing begins and your device is ready after the Connected is displayed.

Setup from 2nd Unit Onwards maximum setup 4 units

Select any of the 1～4 Bluetooth device registration buttons that is available, and register in the same way.

Changing or Removing Bluetooth Devices

Changing the connected device

Please press the button among the 1～4 Bluetooth device registration buttons of the device to be connected for registration. For the button of the device not registered or not powered on, it won’t work even it is pressed. To delete certain registration, please long press the button to be deleted for 2 seconds. Cancel the contents of registration, and start to search for the pairing mode of new device. To cease pairing, please press the button again, and pairing will be canceled. To delete the registration of all devices, please confirm the keyboard is power on, and long press Fn key + Tab key for at least 2 seconds. When 4 LED indicators of 1～4 Bluetooth device registration buttons are on at the same time registration is deleted. Changing the registered information to another registration key. Please remove the registration information from both the keyboard and the device, and ensure to register the device information to a new key. Removing the registered device information and Setup from 2nd Unit Onwards maximum setup 4 units. Bluetooth device is disconnected and cannot be connected again. In case of notebook computer, when the power management of Bluetooth receiver is set at power saving mode, it may not be connected again if it is disconnected. Please change settings on power management of Bluetooth receiver in the device manager.

Priority and Relationship between USB Connection and Bluetooth Connection

USB connection always has priority over the Bluetooth connection.

Other Attention Items
When restarting a personal computer from start menu under battery powered Bluetooth connection, press any key on the keyboard to automatically reconnect after the computer has restarted. When restarting a personal computer from start menu under Bluetooth connection with USB power supplied from the USB port, press any key on the keyboard to automatically reconnect after the computer has restarted. For Bluetooth connection with USB power supplied from the USB port of a personal computer, switch off the power of the computer (Shutdown); later when the power is again turned on, it will be regarded as USB connection, because wired connection has priority during identification. During Bluetooth connection, when the Bluetooth adapter Bluetooth transmitter is removed, and then again connected, press any key on the keyboard, to automatically reconnect. Actions for multiple platform system environment options. Under multiple platform system environment options, when one personal computer unit has multiple. Windows OS operat- ing systems, after USB connection, perform BIOS setup, when the select OS operating system startup screen appears, at times the ↓ key does not function normally. This happens on BIOS setup restart, the reason is that prior to reading the keyboard data, it enters into the Windows system; hence this is not a product defect. If unable to select any operating system, then please restart again. At the select OS operating system startup screen, when the OS operating system does not startup then it is still unable to create the Bluetooth connection configuration. Therefore, use the USB connection to select the OS operating system. Based on the multiple machine startup environment options, the Bluetooth connection may only be registered under one operating system. The registered account must not appear under other operating systems. In addition, you may not assign or setup the 1～4 Bluetooth device registration button on other operating systems.For example: Under environment  installed with Windows 7 and Windows 8 dual startup options Under Windows 7 register the Bluetooth device registration button 1. Under Windows 8, registering the  Bluetooth device registration button 2 is not accepted. First, clear the registration information from both the keyboard and the device next, re execute the newly selected operating system connection pairing setup operations.

Usage Methods

Modifying the Function of the Key through the DIP Switch Configuration

You may change or stop the use of the key codes by using the DIP switch located at the base of the keyboard. The factory default values for all are OFF. When intending to use the DIP switch, please unplug the USB cable, and then turn off the Bluetooth power. Please note that when the cable and the personal computer are still in connection and the power is still turned on, this might result in damage or malfunction during operation. Please use a fine-tip rod to configure the DIP switch.

| US configuration / EU configuration
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DIP1| Windows key and Applications (App) key, are locked and cannot be used
DIP2| Changes CapsLock key and left Ctrl key
DIP3| Changes Esc key and  ~keys
DIP4| DIP5| Change the position of the Fn key with the combination of DIP4 and DIP5

OFF

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OFF

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ON

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OFF

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OFF

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ON

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ON

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ON

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DIP6| Mac specific mode
DIP7| Power saving mode ON/OFF

DIP Switch 6 Mac Mode

Please refer to below URL for the key arrangement in Mac mode http://www.diatec.co.jp/support/C3-macmode.php

DIP Switch 7 Power Saving Mode

Under battery powered Bluetooth connection status, if there is no activity for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically switch to power saving mode to save power consumption. Press any key on the keyboard to deactivate the power saving mode, the device will automatically resume connection. On the other hand, under USB connection, it is unable to switch to power saving mode.

