K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard
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Product Specifications
- Model: K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard
- Compatibility: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Wireless Connection: 2.4 GHz Receiver, Bluetooth
- Backlight: Adjustable brightness and speed
- Additional Features: Key remapping, multiple layers,
customizable lighting effects
Product Usage Instructions
1. Connectivity
To connect the keyboard:
- Switch toggle to 2.4 GHz mode.
- Press fn+4 for 3 seconds.
- Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to the device USB port or pair via
Bluetooth by toggling to Bluetooth mode with fn+1 for 4
seconds. - Ensure the system toggle matches your computer’s operating
system.
2. Backlight Controls
To control the backlight:
- Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect.
- Press fn + tab to toggle the backlight on/off.
- Adjust brightness with fn + W (increase) and fn + S
(decrease). - Adjust the backlight speed with fn + T (increase) and fn + G
(decrease).
3. Keychron Launcher App
Visit launcher.keychron.com to access the Keychron online
Launcher app for key remapping and customization.
4. Layers
The keyboard has four layers of key settings, with layers 0 and
1 for Mac systems and layers 2 and 3 for Windows systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where can I find additional customization files?
A: Additional files for customization can be found at
https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-k10-he-user-guide
Q: How do I use the Keycap & Switch Puller?
A: The Keycap & Switch Puller included in the package helps
in removing keycaps or switches for maintenance or
customization.
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K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard
How to Remap Your QMK Enabled K HE Series Keyboard on macOS, Windows, Linux: https://www.keychron.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-launcher-to-program-your-keyboard
Source Code, download link will be available on the product page of our official website if the code is up on Github, you can then search “source code” to find it.
More files for further customization: https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-k10-he-user-guide
Fully Assembled Version
Keyboard 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard Including 1x Case 1x PCB 1x Aluminum Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x EPDM Foam 1x Bottom Case PET Film 1x Silicone Bottom Pad 8 Sets x Stabilizers 1 Set x Keycaps 1 Set x Magnetic Switches
Cable 1x Type-A to Type-C Cable
Receiver 1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver 1x Extension Adapter For Receiver
Tools 1x Keycap & Switch Puller 1x Screwdriver 1x Hex Key
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Barebone Version
Keyboard Kit 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches) Including 1x Case 1x PCB 1x Aluminum Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x EPDM Foam 1x Bottom Case PET Film 1x Silicone Bottom Pad 8 Sets x Stabilizers
Cable 1x Type-A to Type-C Cable
Receiver 1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver 1x Extension Adapter For Receiver
Tools 1x Keycap & Switch Puller 1x Screwdriver 1x Hex Key
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QUICK START GUIDE
If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box,then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps.
Mac / Windows
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1 Connect 2.4 GHz Receiver
Switch toggle to 2.4 GHz mode
Press fn+4 (for 3 seconds)
Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to the device USB port.
G / / BT
G = 2.4GHz
fn + 4
Note: For the best wireless experience, we recommend using the extension adapter for receiver and putting the 2.4 GHz receiver somewhere on your desk close to your keyboard for a low rate of latency and fewer signal interferences.
Type-C Cable
2.4 GHz Receiver
Extension Adapter For Receiver
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2 Connect Bluetooth 3 Connect Cable
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Switch toggle to Bluetooth
Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron K10 HE.
G / / BT
fn + 1
Switch toggle to Cable
G / / BT
4 Switch To The Right System
Please make sure the system toggle on the top left corner has been switched to the same system as your computer’s operating system.
Win Mac
5 The Backlight
Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
fn + Q
fn + tab
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6 Adjust The Backlight Brightness
Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness
Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
fn + W
7 Adjust The Backlight Speed
Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed
fn + S
Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed
fn + T
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fn + G
8 The Keychron Launcher App
Please visit launcher.keychron.com to access the Keychron online Launcher app. This app enables users to remap keys, adjust key actuation points, assign multiple commands to a single key, enter game controller mode, and more. If it cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get instruction.
*The online Launcher app can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers yet.
9 The Layers
There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer 0 and layer 1 are for the Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.
If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will be activated.
