MACALLY BMKEY - Backlit Mechanical USB Keyboard For Mac Manual

Introduction

The Macally BMKEY is a backlit full size USB keyboard specially designed for Mac. Plug and play, this keyboard doesn't require any installation software and is very easy to use!

The keyboard has a standard layout with full size keys for a comfortable and efficient typing experience. It also has 16 convenient shortcut keys and a 17-key numeric keypad to increase efficiency and productivity.

The keyboard is backlit in white, with 4 brightness levels which can be adjusted or turned off to suit different environments.

Kailh Brown mechanical switches are designed for longevity, responsiveness, and durability. Mechanical keys have medium resistance, audible click sound, and tactile feedback. Macally BMKEY is ideal to use in all environments, gaming and daily work.

About this guide

Before you start using the Macally BMKEY, be sure to read this guide in its entirety.

Package contents

• Keyboard
• User guide

Hardware basics

How to use the Macally keyboard

1. The first time that you plug this keyboard to your Apple computer, the "Keyboard Setup Assistant" window will open. Please follow the instructions to identify the keyboard and use this keyboard correctly.
   
   If, after initial setup, you experience any issue with this keyboard (e.g. can't type correctly), please unplug the keyboard from the computer and plug it back in. Then, choose "Apple Menu", open "System Preferences...", click on "Keyboard" and then click on "Change Keyboard Type..." to run the "Keyboard Setup Assistant" and re-identify the keyboard.
   
2. The top row keys on this keyboard can be used either as shortcuts (icons) to perform specific tasks or as standard function keys (F1-F15).

Shortcut key mode

Shortcut key mode is the default mode of this keyboard. Please find below the tasks of each shortcut key:

fn+Esc - Switch between Shortcut and Function key modes

Decrease brightness of built-in Mac display

Increase brightness of built-in Mac display

Mission control (show desktop)

Copy (Cmd-C)

Paste (Cmd-V)

Previous track (Cmd-Left Arrow)

Play/Pause (Spacebar)

Next track (Cmd-Right arrow)

Mute

Volume Down

Volume Up

Eject

Print (Cmd-P)

Screenshot: capture selected portion of the screen (Cmd-Shift-4)

Force Quit Application (Cmd-option-esc)

File Save (Cmd-S)

Note: Above shortcuts are not global and may work differently from one app to the other. Please try out the shortcuts in your app first and/or check the menu of your app to learn more about its shortcuts.

Standard function key mode

Press the "Fn" and "Esc" keys simultaneously to switch to standard F1-F15 function key mode. Fn Lock LED will light up in green color. When you want to switch back to shortcut key mode, press the "Fn" and "Esc" keys simultaneously. Fn Lock LED will turn off green color. Please note that when you start/restart your computer or simply unplug the keyboard from your computer, the top row keys will automatically restore to shortcut key mode.

To perform a secondary function without switching from shortcut key mode to function key mode and vice versa, press the "Fn" key with one of the top row keys simultaneously. For instance, when you are in shortcut key mode and you press the F11 key, volume will increase, but when you press the "Fn" and "F11" keys simultaneously, you will activate "Show Desktop" in Mission Control.

Technical support

Contact us for further technical support! In Europe, Middle East and Africa, please call to +31 24 373 14 10 or email to techsupport@macally-europe.com. Technical support hours in Europe, Middle East and Africa are from 9h00 to 17h00 (CET), from Monday to Friday. In USA, please call to +1 909 230 6888 or email to techsupport@macally.com.

Safety instructions

Please read the following carefully before using this Macally product. Incorrect use of this product may result in reduced performance, permanent damage and void warranty:

1. Do not place this product near a heat source.
2. Operating temperature of 5°C to 50°C. Storage temperature of -20°C to 60°C.
3. Do not place this product near moisture nor liquids.
4. Operate and store at humidity of 10% to 85% (non-condensing)
5. Do not place heavy objects on this product.
6. Do not drop this product.
7. Do not dispose this product in the garbage. Take it to your local recycling centre.