Media Keys Device Operations

Pressing the Fn keys simultaneously, allows the keyboard to management the playing of videos and music, as well as adjusting the sound volume.

Key Tags|

F1

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F2

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F3

| F5| F6| F7

| F8
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Function

| Increase sound volume| Decrease sound volume|

Mute

| Previous track|

Play /Pause

|

Stop

|

Next track

Windows Sleep and Standby Mode Toggle/Resume

During wired connection, pressing the Fn key and the Sleep key simultaneoulsy, allows the keyboard to control the Windows Sleep standby mode toggle/resume. Through the key setup, may perform resume, as per following setup example.

1. Open Device Manager]Tags.
2. Double-click on Keyboard.
3. Double-click on HID Keyboard Device.
4. Click on Power Management] tab, and tick.
5. Allow this device to wake the computer.
6. If the Power Management tab does not display the option for this machine model, then it is not applicable.
7. Moreover, when a Fast Startup function is effective, it may be unable to cancel.
8. Moreover, for Bluetooth connection, Bluetooth specifications do not support resume from Windows Sleep Standby mode Please use the mouse to wake up from Windows Sleep Standby mode.

Troubleshooting

Q. No power supply
Check the direction of the batteries. Could be that the batteries are out of power. Please replace with new batteries.

Q. Unable to execute pairing
When searching for Bluetooth device, keyboard did not appear on the screen. Please confirm that the power of the keyboard has been turned on. Please check the direction of the batteries. If the batteries are out of power, please replace with new batteries.  Please long press any of the 1～ 4Bluetooth device registration buttons of the device information to be registered for
at least 2 seconds, to confirm that LED (blue) indicator flashes. When using a Bluetooth adaptor, please check whether operating normally, and whether installed correctly.  If you wish to use the embedded Bluetooth function of the personal computer, please check whether it has been turned
on.

Q. In comparison, the touch of the larger keys such as Enter key and Shift key is different from the other small keys
The specification for the larger keys is specially designed. The larger keys are designed with [Stabilizers], therefore pressing on any part of the key will move it up and down freely.

Q. After personal computer startup, Bluetooth connection is unable to select BIOS setup or execute operating system
Adapters from Bluetooth version 2.1 upwards, after pairing setup, the passkey parameter will be registered internally into the adaptor, therefore prior to operating system startup, there will be a function that can configure the BIOS screen or select from the operating system screen. Bluetooth adapter is not equipped with this function, and therefore prior to Windows startup, it will not be usable. When necessary, please use other USB connected or PS/2 connected keyboard for operation. This is a problem with the function of the adapter, any question, please contact the manufacturer of the adapter.

Q. Unable to connect Bluetooth under Safe mode
Bluetooth connection cannot be used under Safe mode.

Q. Unable to use keyboard when connecting or removing the Bluetooth adapter
When connecting or removing the Bluetooth adapter, press any key to automatically reconnect.

Q. Unable to resume Windows from Sleep Standby Mode
When using Bluetooth connection, the design of the Bluetooth function does not support resume Windows from Sleep. Standby mode. Please use the mouse or other devices in advance to deactivate Windows Sleep Standby Mode.

Q. Can it be used with other Windows system?
Bluetooth adapters can be operated with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 or upgraded versions having standard application functions.But, it cannot be used with other Windows systems. There is no support software and drivers.

Q. Keyboard operational error during Bluetooth connection
Due to different environmental usage, the range of wireless signal may be affected. If the personal computer or keyboard is near a microwave, wireless networking products, or in an environment generating wireless electronic waves interference: such as wireless telephone, these might result in it operating abnormally.

Q. Incorrect character appears during input
If the initial keyboard software is still installed, please remove it first. Please uninstall the keyboard software that was used before and has not been uninstalled. The operation will be
hampered if the former setting still exists.

Q. Keyboard frequently does not operate properly, the last entered character keeps repeating
If many same frequency wireless devices exist in the vicinity, the interference might result in signal terminated. The software and drivers of this model of Bluetooth adapter has a high efficiency and is easy to use, but if there are constant communication issues, it might be due to factors causing interference in the vicinity. Under such circumstance, first, please remove the dedicated software program, then via executing the OS standard operating system software program can reduce the frequency of the occurrence of problems; there has been many physical proofs that malfunction situations are significantly reduced.

References

• FILCO Majestouch メカニカルキーボード | ダイヤテック株式会社
• サポート情報 | ダイヤテック株式会社
• サポート情報 | ダイヤテック株式会社
• サポート情報 | ダイヤテック株式会社
• DIATEC｜ダイヤテック株式会社

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