KLIM Shift Keyboard User Manual

Package Contents and Product Diagram

The package includes:

• Keyboard
• Magnetic frame (attached)
• USB to Type-C cable
• 2.4G Wireless receiver
• Set of replacement keycaps (standard OEM)
• Keycap puller
• Switch puller
• User manual + Reference card

Product Diagram: The keyboard layout is shown with numbered parts:

1. ON/OFF switch

2. USB-C port

3. 2.4G Wireless Receiver

4. FN Button

5. Mode button

6. USB-C cable

Note: Diagrams correspond to the US layout; some keys may vary in the UK layout.

Quick Start Guide

Wired Mode

Connect the USB cable to the keyboard and then to your computer. Flick the switch behind the keyboard to the ON position. Press the mode switch underneath the keyboard until it is set to “Wired” (indicated by an orange light).

Wireless Mode (2.4G)

Take the wireless USB receiver from behind the keyboard and connect it to your computer. Flick the switch behind the keyboard to the ON position. Press the mode switch underneath the keyboard until it is set to “2.4G mode” (indicated by a green light).

Bluetooth Mode

Press the mode switch underneath the keyboard until it is set to “Bluetooth” (indicated by a blue light). Press and hold FN + Q for 3 seconds to search for compatible devices. The light will start blinking to indicate pairing status. On the device you wish to pair, navigate to Bluetooth settings and select “KLIM Shift 5.0 / 3.0” to establish the connection. For detailed instructions and pairing multiple devices, refer to the “Bluetooth Connection Mode” section.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the ON/OFF switch is set to ON and the correct mode is selected underneath the keyboard for any connection type.

Charging the Battery

Battery Indicators

The light on the spacebar indicates the battery status:

• White light: Full battery
• Yellow light: Charging
• Red light (flashing): Low battery

When the keyboard battery is low, connect the included cable to your computer or an external power source (like a USB charger) to recharge. You can continue using the keyboard while it charges.

Power Saving Function

To conserve battery life, keyboard lights turn off after 7 minutes of inactivity on wireless connections (2.4G or Bluetooth). The keyboard enters standby mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. Disconnecting any wireless connection also puts the keyboard into standby mode.

Tip: Lowering brightness or turning off RGB lighting significantly extends battery life and reduces charging frequency.

Bluetooth Mode Details

You can pair up to 3 devices simultaneously and switch between them quickly. Follow the pairing steps detailed in the Quick Start Guide using the keys (Q, W, E) for each device.

Each key has a distinct light indicator (blue, cyan, purple). During pairing, the light flashes. Once paired with a device on the selected key (Q, W, or E), the light becomes solid and then turns off. If pairing isn't completed within 2 minutes, the process stops and the light turns off.

To switch between paired devices, press FN + Q/W/E. The corresponding light will blink once and then turn off.

Note: Depending on your Operating System, device names might appear as “KLIM Shift 3.0” or “KLIM Shift 5.0”. It is recommended to select 5.0 when available.

Keyboard Shortcuts & the FN Key

This is a compact keyboard, differing from standard 104/105-key layouts. The FN key provides access to all keys and multimedia shortcuts. Press and hold the FN key while pressing other keys to activate their secondary functions.

The diagram below indicates the location of special function key groups:

• Red: Multimedia shortcuts
• Blue: Function keys
• Green: Backlighting adjustment
• Yellow: Other functions

Tip: Small white text/icons on keys indicate their function when pressed with the FN key.

Backlight Adjustments

Modify backlighting effects, colors, brightness, and speed using these shortcuts. For advanced color customization, download dedicated drivers from www.klimtechs.com/drivers.

• Change Mode: Adjusts lighting effects.
• Change Color: Cycles through colors.
• Increase Brightness: Increases brightness.
• Decrease Brightness: Decreases brightness.
• Reduce effect speed: Slows down lighting effects.
• Increase effect speed: Speeds up lighting effects.

Function Keys

This set of keys allows access to F1-F12, Print Screen, Insert, Home, and End.

Multimedia Shortcuts

Other Shortcuts

• Restore original settings: Press and hold FN + ESC for 3 seconds.
• Restore Bluetooth settings: Press and hold FN + TAB for 3 seconds.
• Windows lock: Press FN + WIN to lock or unlock the Windows key.
• Select/Pair Bluetooth device 1: Press FN + Q
• Select/Pair Bluetooth device 2: Press FN + W
• Select/Pair Bluetooth device 3: Press FN + E

The keyboard defaults to Windows mode. For Mac users, press FN + Z to swap the functions of the Control, Win, and Alt keys to match Mac's Control, Command, and Option keys. Press FN + X to revert to the standard Windows key layout.

Keyboard Customization

Replacing the Keycaps

The keyboard includes a set of spare white keycaps for a unique look. Use the keycap removal tool: press down until the keycap hooks, then pull upwards. Align the new keycap with the switch and press firmly down. Ensure correct placement to avoid typing confusion.

Layout ideas are provided.

Frame/Frameless Mode

The keyboard frame is removable. Grip the keyboard and push down with thumbs while pulling the frame upwards. To reattach, align it until magnetically secured.

Replacing the Switches (Advanced Users Only!)

This keyboard is hotswappable, allowing switch replacement without soldering. Follow these steps:

1. Use the key removal tool to extract the keycaps (as described previously).
2. Clamp the front and back of the switch (not the sides) with a switch puller and pull upwards to remove it completely.
3. Take the new switch, align it with the switch socket, ensuring pins are straight, and push down firmly.
4. Reinstall the keycap by hand and enjoy your new switches!

Troubleshooting

If problems persist, contact support@klimtechnologies.com. The support team aims to reply within 24 hours.

Technical Specifications