SATECHI SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard
FUNCTIONS
- FN Lock
- ON/OFF Switch
- USB-C Charging Port / Wired Mode
- Function / Shortcut Keys
- Mac / Windows Keys
- Backlight Pattern Key
- Lock Screen on macOS
- Bluetooth Device Keys
- USB Receiver Key
- USB Receiver Key
- Wired Mode Key
- NumLock Key
- Number Pad
- NumLock LED
- CapsLock LED
- Battery Low / Charging LED
- FN Key
- Windows Keycaps
ON / OFF
To turn the Keyboard on or off, move the switch on the top of the device to the “on” position.
Note: If the keyboard does not power on, please attempt to charge your keyboard & try again.
PAIRING YOUR DEVICES
BLUETOOTH MODE
- Wirelessly pair your keyboard to a compatible Bluetooth host device by holding
keys for ~3 seconds. - The backlight will turn on for ~3s and then power off after a successful connection. 2.4GHZ USB RECEIVER
2.4GHZ USB RECEIVER
- Connect the included 2.4GHz USB Receiver magnetized to the back of your keyboard and connect to a USB-A port on your host device or compatible adapter.
- Hold the 2.4GHz USB Receiver key for ~ 3 seconds to enable the receiver. The backlight will turn on for ~3s and then power off after a successful connection.
WIRED MODE
- Enable wired mode by holding the Wired Mode Key for ~3 seconds. The key backlight will turn on for ~3s and then power off after a successful connection.Note: When in wired mode, the keyboard will charge at the same time if connected to a port that supports power delivery.
CHARGING YOUR KEYBOARD
- To charge your keyboard, connect the included USB-C to USB-C cable to the USB-C port on your keyboard.
CHARGING LED LIGHT
- The Charging LED will illuminate blue while the device is charging.
FULLY CHARGED
- Once the keyboard is fully charged, the Charging LED will turn off.
LOW POWER MODE
- When the keyboard reaches low power mode, the space bar key will flash slowly (white) indicating low power.
- The backlight feature will be disabled to conserve battery.
HOT KEY FUNCTION & SUPPORT TABLE
OS SELECTION
MAC OS
If using macOS, upon pairing, hold FN + “O” for ~3 seconds. The backlight will turn on for ~3s and then power off after a successful connection.
WINDOWS
If using Windows, upon pairing, hold FN + “p” for ~ 3 seconds. The backlight will turn on for ~3s and then power off after a successful connection.
BACKLIGHT PATTERNS
14 TOTAL PATTERNS
- To turn the backlight on/off, hold g: for ~5 seconds.
- To switch between patterns, press the key once.
- Increase backlight brightness using –
- Decrease backlight brightness using –.
- Increase the backlight speed fn + right arrow (>).
- Decrease the backlight speed fn + left arrow (<).
FN LOCK
- When the FN Lock is activated, the “Esc” key will flash every second, indicating the feature is enabled.
- To disable the function lock, hold FN + ESC for 1-2 seconds or until the ESC key stops flashing.
SLEEP MODES
BLUETOOTH 1 & 2
- After ~ 1 minute of inactivity, the backlight will turn off to conserve battery.
- After 30 minutes of inactivity, the keyboard will go into sleep mode until a key is pressed.
2.4GHZ USB RECEIVER
- After ~ 1 minute of inactivity, the backlight will turn off to conserve battery.
- After 10 minutes of inactivity, the keyboard will go into sleep mode until a key is pressed.
WIRED MODE
- When in wired mode, the keyboard will not go into sleep mode and will not turn off the backlight unless manually done.
IMPORTANT
- Upon pairing, please select the correct operating system by holding FN + “O” for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS and FN + “p” for Windows operating systems. Failure to do so may result in your keyboard functioning improperly.
- When wirelessly pairing to some Windows operating systems, it may require you to pair via Control Panel and not Bluetooth Settings.
- Mechanical switches are soldered into PCB and are not hot-swappable. Please do not attempt to remove the switch from the keyboard.
- Keyboard keycaps are removable and replaceable. It is recommended to use a key-cap puller when removing keys to ensure no damage will be done to the switch.
Safety Instructions
Warning: Fire, electric shock, and damage to the keyboard device could occur if the following instructions are not obeyed
- Keep away from the microwave radiation source
- Do not place heavy objects on this product
- No dropping and bending
- Keep away from oil, chemical, or organic solvents
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC results. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 Federal Communications Commission (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 and outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Satechi declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of applicable EC directives. For Europe, a copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product may be obtained by visiting https://satechi.net/support/doc
WEEE Information: According to the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
IC: 24917-STKSM3
This device contains license-exempt transmitters)/receivers) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
Manufacturer:
- ADDRESS: 7365 Mission Gorge Rd. Ste. G San Diego, CA 92120, USA
- +1 858 268 1800
- support@satechi.com
- www.satechi.net
UK Representative
- Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service UK Ltd.
- Unit 536, Salisbury House London Wall, London, EC2M 5SQ
- +44 20 3289 6395
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