ELEC FOX INKY75 Aluminum Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Product Information
Specifications:
- WIN Key: Functions as OPTION key in MAC mode
- ALT Key: Functions as Command Key in MAC mode
- Multimedia Keys: Various functions for media control
- Backlight Control: Adjust brightness, color, and lighting effects
- Ultra-low Latency Mode: Different latency levels based on connection type
- RGB Lighting: Multiple modes for customizable lighting effects
Product Usage Instructions
Switching Modes:
To switch to Windows mode: Long-press ‘M’ key for 3 seconds, Caps lock flashes white once. To switch to Mac mode: Long-press ‘M’ key for 3 seconds, Caps lock flashes white three times.
Multimedia Keys:
Use the designated keys for multimedia control functions like play, pause, volume adjustment, etc.
Backlight Control:
To adjust backlight brightness: Press F1 for decrease and F2 for increase. To control lighting effects: Use the designated keys for different modes and settings.
Ultra-low Latency Mode:
To enable/disable ultra-low latency mode: Press FN+H. Caps lock will flash to indicate activation or deactivation. Latency levels: Wired – 2ms, 2.4GHz – 3ms, Bluetooth – Approximately 8ms.
KEY DESCRIPTION
WIN KEY
When the WIN key is locked, it cannot be used; in MAC mode it functions as the OPTION key.
ALT KEY
In MAC mode, it functions as the Command Key.
Windows / MAC
- Long-press for 3 seconds to switch to Windows mode.
- Caps lock flashes white once.
- No default function can be customized via VIA
- When connected to Windows and if you switch to MAC mode..
- Swap the WIN key and ALT key
- Long-press for 3 seconds to switch to Mac mode.
- Caps lock flashes white three times.
- Multimedia keys.
- Multimedia keys.
FN combination key
Press FN+H, and Caps Lock will rapidly flash white three times to indicate activation.
- Press it again, and it will flash once to indicate deactivation.
Enabling the ultra-low latency mode results in the following delays:
Wired: 2ms latency 2.4GHz: 3ms latency Bluetooth: Approximately 8ms latency.
RGB LIGHTING
| NAME | Adjustable settings | Description | |||
| Brightness | Speed | Color | Direction | ||
| MODE 1 | √ | √ | √ | Full keyboard backlight ON. | |
| MODE 2 | √ | √ | √ | √ | Wave lighting effect |
| MODE 3 | √ | √ | Full keyboard lighting with a single color gradually transitioning. | ||
| MODE 4 | √ | √ | √ | Full keyboard lighting changing color in a breathing rhythm pattern | |
| MODE 5 | √ | √ | √ | √ | Lighting displays moving horizontally in a cloud-like shape |
| MODE 6 | √ | √ | √ | √ | Lighting rotates around the center of the keyboard |
| MODE 7 | √ | √ | √ | Upon keypress, a spreading light effect is generated. | |
| MODE 8 | √ | √ | √ | After triggering a keypress, the lighting illuminates and then gradually dims. | |
| MODE 9 | √ | √ | √ | After triggering a keypress, the lighting spreads to both sides | |
| MODE 10 | √ | √ | √ | Multicolored or monochromatic blinking display. | |
| MODE 11 | √ | √ | √ | Randomly generated lighting combinations. | |
| MODE 12 | √ | √ | √ | Colorful gradual lighting transitions | |
| MODE 13 | √ | √ | √ | Lighting effect resembling wings, swinging up and down | |
| MODE 14 | √ | √ | √ | Lighting displays interweaving row by row from left to right. | |
| MODE 15 | √ | √ | √ | Raindrop effect | |
| MODE 16 | √ | √ | √ | Lighting sways from left to right, with the speed increasing as the keystrokes become faster. | |
| MODE 17 | √ | √ | √ | The lighting color deepens as the keystroke speed increases | |
| MODE 18 | √ | √ | √ | The lighting expands and contracts from the center of the keyboard, with the speed increasing as the keystroke speed becomes faster | |
| OFF | √ | √ | √ | Lights Off | |
Battery Management
Check Battery Level
- RGB version: Long-press the FN+SPACE combination keys, and the number keys 1-0 will displayt he battery percentage continuously. 1 represents 10%, 1-2 represents 20%, and so on, until 1-0 are all continuously lit, indicating 100% battery. When the battery is below 40%,
- it will display in red; below 80%, it will display in yellow; and above 80%, it will display in green.
Charging Mode
- Low battery alert: The ESC key will continuously flash red to indicate low battery until you connect it to a charging device.
- Fully charged indication: The ESC key will flash green five times slowly to indicate that it is fully charged.
Mode setting and pairing
2.4GHz wireless connection.
- Battery switch in the plugged-in or wireless mode while in the “ON” position.
- Insert the 2.4GHz receiver into the computer’s USB port.
- Use FN+TAB to switch to F4 blinking, and it will stay steadily lit when the connection is successful.
Bluetooth
- When in the plugged-in or wireless mode, the battery switch should be in the “ON” position.
- Use FN+TAB to switch to F1-F3 blinking, then long-press FN+F1/F2/F3 to initiate pairing (indicated by rapid flashing lights). The Bluetooth pairing names are “FIBO 75-1,”
- Supports up to three devices; you can switch between them by pressing FN+F1/F2/F3.
Wired
- Insert the USB-C connection cable into the keyboard port.
- Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to the computer.
- Use FN+TAB to switch to the ESC indicator light, and a rotating light effect indicates a successful connection.
Other notes.
- When using the wired mode for an extended period, please switch the power switch to “OFF.” Otherwise, when the switch is in the “ON” position, the keyboard will automatically switch to the 2.4GHz mode after disconnecting the cable.
- The pairing process for both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes is indicated by slow flashing lights (Bluetooth with F1-F3 flashing blue, and 2.4GHz mode with F4 flashing green). Once the connection is successful, the indicator lights will return to their normal backlight status.
- The Bluetooth/2.4GHz pairing search time is set to 1 minute. You can increase the Bluetooth/2.4GHz pairing time by long-pressing FN+F1/F2/F3/F4. If there is no successful connection within 1 minute of inactivity, the keyboard will enter sleep mode.
Q&A
How do I customize keys via VIA software?
No default function can be customized via VIA.
What happens when I switch to Mac mode from Windows?
The WIN and ALT keys are swapped when switching to MAC mode.
How do I manage the battery indicator?
Battery management details are not provided in this manual. Please refer to specific battery-related instructions.
Why is my WIN key not working?
In the case of locking the WIN key by pressing FN+WIN, the WIN key cannot be triggered for use. To unlock it, simply press FN+WIN again.
Why have my WIN key and ALT key swapped, and my F1-F12 keys become non-responsive or turned into function keys?
After long-pressing FN+M for 3 seconds, the keyboard will switch to MAC mode. In this mode, on a Windows system, the WIN key and ALT key will swap positions, and the F1-F12 keys will become function keys. To switch back to Windows mode, long-press FN+M for 3 seconds again.
How can I customize keybindings and use macro functions?
You can download the latest driver and JSON files. You can use VIA to customize keybindings, edit macro functions, and experience the full functionality of the FIBO 75 keyboard.
FCC Statement
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 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.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RF Exposure Information
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition, compliance with exposure requirements.
Documents / Resources
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