AULA F99 Pro Keyboard User Manual
Keyboard Function Description
The keyboard features a 99-key layout with a gasket structure and single PCB key slot design for a soft and delicate typing feel. Keycaps and mechanical switches are hot-swappable, allowing for DIY customization with various switch types and keycaps available on the market. It includes a 2-stage adjustable stand with a separate receiver storage compartment. The ergonomic design allows for frequently used function keys to be set in combination with the Fn key. The keyboard offers response speeds of 1000Hz in wired and 2.4G modes, and 125Hz in Bluetooth mode.
Key Indicators:
- 1: Caps Lock Indicator
- 2: RGB Ambient Bar Lighting / Battery Status Indicator
- 3: Type-C Port
- 4: Connection Mode Switch (2.4G / Wired / Bluetooth)
- 5: 2.4G Wireless Receiver (USB)
- 6: Num Lock Indicator
- 7: Dial (Knob)
Wired Mode / Power ON・OFF
To connect in wired mode, switch to 'Wired', connect the USB Type-C cable to the keyboard, and then connect the USB end of the cable to your computer's USB port.
Power ON/OFF: When not powered by USB, switching to wired mode will turn off the keyboard and disconnect the internal battery power.
2.4G Connection Guide
To connect via 2.4G, switch to '[2.4G]' mode, connect the USB Type-C cable to the keyboard, and plug the USB receiver into your computer's USB port.
Manual Pairing: Press and hold the 'Fn + ~' keys for approximately 3 seconds. The blue indicator light will flash rapidly, entering pairing mode. Connect the receiver to the computer's USB port. The blue indicator light will remain lit for about 2 seconds, completing the 2.4G connection.
Caution: When connecting in 2.4G mode, ensure the keyboard is in pairing standby mode before connecting the receiver to the computer. Connecting the receiver first may result in improper device recognition.
Bluetooth (BT) Connection Guide
To connect via Bluetooth, switch to 'BT' mode. Press and hold 'Fn + 1' for approximately 3 seconds. The indicator light in the upper left corner will flash, entering pairing mode. Open the Bluetooth list on your device and connect to '[AULA-F99Pro 3.0]' or '[AULA-F99Pro 5.0]'. Upon successful connection, the blue indicator light will stay lit for about 2 seconds and then turn off automatically.
Quick Device Switching using Combination Keys:
- Press and hold 'Fn + Number Key (1, 2, 3)' for approximately 3 seconds to enter pairing or search mode, indicated by a flashing light. If switching to an already connected device, the blue indicator light will flash slowly.
- Press 'Fn + Number Key (1, 2, 3)' briefly to switch between devices.
- Check the keyboard model on your computer or connected device and connect via Bluetooth.
Backlight Effect Adjustment
Press 'Fn + |' together to adjust backlight effects. There are 16 different backlight effects available.
Lighting Effect Shortcut Key Adjustment
Use the following Fn key combinations to adjust lighting effects:
- Fn + Tab (↑): Cycle through lighting modes
- Fn + Tab (↓): Decrease lighting brightness
- Fn + Tab (←): Decrease lighting effect speed
- Fn + Tab (→): Increase lighting effect speed
Combine with the driver's music-sync RGB lighting effects to choose from 10 lighting modes.
RGB Ambient Light Bar Adjustment
- Fn + Right Shift + ?: Switch RGB ambient light bar modes
- Fn + Right Shift + ?: Change RGB ambient light bar color
- Fn + Right Alt + ?: Adjust RGB ambient light bar brightness
- Fn + B: Display battery status on RGB ambient light bar
- Fn + >: Cycle through RGB ambient light bar speed
Operating System Mode Switching
Press 'Fn + WIN' to enable/disable the WIN key lock. When locked, the indicator light turns on, and the key is disabled (in Windows systems).
For Mac or iOS systems, the positions of the left WIN key and left ALT key automatically switch. (The WIN key is not locked in this case.)
- Fn + Q: Switches to Android mode (Q key flashes red for 3 seconds).
- Fn + W: Switches to Windows mode (W key flashes red for 3 seconds).
- Fn + E: Switches to Mac mode (E key flashes red for 3 seconds).
- Fn + R: Switches to iOS mode (R key flashes red for 3 seconds).
F1~F12 keys function as their default when pressed alone, and as combination functions when used with the Fn key.
Dual Mode Switching Guide
- Game Mode: Press the mode key briefly to cycle through 16 RGB backlight effects. The CAP and WIN key indicators will flash green.
- Office Mode: Press the mode key briefly to cycle through 16 RGB backlight effects. The CAP and WIN key indicators will flash blue. Pressing the mode key briefly activates multimedia functions (mute). Rotating the knob clockwise increases volume; counter-clockwise decreases volume.
When the mode key is pressed briefly, 16 RGB backlight effects will cycle.
Rotating the knob clockwise increases brightness; counter-clockwise decreases brightness.
When the mode key is pressed briefly, multimedia functions (mute) are activated.
Rotating the knob clockwise increases volume; counter-clockwise decreases volume.