If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode, please make changes to the layer 2 instead of the top layer (the layer 0). This is a common mistake people are making.
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10 Factory Reset & Firmware Update
fn + J + Z
Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? Factory reset your keyboard 1. Power on your keyboard. 2. Press and hold fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds). The keyboard backlight will flash
in red quickly for 3 seconds, indicating that the keyboard has been reset. Flash your keyboard firmware 1. Visit launcher.keychron.com to open the online Launcher web app. 2. Ensure the keyboard is in Cable or Wired mode and plug in the power cable. 3. Find the ‘Firmware Update’ tab on the left side of the Launcher and connect
your keyboard with it. 4. Follow the instructions on the Launcher and complete the firmware update. *Step-by-step guide, search the keyword “firmware” on keychron.com.
11 Warranty
The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard.
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K10 HE WIRELESS MAGNETIC SWITCH KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Number of keys: 104 Switch type: Magnetic Battery: 4000mAh Charging time: Around 5 hours Charging port: Type-C Mode: Bluetooth / Wired / 2.4 GHz Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space) Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K10 HE
Function
LED Location
Status
Charging
Power Indicator
Low Power – Red Light Blinking Charging – Static Red Fully Charged – Static Green
Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz Indicator
Reconnecting – Fast Blinking Paired – Light Off Pairing – Slow Blinking
Caps Lock
Caps Lock Indicator
Enable Caps Lock – Static Blue Disable Caps Lock – Light Off
Num Lock
Num Lock Indicator
Enable Num Lock – Light Off Disable Num Lock – Static Blue
Mac Layout Indicator
Mac Layout
Switch to macOS – Static Blue
Windows Layout Indicator
Windows Layout
Switch to Windows OS – Static Blue
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K10 HE WIRELESS MAGNETIC SWITCH KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
Mac
Windows 12
Bluetooth Indicator 2.4 GHz Indicator Num Lock Indicator Caps Lock Indicator Mac Layout Indicator Windows Layout Indicator Type-C Port Power Indicator Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle) 2.4G / Cable / Bluetooth
(Connection Mode Toggle)
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac.
Scr-
Scr+
MCtl
LPad
Brght- Brght+ Prvs
Play
Next Mute
Vol-
Vol+
SShot
Siri
RGBMd
N.Lck
Left Shift
Left Ctrl
LOpt
LCmd
Space
Right Shift
RCmd
ROpt
MO(1)
RCtl
N.Ent
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LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G
RGB Toggle RGBMd+ Brght+ Hue+ Sat+
RGB SPI
RGBMd- Brght- Hue-
Sat-
RGB SPD
Batt
NKRO
F9
F10
F11
F12
RGBTg
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LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
Print Cortan RGBMd
N.Lck
Left Shift
Left Ctrl
LWin
LAlt
Space
Right Shift
RAlt
RWin
MO(3)
RCtl
N.Ent
LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin=Right Windows RCtl = Right Ctrl
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LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key.
Scr-
Scr+
Task
File
Brght- Brght+ Prvs
Play
BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G
RGB Toggle RGBMd+ Brght+ Hue+
Sat+
RGB SPI
RGBMd- Brght- Hue-
Sat-
RGB SPD
Batt NKRO
Next
Mute
Vol-
Vol+
RGBTg
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KEY DESCRIPTION
Key Description
Key Description
Scr-
Screen Brightness Decrease RGB Md-
RGB Mode Previous
Scr+
Screen Brightness Increase Hue+
Hue Increase
Bright-
Backlight Decrease
Hue-
Hue Decrease
Bright+
Backlight Increase
RGB SPI
RGB Speed Increase
Prvs Play Next Mute
Previous Play/Pause Next Mute
RGB SPD MO(1) MO(3) BTH1
RGB Speed Decrease
Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Bluetooth Host 1
Vol-
Volume Decrease
BTH2
Bluetooth Host 2
Vol+
Volume Increase
RGB Toggle Turn Backlight on/off
RGB Md+
RGB Mode Next
BTH3 2.4G Batt
Bluetooth Host 3 2.4 GHz Host Battery Life
NKRO Task File MCtl LPad Sat+ Sat-
Key Description N-key Rollover Task View File Explorer Mission Control LaunchPad Saturation Increase Saturation Decrease
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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION: CHARGING
Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Power indicator: A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 5 hours, a green power indicator will appear.
