X-Bows Nature User manual

X-Bows Nature Ergonomic Mechanical
Keyboard Operating Instructions
Web: www.x-bows.com
Mail: [email protected]

Product Introduction
The X-Bows Nature is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard with ergonomic
layout that pushes your typing experience to the next level. It naturally improves
typing posture by aligning your joints and reducing finger travel. These improvements
allow you to get more done and feel less discomfort throughout your work day.
What’s in the box?
Keyboard
1×Fully Assembled Keyboard
Including
1×PCB
1×ABS Plastic + Aluminum Build Quality
8 Set×Stabilizers
1 Set×Keycaps (OEM Double-Shot ABS)
1 Set×Switches (Gateron Switches 3Pin)
Cable
1×Type-A to Type-C Cable
Tools
1×Switch Puller
1×Keycap Puller
Specs
Model
Nature
Layout
US Layout (86 Keys)
Backlight
RGB LED
Switch Support
Hot-Swappable
QMK firmware
Support
MCU
High Performance, Low Power AVR® ATmega32U4
Connectivity
Type-C
Keyboard Size
345.7*128*38.4mm
Working Voltage
4.7-5.3V
Working Current
<350mA

FN Function Keys
Quantum
Fn+
ESC
=
Reset the keyboard
Delet
Turn NKRO on or off
PrtSc
Resets EEPROM state
Backspace
NUMLOCK
Pgup
Home
Pgdn
End
F9
Launch Calculator (Windows)
F10
Launch My Computer (Windows)
F11
Launch Media Player (Windows)
F12
Launch Mail (Windows)
Media
Fn+
↑
=
Volume up
↓
Volume down
←
Previous Track
→
Next Track
R-shift
Mute Audio
R-ctrl
Play\pause
Keyboard Settings
Fn+
Tab
=
Toggle RGB lighting on or off
Q
Next RGB mode
E
Increase hue
W
Increase value
S
Decrease value
D
Increase RGB effect speed
A
Decrease RGB effect speed

Flashing Your Keyboard
With full QMK and VIA support, you can program and remap each key on the
keyboard with ease. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for
keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob and more.
First
You can open QMK configurator, and select the web page that matches your keyboard
model:
X-bows Nature: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/nature/LAYOUT
X-bows Knight: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/knight/LAYOUT
X-bows Knight-Plus: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/knight_plus/LAYOUT
X-bows Knight-Plus-numpad: https://config.qmk.fm/#/xbows/numpad/LAYOUT
( Note: When you are ready to update the keyboard firmware, you only need to
connect the keyboard you want to upgrade, and disconnect your computer from other
keyboards)
Second
According to the manual, flash your keyboard will be with the QMK Toolbox.
QMK Toolbox download address:https://github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox/releases
Manual:https://x-bows.com/blogs/blog/how-to-use-qmk-keyboard
Important note
In order to flash your custom firmware you must first put your keyboard into a special
flashing mode. While it is in this mode you will not be able to type or otherwise use
your keyboard. It is very important that you do not unplug the keyboard or otherwise
interrupt the flashing process while the firmware is being written.
Put Your Keyboard into DFU (Bootloader) Mode,There are three ways:
Press “Fn+Esc”;
Unplug your keyboard, hold down the Esc and plug in your keyboard
Press the “RESET” physical button , located on the underside of the PCB
(If you update your keyboard with the wrong firmware, you can try a third method to
get the keyboard into DFU mode again.)