Vortex ONE 4 Mechanical Keyboard User Guide

Connection Modes

The Vortex ONE 4 keyboard supports three connection modes:

• USB
• 2.4Ghz Wireless
• Bluetooth

Switching Between Paired Devices

The keyboard can be paired with multiple devices. Use the following key combinations to switch between them:

Pairing Bluetooth Devices: Turn on the power switch, hold down Fn + 3/4/5 for three seconds to enter pairing mode. The device will display "ONE4#1/2/3". Once confirmed, the pairing is complete. During the process, LED1/2/3 indicator lights will sequentially flash yellow light.

Macro Guide (Supports Bluetooth Mode Macro)

This keyboard allows for macro recording, particularly in Bluetooth mode.

1. Press Fn + number keys (1-4) to select an editing layer. Layer 1 is the base layer; layers 2, 3, and 4 are editable. The corresponding LED1/2/3 indicator lights will show green, red, or yellow.
2. Press Fn + number key 0 (Absolute position) to enter editing mode. The LED1/2/3 indicator lights will continuously flash the color of the selected editing layer, indicating readiness to record.
3. Select the key to be edited. The indicator light for that layer will remain illuminated. Each key editing length is 32 keys.
4. To record: Firstly, define the key combination (e.g., 'A' key or Fn + 'A'). Then, define the output (e.g., "12345678"). Press Fn + "." (decimal point) key in the number key area to confirm, and the indicator light of that layer will flash again.
5. After completing the recording, you can proceed to record the next one by repeating the steps in 4. To exit programming mode, press Fn + number key 0.

Indicator Lights

The keyboard features three indicator lights (LED1, LED2, LED3) that provide status information.

Status Indicators:

• LED1 (Green): Num Lock active
• LED2 (Green): Caps Lock active
• LED3 (Green): Scroll Lock active

Function/Mode Indicators:

• LED1 (Red): Caps Lock and Ctrl keys swapped
• LED2 (Red): Windows key locked
• LED3 (Red): Fn (F1-F12) Master/Slave switch mode

Note: In the defined indicator lights, if two types are both turned on, for example, Caps Lock and Windows Lock are both illuminated, it will become a yellow light.

Fn Key Combos

Access additional functions by pressing the Fn key in combination with other keys.

Windows OS Fn Key Combos:

• Fn + P: Check Battery Level.
  • 66%-100%: LED1, 2, 3 flash red light for two seconds.
  • 33%-66%: LED1 and 2 flash red light for two seconds.
  • Below 33%: LED1 flashes red light for one second.
  • Low battery indication (appears when any key is pressed): LED2 flashes red light.
  • Unable to charge: LED1, 2, 3 flash red light in sequence.
• Fn + X: View Current Channel. (LED1=1, LED2=2, LED3=4)
  • Channel 1: LED1 flashes yellow light for two seconds.
  • Channel 2: LED2 flashes yellow light for two seconds.
  • Channel 3: LED1 and LED2 flash yellow light for two seconds.
  • Channel 4: LED3 flashes yellow light for two seconds.
  • Channel 5: LED1 and LED3 flash yellow light for two seconds.
• Fn + F1: Screen Brightness -
• Fn + F2: Screen Brightness +
• Fn + F4: Search
• Fn + F5: Voice Recognition
• Fn + F6: Hibernate
• Fn + F7: Previous Track
• Fn + F8: Play/Pause
• Fn + F9: Next Track
• Fn + F10: Mute
• Fn + F11: Volume -
• Fn + F12: Volume +
• Fn + Tab: F1-F12 Master/Slave switch
• Fn + W: Switch to Windows OS
• Fn + M: Switch to Mac OS
• Fn + Caps Lock: Caps/Ctrl swap
• Fn + L_Win: Windows Lock [lock]
• Fn + R: Menu [menu]
• Fn + 0: Indicator Lights ON/OFF [indicator lights on/off]
• Fn + Ins: Restore current layer key values (absolute position). Hold for 5 seconds, the indicator LED of the current layer will light up 5 times.
• Fn + R_Alt + L_Alt: Keyboard restore to default. Hold for 5 seconds, LED 1, 2, and 3 light up red light for 5 times.

Mac OS Fn Key Combos:

• Fn + F1: Screen Brightness -
• Fn + F2: Screen Brightness +
• Fn + F3: Mission Control
• Fn + F4: Spotlight
• Fn + F5: Dictation / Siri
• Fn + F6: Do Not Disturb
• Fn + F7: Rewind
• Fn + F8: Play/Pause
• Fn + F9: Fast-forward
• Fn + F10: Mute
• Fn + F11: Volume -
• Fn + F12: Volume +
• Fn + Tab: F1-F12 Master/Slave switch
• Fn + W: Switch to Windows OS
• Fn + M: Switch to Mac OS
• Fn + Caps Lock: Caps/Ctrl swap
• Fn + R_Alt + L_Alt: Restore current layer key values (absolute position). Hold for 5 seconds, the indicator LED of the current layer will light up 5 times.
• Fn + 0: Indicator Lights ON/OFF [indicator lights on/off]

Fn Switching: Simultaneously press Caps Lock, L_Ctrl, and R_Win to enter Fn setting mode (flashing white light). At this time, the first key pressed is the Fn key. (Ins, Enter, Shift cannot be used as Fn, and macro is not available in the Fn layer).

Technical Specifications & Compliance

Product Name: Mechanical Keyboard

Model Name: VTK-1080

Product Size: L*W*H: 44.0*13.5*3.0 cm ± 0.3

Battery: Lithium battery

Working Current: 9mA - Release the key will enter into standby mode

Standby Current: 4mA - Hibernate for 30 minutes will enter into sleep mode

Sleep Current: 0.7mA (Bluetooth will be disconnected)

Rated Input Power: 5V 500mA

Company Name: Vortexgear Co., Ltd.

Company Address: 4F., No. 14, Ln. 181, Sec. 2, Jiuzong Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, 114709, Taiwan

FCC Compliance: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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