Epomaker Shadow-X User manual

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70% Hot Swappable RGB 2.4Ghz/Bluetooth 5.0/Wired
Mechanical Gaming Keyboard With LCD Screen
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Made in China
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Changyun Technology CO.,Ltd.
Address: Seventh Floor, Kai Daer Building, No.168 Tongsha Road,
Xili Street, Nanshan Disctrict, Shenzhen,Guangd0ng, CN
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.epomaker.com
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WINDOWS SHORTCUTS
Screen Brightness -
Screen Brightness +
Task
Search
Mail
Browser
Previous Track
Play/Pause
Next Track
Mute
Volume -
Volume +
FN + ESC
(Short press)
FN + SHIFT + ESC
MACOS SHORTCUTS
Screen Brightness -
Screen Brightness +
Task
Search
Previous Track
Play/Pause
Next Track
Mute
Volume -
Volume +
FN + ESC
(Short press)
FN + SHIFT + ESC
FUNCTION KEY COMBINATIONS
FN + WIN
FN + INS
Lock/Unlock Win Key
prtSc
LIGHT EFFECTS
Turn On/Off Backlights
FN + DEL
FN + ESC
(Hold 3s)
FN+E
FN+R
FN+ZIX/C
FN+PGDN
Reset the Keyboard
Long Press to Pair Device BTI
Long Press to Pair Device BT2
Long Press to Pair Device BT3
Long Press to Pair 2.4G Device
Toggle Layer 1/2/3
Toggle Screen Display
FN+t
Toggle RGB Effects
Backlights Brightness -
Backlights Brightness +
Toggle number rows
FN+L_CTRL and Fl-F12 keys
Enter the Display Menu
FN+MENU+ENTER
FN+MENU Choose among the Display menus

PAIRING BLUETOOTH
Toggle the knob to Bluetooth mode (2, 3, 4 0'clock direction), and then:
1.Hold Fn+Q/W/E for 3-5 seconds till the indicator flashes fast in red/green/blue, the keyboard is
ready to pair.
2. Turn on your Bluetooth device and find "Shadow-X BT5.O" or "Shadow-X BT3.O", then connect.
When the keyboard is connected to the Bluetooth device, the indicator stops flashing and the
connection is done.
PAIRING WIRELESS 2.4GHZ
Toggle the knob to 2.4G mode (1 0'clock direction), and then:
Insert the 2.4G dongle to your device. When the display shows that the keyboard is
under 2.4G mode and the connection is done.
WIRED MODE
Toggle the knob to wired mode (12 0'clock direction).
TOGGLE THE NUMBER ROW BETWEEN MULTI-MEDIA MODE AND Fl-F12 KEYS
Press Fn+L_Ctrl, the combinations from Fn+l to Fn+= will toggle between Multi-media functions and
Fl-F12 keys; for example, when Fn+l= Brightness -, it means that the number row is under the Multi-media
Mode; if you need to type Fl-F12 keys, press Fn+L_Ctrl, the number row will be changed to F keys mode.
ENTER LCD SCREEN DISPLAY MENU
Step 1.Press Fn + Menu + Enter to enter the menu on the screen. Press Fn + Menu + or— to choose the
menu among the Backlight Effects, Backlight Color, Backlight Speed, and Backlight Brightness.
Step 2. Press Fn + Menu + Enter to enter the second menu.
*Step 3. Press Fn + Menu + or—>to choose to choose among the options, press Fn + Menu + Enter
again to confirm and go back to the menu.
*Note: if the knob is not pressed or rotated in 5 seconds in Step 3, the display will go back to the main
display. Press Fn + Menu + <—or— again to continue Step 3.
SPECS
MODEL:
KEYS AMOUNT:
STRUCTURE:
STABILIZER TYPE:
PCB TYPE:
BATTERY CAPACITY:
CONNECTIVITY:
ANTI-GHOST KEY:
POLLING RATE:
COMPATIBILITY:
DIMENSION:
WEIGHT:
EPOMAKER Shadow-X
70 Keys
Gasket-like mount
Plate-mounted
3/5-pin Hotswap PCB
3000mAh
Type-C Wired, 2.4 & Bluetooth Wireless
NKRO in all modes
1000hz in Type-C Wired & 2.4G modes
WINDOWS/MAC
Around 0.8kg

REPLACING KEYCAPS AND SWITCHES
For a full guide on how to remove keycaps and switches scan the QR Code or type in your browser:
https://epomaker.com/blogs/guides/diy-guide-how-to-remove-and-replace-your-mechanical-keyboard-switches
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Before installing switches, be sure the pins are clean and straight.
Push Straight
Down
Please be gentle. Be sure
the pins are aligned with
the slots.
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EPOMAKER
Included
Tools
Switch Puller
Remove Switches
Mechanical
Switch
Example of a switch
as seen from top
after you remove the
keycap to prepare for
switch removal.
Logo
Switch Shaft
Keycap Puller
I. Grab your Switch Removal Tool and align the gripping teeth
vertically (on the Y -Axis) at the center of the switch, as shown in
the example graphic above.
2. Grab the switch with the Switch Puller and apply pressure until
the switch releases itself from the plate.
3. Using firm but gentle force pull the switch away from the
keyboard using a vertical motion.
The Switch Puller tool aligns Vertically to the Switch to
unclip the plastic securing the switch to the plate.
Install Switches
. Check that all the switch metallic pins are perfectly straight and clean.
2. Align the switch vertically to have the Gateron logo facing north. The
pins should align themselves to the keyboard PBC.
3. Press the switch down until you hear a click. This means your switch
clips have attached themselves to the keyboard plate.
Inspect the switch to ensure it's properly attached to your keyboard,
4.
and test it.
Note: If the key doesn't work its possible you may have bent one of the switches while installing it. Pull the switch out and repeat the process.
Pins may be damaged beyond repair and need replacement if this process is not done correctly. Never apply excessive force when replacing
keycaps or switches. If you cannot remove or install keycaps or switches please contact customer service as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the keyboard due to operating errors.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For technical assistance, please email to
[email protected] with your purchase order number and
a detailed description of your issue.
We normally respond to enquiries within 24 hours. If you
purchased your keyboard from a distributor or not from any
official store of Epomaker, please contact them directly for any
additional help.
COMMUNITY FORUMS
Join our community and learn together with
other keyboard enthusiasts.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Epomaker/
WARRANTY
EPOMAKER's Warranty covers any factory defects that might
affect the proper functionality of your purchase. It doesn't
cover any damage that may occur from normal wear and tear.
If your product is defective we will send you a replacement
unit. Replacement units might require you to send the
defective unit back to Epomaker.
We provide a 1 year warranty for our products when bought
from our website (EPOMAKER.com). Your item will not be
covered by your 1 year warranty if the inspection shows any
sign of modification or changes unsupported by the original
product, these include: Changing internal components,
Assembling and reassembling the product, Replacing
Batteries, etc.
We will ONLY cover the item if it is bought from our official
stores. You do not have a warranty with us if you bought the
item from another reseller or likewise. Please contact the store
that you bought your product from to resolve issues.