Keychron K8 User manual

K8 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard

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Keychron K8 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard x 1
Type-C Cable * 1
Manual * 1
Quick Start Guide * 1
Extra Keycaps Set * 1
IN THE BOX:

Quick Start Guide
If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box,
then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps.
Mac / Windows
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Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with
device named Keychron K8
Switch toggle to Bluetooth
Switch toggle to Cable

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For RGB version - Press fn + right arrow /
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For Windows: Press fn + X + L (for 4 seconds) to switch
Keyboard

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For Mac - Karabiner For Windows - SharpKeys
Karabiner SharpKeys
Remap keys Linux’s Setting
We have a Linux user group on facebook. Please search
“Keychron Linux Group” on facebook. So you can
better experience with our keyboard.
We don’t have an oicial software to remap the keys yet.
But you can use these two software to get the job done.
(Except the light eect key)
Disable Auto Sleep Mode
5Press fn + S + O (for 4 seconds) to disable the Auto Sleep Mode.
The keyboard goes to Auto Sleep Mode in 10 minutes

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If you are on the Mac, the default is to press F5 key.
If you are on the Windows, the default is to press fn + F5 key.
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For Siri on Mac: Go to System preferences> Siri >
select the shortcut by pressing Windows key + C key.
*Siri key only works on MacOS and does not work on iOS.
*Windows Cortana is only available for Windows 10 and above OS. Cortana is only
available in certain countries / regions and might not work everywhere.

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K8 BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Number of keys: 87
Switch type: Mechanical / Optical Switch
Battery: 4000mAh
Working time: Around 70 hours with the backlight on.
Charging time: Around 3 hours
Charging port: USB Type-C
Mode: Bluetooth/Wired
Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K8
Operating Environment: -10 to 50°c
Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice we apologize for any
inconvenience caused

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K8 BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
Mac
Windows
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Chargingindicator
Bluetoothindicatov
CapsLockindicator
Chargingport
Win/AndroidMac/iOS(OSToggleSwitch)
BTOFFCable(ModeToggleSwitch)

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LED Location
Battery indicator
Bluetooth indicator
Function
Charging
Bluetooth
Status
Low battery - Blinking Red
Charging - Static Red
Fully charged - Static Green
Pairing - Fast Blinking
Paired - Light Off
Switching - Slow Blinking
*The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 2A adapter or USB 3.0 for
the best performance. The Keychron K8 can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.
** This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 2A charging current. We are not responsible
for any problems caused by improper charging.
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LED STATUS OVERVIEW

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Backlit will be turned on.

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Under Bluetooth mode, the keyboard backlight turns off when it is inactive for 10 minutes. Tap any
button to wake the keyboard. If want to disable this auto battery save mode, press fn+S+O for 4
seconds. Then if want to enter this power save mode again, press fn+S+O for 4 seconds.
“fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3”
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RECONNECT:
TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD

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BACKLIT SETTING

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confirm
connections
connection
Settings
find

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