DAREU EK871 Hotswap Keyboard User Manual

What's in the box

Keycap puller x1
Switch puller x1
Cable x1
User manual x1
Keyboard x1
2.4GHz dongle x1

Product Views

Dimensions

The keyboard has a compact 70% layout. Its dimensions are approximately 329mm in width, 101mm in depth, and 42mm in height.

Charging Indicator

The charging indicator light is red when the keyboard is charging and turns green when charging is complete.

Connectivity

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

Parameters

Keyboard type	70% (71 keys)
Connection way	wired + BT + 2.4GHz
Operating distance	<10 m (Wireless mode)
Keycap	ABS with double injection
Switch	Hot-swap switch
Weight	662±10g (Not include cable)
Dimension	328 x 100 x 42 mm
Key conflict	N-Key rollover
Backlight	RGB
Battery	1900 mAh
Working voltage	5V
Working current	170mA
Compatibility	Win 7 and later / Mac OS / Android

How to Connect

Connection Channels

The keyboard supports three connection channels:

Channel A: Wired [wired]
Channel ?: 2.4GHz [2.4GHz]
Channel BT1 BT2: Bluetooth [Bluetooth]

Connecting via Wired

Connect the keyboard using the provided cable and it is ready for use. If the keyboard is in wireless mode, it will turn off when connected via cable.

Connecting via 2.4GHz

Switch the keyboard's connection button to the 2.4GHz position. Insert the included 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) will flash quickly. Then, pair the dongle.

Connecting via Bluetooth

1. Switch the keyboard's connection button to the Bluetooth position (BT1 or BT2).
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your device and search for the keyboard.
3. Pair and connect.

Troubleshooting Connection

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) will flash quickly, allowing you to pair it for use.

Basic Information

Adjustable Magnetic Keyboard Feet

The keyboard features adjustable magnetic feet. By taking out the keyboard feet and rotating them 90 degrees, you can increase the keyboard's height by 3.5mm.

Battery

The keyboard has a built-in Li-Battery, providing long battery life.

Backlight Switch

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 + [light-adjustment-key]: Backlit brightness control (Cycle: 75%-100%-OFF-25%-50%).

Power Saving

In wireless mode, if there is no key operation for 5 minutes, the backlight automatically turns off and wakes up on any key press.

Key Shortcuts

Function Keys (F1-F12)

Fn + F1 through F12: Accesses the secondary functions of the F1-F12 keys.

Multimedia and Brightness Controls

Fn + Arrow Keys (Up/Down): Volume control [volume-control].
Fn + Arrow Keys (Left/Right): Screen brightness control [brightness-control].

System Shortcuts

Fn + W: Win Lock/Unlock [win-lock-unlock].
Fn + Esc: Produces the `~` character.
Fn + ↑: Page Up (PgUp).
Fn + ↓: Page Down (PgDn).

How to Use Driver

Download the driver from the DAREU website if needed. The pictures provided are for reference only. For more information, please visit www.dareu.com.

Driver Interface

The driver software allows for key assignment and light customization. It includes sections for managing profiles (Profile 1, Profile 2, Profile 3) and restoring settings.

Macro Interface

The Macro Editor within the driver software enables users to record and assign macros. Features include starting recording, automatic recording time delay, cycle until key released, specified cycle times, and inserting events. Users can create new macros and manage key lists.

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