DAREU EK861 Hotswap Keyboard User Manual

What's in the Box

The package for your DAREU EK861 Hotswap Keyboard includes the following items:

• Keyboard x1
• [Keycap Puller] x1
• [Switch Puller] x1
• [USB-C Cable] x1
• [2.4GHz Dongle] x1
• [User Manual] x1

Product Views

? Charging Indicator: The indicator light is red when charging and turns green when charging is complete.

The keyboard features a compact 61-key layout. Its dimensions are approximately 291mm in width, 101mm in height, and 42mm in depth.

The keyboard is suitable for all PC devices when connected via cable.

Parameters

How to Connect

The DAREU EK861 supports multiple connection platforms.

Channel A: Wired Connection

• Connect the keyboard using the provided USB-C cable.
• Note: If connecting via cable, wireless modes will be disabled.

Channel 2.4GHz Connection

• Plug the [2.4GHz Dongle] into your device.
• The keyboard should be plug-and-play.
• If connection fails, press and hold Fn + Q for 5 seconds. The indicator light (Esc key) will flash quickly.
• Ensure the dongle is inserted and pair the keyboard.

Channel Bluetooth (BT1 / BT2) Connection

1. Switch the connection mode button to the BT position.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your device and search for the keyboard.
3. Pair and connect the keyboard.

Troubleshooting: If you cannot search for the keyboard or wish to connect to a different device, press and hold Fn + Q for 5 seconds. The indicator light (Esc key) will flash quickly. Then, pair it for use with the new device.

Basic Information

Adjustable Magnetic Keyboard Feet

The keyboard is equipped with adjustable magnetic feet. By taking the feet out and rotating them 90 degrees, you can increase the keyboard's height by 3.5mm, allowing for a more ergonomic typing angle.

? 90 degrees rotating ?

Built-in Battery

The keyboard features a built-in [Battery], designed for long battery life.

Key Shortcuts

Backlight Control

• Fn + L: Switch the backlight (Total 20 lighting modes).
• Fn + . >: Switch the backlight color.
• Fn + Tab: Reset the backlight (Long press for 5 seconds).
• Fn + [Brightness Symbol]: Backlit brightness control (Cycle: 100%-OFF-25%-50%-75%).

Note: In wireless mode, if there is no key operation for 5 minutes, the backlight will automatically turn off. It will wake up on any key press.

Advanced Shortcuts

• Fn + Alt + Ctrl + ↑: Activates combo keys for 5 seconds, then exchanges arrow key functions.
• After arrow keys are exchanged:
  • Fn + ?/ = /
  • Fn + ⇧ Shift + ?/ = ?

Key Function Mapping

The Fn key can be combined with other keys to access additional functions:

• Fn + 1 to F12: Access F1-F12 functions.
• Fn + Y: Print Screen (PrSc).
• Fn + U: Scroll Lock (ScLk).
• Fn + I: Pause (Pause).
• Fn + J: Home (Home).
• Fn + K: Page Up (PgUp).
• Fn + H: Insert (Ins).
• Fn + M: End (End).
• Fn + ,: Page Down (PgDn).
• Fn + ?: Delete (Del).
• Fn + Win: Windows Lock/Unlock.
• Fn + W: Left Windows key ↔ Left Alt key (Long press for 5 seconds).

Additional function mappings:

• Volume Control: Fn + [Arrow Keys]
• Screen Brightness Control: Fn + [Arrow Keys]
• Function Key: Fn + [Specific Keys]

How to Use Driver

Download the latest driver for your DAREU EK861 keyboard from the official DAREU website if needed.

Visit www.dareu.com to learn more and download drivers. (Note: The images in this manual are for reference only.)

Driver Interface

The driver software allows for:

• Key Assignment: Customize key functions.
• Light Settings: Control backlight effects, including breathing modes and brightness levels (0-100%).
• Macro Editor: Create and manage custom macros.
• Profiles: Save and load up to three different configuration profiles.

Macro Interface

Within the Macro Editor, you can:

• Macro List: View and select existing macros.
• Key List: Assign actions to specific keys.
• Recording Options:
  • Start record: Begin recording macro input.
  • Automatic recording time delay: Set delays between recorded actions.
  • Cycle until the key released: Macro repeats until the key is let go.
  • Specified cycle times: Set a specific number of repetitions.
• Insert event: Add specific actions or delays into a macro.
• New macro: Create a new macro from scratch.

Right-click on items within the macro interface for editing options.