Akko YU01 Multi-modes User Manual & Quick Start Guide
Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Akko YU01 Multi-modes keyboard. Please read this manual carefully before use for a better experience. Keep it for future reference.
A visual representation of the Akko YU01 keyboard is provided, showing its layout.
Package Contents
The package typically includes:
- Keyboard
- USB Cable
- User Manual
- Keycap Puller
System Requirements
Compatible with Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 or higher versions.
Installation Steps
Connect the keyboard to your computer by plugging the USB cable into an available USB-A port.
LED Indicator Overview
Independent Indicators
| Status | Indicator Location | Re-Connecting | Pairing | Connected |
| BT1 | Button Q | Blue light blinks slowly | Blue light blinks fast | The indicator stops flashing |
| BT2 | Button W | Yellow light blinks slowly | Yellow light blinks fast | The indicator stops flashing |
| BT3 | Button E | Purple light blinks slowly | Purple light blinks fast | The indicator stops flashing |
| 2.4G | Button R | Green light blinks slowly | Green light blinks fast | The indicator stops flashing |
| Wired | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Status Indicators
| Status | Indicator Location | Indicating Mode |
| Low Battery | Red Light Blinks Slowly | |
| Charging | Left Ctrl Key | Steady Red |
| Fully Charged | Green Light Stays On / Turn Off The Lights | |
| Caps | LED for Caps Key | Steady White |
| Lock Win | LED for left Win Key | Steady White |
YU01 Key Combinations
The keyboard features various key combinations for enhanced functionality.
- Fn + U: Prt Scr
- Fn + I: Scrlk
- Fn + O: Pause
- Fn + K: Home
- Fn + L: End
- Right Ctrl: Switch between Function Keys and Numeric Keys
Function Key Combinations (Note 1)
| Function Key | Action | Function Key | Action |
| F1 | My Computer | F7 | Skip back (Audio) |
| F2 | Home | F8 | Pause/Play (Audio) |
| F3 | F9 | Skip forward (Audio) | |
| F4 | Calculator | F10 | Mute |
| F5 | Music Player | F11 | Volume down |
| F6 | Pause | F12 | Volume up |
Numeric Key Combinations (Note 2)
| Key | Function | Key | Function |
| 1 | F1 | 7 | F7 |
| 2 | F2 | 8 | F8 |
| 3 | F3 | 9 | F9 |
| 4 | F4 | 0 | F10 |
| 5 | F5 | - | F11 |
| 6 | F6 | + | F12 |
YU01 System Features (Windows)
- Lock Windows Key: Press Fn + Left Win Key
- Restore Factory Settings: Hold down Fn and press Esc for 3 seconds.
- Switch System: Fn + A (Windows), Fn + S (Mac)
YU01 System Features (Mac)
- Right Alt: Command
- Left Alt: Command
- Left Win: Option
- Fn + Right Ctrl: Switch between Function Keys and Numeric Keys
Function Key Combinations (Note 1)
| Function Key | Action | Function Key | Action |
| F1 | Decrease display brightness | F8 | Pause/Play (Audio) |
| F2 | Increase display brightness | F9 | Skip forward (Audio) |
| F3 | Open mission control | F10 | Mute |
| F4 | Activate Siri | F11 | Volume down |
| F7 | Skip back (Audio) | F12 | Volume up |
Numeric Key Combinations (Note 2)
| Key | Function | Key | Function |
| 1 | F1 | 8 | F8 |
| 2 | F2 | 9 | F9 |
| 3 | F3 | 0 | F10 |
| 4 | F4 | - | F11 |
| 7 | F7 | + | F12 |
YU01 Lighting Customization
Use the following Fn key combinations to customize lighting:
- Fn + Ins: Switch the main backlight color of the keyboard
- Fn + ↑: Bright
- Fn + ↓: Dim
- Fn + ←: Slower Animation
- Fn + →: Faster Animation
- Fn + Del: Switch the main backlight effects of the keyboard
- Fn + PgDn: Switch the side light effects
- Fn + PgUp: Light OFF/ON
YU01 Connection Guide
The keyboard supports wireless and wired modes.
- Wireless Mode: The switch is located under the CAPS key.
- Wired Mode: Connect via USB cable.
Connection Modes
| Key | Mode | Action |
| Q | Bluetooth Device 1 | Short press to reconnect |
| W | Bluetooth Device 2 | Long press to pair |
| E | Bluetooth Device 3 | |
| R | 2.4G Wireless Device | |
| T | Wired Mode |
2.4G Pairing
To pair in 2.4G mode: Turn on the keyboard, press Fn + R to enter 2.4G mode. Then press and hold Fn + R for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Insert the receiver. The green indicator light will flash quickly. Pairing is successful when the indicator light stays on for 2 seconds. If no device is found within 30 seconds, the indicator will turn off, and the keyboard will enter sleep mode.
Bluetooth Pairing
To pair via Bluetooth: Turn on the keyboard, press Fn + Q/W/E to enter Bluetooth mode. Press and hold Fn + Q/W/E for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The indicator light (blue/yellow/purple) will flash quickly. Once connected, the indicator light stays on for 2 seconds. If connection fails, the indicator light turns off, and the keyboard enters sleep mode.
Battery Level Check
In wireless mode, press Fn + Backspace to check the battery level:
- Less than 30%: Keys 1-2 light up red.
- Less than 100%: Keys 1-9 light up green.
- Full battery: Keys 1-0 light up green.
Visual representation of battery levels indicated by key lights.
Key/Lighting Effects Customization Instruction
- VIA Software: VIA is a recognized software for configuring and personalizing keyboard settings. Users can remap keys and adjust lighting on VIA/QMK firmware keyboards.
- Web Version: https://usevia.app/
- App: https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases
VIA allows key remapping, custom macros, and lighting customization. For connection issues, load the V3 JSON file specific to your keyboard model. Download JSON files from: https://en.akkogear.com/download/
- Source Code: Keyboard source code (GPL license) is available via: https://github.com/akkogear
Akko Warranty and Service Statement
- Akko provides a One-Year warranty for customers in mainland China. For other regions, contact your seller (Akko distributor) for specific warranty policy.
- If the warranty expires, customers must pay for repairs. Akko can provide repair instructions, but users are responsible for any loss during self-repair.
- Defects from disassembly, improper usage, and incorrect installation are not covered by warranty.
- Return and warranty policies may vary by platform and distributor at the time of purchase.
Company: Shenzhen Yinchen Technology Co., Ltd
Address: 33 Langbi Rd, Bitou First Industrial Zone, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China
Tel: 0755-23216420
Website: www.akkogear.com
Origin: Shenzhen, China
WARNING: Water and Beverages can't be poured into the Keyboard.
Certifications: CE, FC
Manufacturing: Made in China
Precautions: Man-made damage includes, but is not limited to, immersion, falling off, and pulling wires with excessive force.
