K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard
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Specifications:
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Backlight: Adjustable brightness and effects
- Additional Features: Key remapping, firmware update
capability
Product Usage Instructions:
- Connect 2.4GHz Receiver:
Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to the device’s USB port. - Connect Bluetooth:
– Switch toggle to 2.4GHz mode (G)
– For optimal performance, use the extension adapter for the
receiver and place it close to the keyboard.
– Switch toggle to Bluetooth mode (BT) and press fn + 1 to pair
with device Keychron K2 HE. - Connect Cable:
Switch toggle to Cable mode (Cable). - Adjust Backlight:
– Press fn + Q to change lighting effects
– Press fn + tab to toggle backlight on/off - Switch System:
Ensure the system toggle matches your computer’s operating system
(Win/Mac). - Adjust Backlight Brightness:
– Press fn + W to increase brightness
– Press fn + S to decrease brightness - Factory Reset & Firmware Update:
– Perform a factory reset by pressing fn + J + Z for 4
seconds
– Update firmware through the online Launcher web app - The Layers:
– Different layers for Mac and Windows systems, adjust settings
accordingly
FAQ:
- Q: How do I reset the keyboard if I encounter
issues? - Q: Can I customize key settings on different
layers? - Q: How can I update the firmware of the
keyboard? - Q: What browsers are compatible with the
Keychron online Launcher app? - Q: How can I adjust the backlight
brightness? - Q: How do I pair the keyboard in Bluetooth
mode?
A: To perform a factory reset, power on the
keyboard and press and hold fn + J + Z for 4 seconds.
A: Yes, there are four layers available for key
settings, allowing customization based on your preferences and
system.
A: Visit launcher.keychron.com to access the
online Launcher web app and follow the instructions under the
‘Firmware Update’ tab.
A: The online Launcher app is compatible with
the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers.
A: Use fn + W to increase brightness and fn + S
to decrease brightness.
A: Switch the toggle to Bluetooth mode and
press fn + 1 for 4 seconds to pair with the Keychron K2 HE
device.
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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.
Quick Start Guide
1 Connect 2.4GHz Receiver
Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to the device USB port.
2 Connect Bluetooth
Switch toggle to 2.4GHz mode
G / Cable / BT
G = 2.4GHz
Type-C Cable 2.4 GHz Receiver
Extension Adapter For Receiver
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.
Switch toggle to Bluetooth
G / Cable / BT
Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron K2 HE.
fn + 1
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
https://www.keychron.com/pages/how-to-use-he-mode-on-keychron-launcher
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-k2-he-user-guide
3 Connect Cable
5 The Backlight
Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
Switch toggle to Cable
G / Cable / BT
Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
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
6 Adjust The Backlight Brightness
Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness
Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
fn + Q
fn + tab
7 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 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.
fn + W
fn + S
8 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.
10 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.
Not Happy support@keychron.com
Documents / Resources
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