*The K10 HE keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 3A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The K10 HE can be charged in 2.4 GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode. **This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 3A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.
2.4 GHZ / CABLE / BLUETOOTH MODE (MODE TOGGLE) 2.4 GHZ MODE 1. Switch the toggle to the “G” option. Press “fn” + “4” on your keyboard for 3 seconds to activate the 2.4 GHz pairing status. 2. Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to your device’s USB Port. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.
BLUETOOTH MODE 1. Switch the toggle to the “BT” option. 2. Backlighting will be turned on. 3. Hold “fn+1” key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3
minutes to detect pairing).
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4. Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron K10 HE” on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing).
Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3”. *The Bluetooth indicator will continue to flash for 3 minutes. **Slow or failed connections may exist due to different Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the settings are correct.
Short press key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3” to switch to other device.
RECONNECT:
1. Switch the keyboard to the “BT” option to activate the keyboard. 2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 3 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device. 3. If the Bluetooth indicator is off, press any button to enter the connection again. * The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this function.
1. Switch the toggle to the ” ” option . 2. Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard. 3. Backlighting will be turned on. *Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.
TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD Switch the keyboard to the ”
” option and unplug the power cable.
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BACKLIGHT SETTING
Short press key combination “fn” + “tab” to turn the backlight on/off. Short press key combination “fn” + “Q” or “fn” + “A” to switch between different types of lighting effects.
AUTO SLEEP MODE: When the keyboard is in Bluetooth or 2.4G wireless mode, it will enter AUTO SLEEP MODE when there are no key operations to save power. 1. After 10 minutes of inactivity, the keyboard backlight turns off. Press any key to wake up the keyboard; 2. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the keyboard will enter deep sleep mode and disconnect the wireless
connection. Press the SPACE BAR to wake up the keyboard. The keyboard backlight turns on and automatically connects back to your device.
PROFILE SWITCHING IN HALL EFFECT MODE Short press fn + P + Z / X / C to switch to Profile 1 / 2 / 3. The keyboard backlight will flash red, with the Z / X / C key flashing white, indicating that the Hall Effect mode profile has been successfully switched.
The key combination for each Profile is configarable on the Launcher web app: open the app > go to Keymap > Custom > select the button PROF1 / PROF2 / PROF3 > drop it on the key you want on Layer 0 / 1 / 2 / 3. * PROF1 = Profile 1; PROF2 = Profile 2; PROF3 = Profile 3
OS TOGGLE SWITCH 1 — MAC/iOS Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operating system.
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2 — WINDOWS/ANDROID
3 — INPUT METHOD SWITCH
If unable to pair keyboard to device, confirm that the device you’re trying to pair with is Bluetooth-capable. If so, restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again. Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth connection will sometimes require additional software updates–a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating a successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer. Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth connections (Windows) and supports an external keyboard (HID profile).
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My keyboard isn’t working in Bluetooth mode. For the computer/smartphone: Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it. Then restart your device.
For the keyboard: Turn the keyboard off and back on. Then reconnect it to your device.
My keyboard isn’t working in 2.4 GHz mode. Ensure the toggle is set to 2.4 GHz, remove the receiver from your device, and press “fn” + “4” for 4 seconds to force pair, then reinsert the receiver into the device, keeping the keyboard within 20 cm of the receiver for optimal pairing.
Wireless connection is interrupted even within 10 meters. Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can interfere with the wireless signal.
Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard. Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS, functions of third-party input tools may be affected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date.
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Certain multimedia keys or function keys do not work. Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices. *Multimedia keys: Function keys: Safety Precaution: Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of the reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards. Always keep the product dry to avoid corrosion. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures below -10°C(14°F) or above 50°C(122°F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.
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Documents / Resources
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Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard [pdf] Installation Guide K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard, K10 HE, Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard, Magnetic Switch Keyboard, Switch Keyboard |