Shortcut Key Description
Bluetooth Connection: Switch to BT mode, select the device number (Fn+1/2/3), and press Fn+~ for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode.
| ESC | DEL | Insert | |||
| WIN | Windows Key Lock/Unlock | Scroll Lock | PrtSc | ||
| FN + | 1: Bluetooth Pairing (Device 1) | 2: Bluetooth Pairing (Device 2) | 3: Bluetooth Pairing (Device 3) | Calculator | Pause |
| HOME | End | ||||
Pressing 'Fn + ESC' restores lighting effects to factory default settings. Previously paired Bluetooth device information is retained.
Android Mode Functionality (Fn + Q): Pressing 'Fn + Q' will cause the Q key to flash red for approximately 3 seconds, switching to Android mode.
Function Key Combinations:
| Input Key | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Function | Decrease Brightness | Increase Brightness | Window Switch | Desktop | Decrease Lighting Brightness | Increase Lighting Brightness |
| Input Key | FN + F1 | FN + F2 | FN + F3 | FN + F4 | FN + F5 | FN + F6 |
| Function | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 |
| Input Key | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12 |
| Function | Previous Track | Play/Pause | Next Track | Mute | Decrease Volume | Increase Volume |
| Input Key | FN + F7 | FN + F8 | FN + F9 | FN + F10 | FN + F11 | FN + F12 |
| Function | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12 |
Windows Mode Functionality (Fn + W): Pressing 'Fn + W' will cause the W key to flash red for approximately 3 seconds, switching to Windows mode.
Mac Mode Functionality (Fn + E): Pressing 'Fn + E' will cause the E key to flash red for approximately 3 seconds, switching to Mac mode.
iOS Mode Functionality (Fn + R): Pressing 'Fn + R' will cause the R key to flash red for approximately 3 seconds, switching to iOS mode.
Current Status Indicator Guide
Press and hold the Fn key to check the following:
- Current connection mode (2.4G, Bluetooth, Wired)
- Current Bluetooth channel (Channel 1, 2, 3)
- Current system mode (Android, Windows, Mac, iOS)
The backlight of the corresponding key will illuminate, and will return to its original lighting state when the Fn key is released.
Indicator Lights:
- 2.4G Mode Indicator: '~' key
- Wired Mode Indicator: '4' key
- Bluetooth Channel Indicator: '1, 2, 3' keys
- System Mode Indicator: 'Q, W, E, R' keys
Smart Sleep Mode Guide
In BT (Bluetooth) / 2.4G mode, the keyboard will automatically enter sleep mode (lights off) after 1 minute of inactivity. Pressing any key will reactivate the keyboard.
Charging Guide
To charge the keyboard, connect the provided USB cable to your computer. While charging, the RGB ambient light bar will display a bright green flowing light effect.
In 2.4G/Bluetooth mode (when the USB cable is not connected), press 'Fn + B' to check the battery level. A green light indicates sufficient battery, a fading green indicates decreasing battery, and red indicates low battery.
Type-C connection offers more stable and superior performance.
Charging Precautions:
- It is recommended to charge using only computer USB ports.
- Do not use fast-charging mobile phone chargers.
- Do not use low-quality or non-standard power adapters.
- Do not use adapters that cause overvoltage or overcurrent.
- Avoid charging near high-temperature equipment.
- Turn off the power switch if the device will not be used for an extended period.
The above charging precautions apply to other devices with charging functions (mice, headphones, speakers, etc.) as well.
Product Specifications
- Number of Keys: 99
- Total Button Stroke: 4.0mm
- FN Key Multi-functionality
- Product Dimensions: 406.76x139.31x43.28±0.1mm
- Product Weight: Approx. 1205g (excluding wired/receiver) / Approx. 1254g (including wired/receiver)
- Charging Voltage/Current: DC5V ⎓ 1250mA
- Rated Voltage: DC 3.7V (fully charged to 4.2V)
- Rated Current: 250mA@3.7V (with default lighting effects) / 20mA (with all lighting off)
- Battery Life: Approx. 32 hours (with default lighting effects) / Approx. 400 hours (with all lighting off)
- Battery Capacity: 8000mAh (2x4000mAh) Rechargeable Lithium Battery
- Charging Interface: Type-C Interface
- Computer System Requirements:
- Wired/2.4G Mode: All Windows OS (WIN XP, WIN7, WIN8, WIN10). Driver may be required for Win95, Win98 systems.
- Wired Mode/2.4G Receiver: USB 1.1 or higher port.
- Bluetooth Mode: Device name "AULA-F99Pro 3.0" for WIN7 and earlier systems.
- Bluetooth Mode: Device name "AULA-F99Pro 5.0" for WIN8, WIN10 and later systems.
- Bluetooth Mode: For MAC computers, Android phones/tablets, and iOS phones/tablets with BT3.0, BLE4.0, BLE5.0 or higher hardware.
- Hardware Connection: Wired USB/2.4G receivers support hot-swapping (plug and play).
Customer Support
Dongguan Suoai Electronics CO., LTD
www.aulastar.com
SOAI Industry Park, Huayu Street Changlong Village
Huangjiang Town Dongguan City Guangdong Province
Execution Standard:GB/T 4943.1-2022
Made in China
Customer Support:
Sipcom Korea Co., Ltd.
070-5096-7381
