LMP WKB-1243 Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- LMP
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LMP WKB-1243 Wireless (Bluetooth) Keyboard
Bluetooth keyboard for all Apple macOS and iOS devices with multi-host feature
and aluminum upper cover
Quick Start Guide
LMP WKB-1243 Wireless Keyboard in short
Thank you for purchasing the WKB-1243 wireless keyboard. This Bluetooth
keyboard is designed for all Apple macOS and iOS devices.
This Quick Start Guide will help you configure and use your new keyboard.
Key Features
- 110-keys full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
- Apple special function keys (e.g. reduce/increase brightness) and easy switching between special function keys and Fx function keys (“fn + ESC”).
- Bluetooth wireless technology (Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0).
- Scissor key switch with non-curved square keycaps for high comfort and reduced fatigue while typing.
- Laser-engraved keycaps.
- Built-in li-ion battery (rechargeable) with USB-C charging port.
- Multi-host feature: LMP WKB-1243 supports up to 4 different Bluetooth hosts (e.g. iMac, iPad, iPhone, MacBook) with easy switching between them.
- Automatic sleep mode to preserve energy.
- Compatible with OS X 10.5 to 10.11, macOS 10.12 and higher, iOS 12 and higher, iPad OS.
Overview
- LED Indicator
- Power Switch
- Pairing Button
- USB-C Port for Charging
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- Multi-host feature (fn + Host #1 ~ 4)
LED Indication (1 – green LED)
Power-On LED flashes 3 times or more until connecting to pre-set Bluetooth
host
Swap Host LED flashes 3 times or more
CapsLock Solid green when CapsLock is active
Charging Solid green while charging and will be off when the battery is fully
charged
Low Power LED flashes very slowly (to function only in active mode)
Installation
Fully charging the LMP Wireless Keyboard before initial use is highly recommended
- Use the USB-C cable to charge the WKB-1243 (1).
- You may use any USB-C port of your Mac or any standard 5V USB power supply (e.g. iPhone’s power supply) to charge the WKB-1243. The Mac must be turned on in order to provide power via its USB-C port to the WKB-1243!
- When fully charged, the LED will become solid green (1).
- Turn on the WKB-1243 by switching the power switch to the “On” position (2).
- Pair the WKB-1243 with a Bluetooth-enabled host by following the pairing instructions.
To preserve battery energy, turning the keyboard off during the weekend or
storage is highly recommended.
Pairing the LMP WKB-1243 Wireless Keyboard
**** Ensure that your Mac or iPhone/iPad has OS X 10.5 to 10.11, MacOS 10.12
or higher, iOS 12 or higher, iPad OS
- Turn on the keyboard using the power switch (2).
- Select the host number you would like to assign by holding the “fn” key and pressing 1, 2, 3, or 4 located on the numerical keypad (press 5+6 simultaneously). You may use the most widely used host for “fn + 1” for easy recognition.
- Open System Preferences and choose Bluetooth.
- Ensure that Bluetooth is activated.
- Press the pairing button 3) on the backside of the WKB-1243 with a pen.
- Check the device list in the Bluetooth assistant. You should see “LMP WKB-1243”. Select “LMP WKB-1243” and click “continue” or the “+” tab.
- In Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.10, a 6-digit code will be displayed on the screen. Enter the code on the keyboard’s numerical keypad and press the “Enter” key on the numerical keypad. In macOS X 10.11 and higher, the keyboard will automatically establish a connection.
- The LMP WKB-1243 wireless keyboard is now marked as “connected” and ready for use.
- To pair the WKB-1243 with other hosts, assign a new number (e.g. #2 to your iPad) to the new host and press “fn + 2”. Then follow the pairing instructions from 3. to 7. above. You may pair the WKB-1243 with up to 4 different hosts.
Unique Feature Settings
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Reverse Symbols “°/^” and “</>”
If the symbols “°/^” (symbol beneath “esc” key) and “</>” are reversed, you can swap them by pressing “fn + °/^” (“fn + [key below “esc” key] “. -
F13 & F14 key as Screenshot
By default, F13 acts as “Screenshot of Full Screen” (equivalent to “cmd ⌘ + Shift + 3″) and F14 as “Selected Print Screen” (equivalent to “cmd ⌘ + Shift + 4″). -
Swap from special function keys to standard function keys on your Mac
By default, pressing one of the function keys (Fx) in the top row performs the special function indicated by the symbol (icon) printed on the particular key (e.g. increase/decrease brightness). However, you can use the top row of keys on your keyboard as standard function keys as well.
You can do this by using “fn + Fx” which lets you use this particular Fx key with its assigned function rather than its icon. Instead of using the “fn + Fx” combination, WKB-1243 lets you swap from special function keys to standard function keys by pressing the combination “fn + ESC”. To revert back to the symbols (icons), simply press “fn + ESC” again
FAQ
Q: How can I switch between paired Bluetooth devices (make use of the
multi-host feature)?
A: Make sure that you have successfully paired different hosts onto “fn + 1”,
“fn + 2”, etc. See the pairing instructions.
To switch between different hosts, press the “fn” key and choose the number of
the new host (1, 2, 3, or 4 located in the numerical keypad of the WKB-1243).
Make sure that Bluetooth is active on the new host.
Q: When pairing with a macOS device, a window prompts “Keyboard
identification”. What should I do?
A: Press the key on the right of the “shift” key. Your device will now
recognize the LMP WKB-1243 as having an ISO, ANSI, or JIS layout. You can also
identify the
keyboard via the “Keyboard” settings in the System Preferences.
Q: The LMP WKB-1243 shows erratic behavior such as loss of connection
etc.
A: This may be due to low battery power. Please charge the battery until the
LED becomes solid green.
Q: How can I fix the reversed symbols position for example: “@” and “ <” in
French or “^” and “<” in German layout, etc.?
A: If the symbols “°/^” (symbol beneath “esc” key) and “</>” are reversed, you
can swap them by pressing “fn + °/^” (“fn + [key below “esc” key]”.
Q: No longer connected to macOS
A: OS updates (even small ones) can damage the Bluetooth thread in the OS.
To fix this, follow these steps:
- Remove LMP WKB-1243 from the device list of the Bluetooth Assistant.
- Turn off the Mac and the LMP WKB-1243.
- Restart the Mac and turn it off again (the Mac should start up at least once without being connected to the LMP WKB-1243).
- Reconnect the LMP WKB-1243 wireless keyboard.
Q: Can I use the WKB-1243 while it is being charged via a USB-C charging
cable?
A: The WKB-1243 cannot be used without a Bluetooth connection. The USB-C cable
is for charging only and will not be usable for a wired connection to a host.
When charging, you may use the WKB-1243 but there must be a minimal amount of
power in the battery.
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