XCELLON KBM-ABWS Aluminum Bluetooth Wired Keyboard for Mac User Manual

June 5, 2024
XCELLON

KBM-ABWS Aluminum Bluetooth Wired Keyboard for Mac
User Manual

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The Xcellon Mac Keyboard is a Bluetooth keyboard with a sleek, low-profile aluminum construction designed for Apple computers and macOS. It offers a full-size key bed and a numeric keypad with scissor-style keycaps that perform with a quiet operation but ample key-travel distance. This keyboard can pair with four Bluetooth devices and seamlessly switch between them via the Bluetooth selector keys. In addition, integrated standard Mac keyboard function buttons adjust brightness, video/audio transport, and volume.  Charge the keyboard via the USB Type-C port.

Precautions

  • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
  • Keep this product away from sources of moisture and heat.
  • Handle this product with care.
  • Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
  • Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or compressed air.
  • Do not remove the keycaps for any reason. Removing the keycaps will damage the keyboard and void the warranty.
  • Do not disassemble or repair the product yourself.
  • All images are for illustrative purposes only.

Function Keys

| XCELLON KBM ABWS Aluminum Bluetooth Wired Keyboard for Mac - Function Keys
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Function Keys

1 Decrease brightness 12 Volume up
2 Increase brightness 13 Power options / Sleep
3 Mission control 14 Bluetooth / Wired USB mode selector
4 Searchlight 15 Bluetooth device selector
5 Dictation Other function keys
6 Screenshot Menu 16 Emoji Picker
7 Play / Pause LED Indicators
8 Rewind / Previous track 17 Caps Lock
9 Fast-forward / Next track 18 Bluetooth
10 Mute 19 Battery
11 Volume down

Powering On

Move the power switch to the ON position. The Bluetooth indicator will briefly illuminate.

Charging the Keyboard

The battery indicator light blinks when the battery is low.
Use the included USB Type-C cable to connect the keyboard to a USB charger such as the Xcellon Mighty Mini USB Type-C Charger.
The light is solid while the keyboard is charging.
The indicator turns off when the keyboard is fully charged.

Bluetooth Mode

The keyboard can be paired with four separate Bluetooth devices. Pair the keyboard to a computer, laptop, tablet, and iPhone, and switch between the devices.

  1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in your device’s Bluetooth settings.
  2. Press and hold the Bluetooth key that will pair with the device. The keyboard is in pairing mode when the Bluetooth indicator light blinks.
  3. On the device’s Bluetooth settings, select Bluetooth Keyboard, and the device will pair with that Bluetooth key. The keyboard will overwrite any device that was previously paired with that key.

To switch from one Bluetooth device to another, press the corresponding Bluetooth key.

Wired USB Mode

Use the included USB Type-C cable to connect to a computer. Once the keyboard is connected to the computer, it automatically switches to wired mode and disables Bluetooth.

Key Controls: Dictation

  • Press the F5 button to open the Dictation Dialog window. If the Dictation window does not open, follow these instructions:
    1. In System Preferences, select Keyboard.
    2. In the keyboard preferences, select Dictation.
    3. In the Dictation window, click on the Shortcut drop-down menu, and make sure “Press Control Key Twice” is selected.

Note: This keyboard is configured for macOS 12 (Monterey). Apple may change keyboard shortcut functions in future OS versions.

Power Button

From the lock screen, press the power button to put the computer to sleep. Press any key to wake it up.

XCELLON KBM ABWS Aluminum Bluetooth Wired Keyboard for Mac - Power
Button

When logged in, press and hold the power button to open the power options dialog box.

Specifications

Number of Keys 110
Switch Type Scissor
System Connection Bluetooth 5.2

USB Type-C
Operating Range| 32,8 ft. (10 m)
Battery Capacity| 1500 mAh
USB Cable Length| 70.9 in. (180 cm)
Supported OS| macOS: Full functionality
iOS, iPadOS, Windows,
Android: Basic
functionality
Dimensions
(w x H x D)| 17.2 x 0.71 x 4.95 in.
(43.6 x 1.8 x 12.6 cm)
Weight| 1.79 lb. (814 g)

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

One-Year Limited Warranty

This Xcellon product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. The Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation, or maintenance.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Xcellon Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Xcellon along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.xcellongear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
Xcellon is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. © 2022 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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