MACALLY ACEBTKEYA, ACEBTKEYSG - Quick Switch Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone, PC, Smartphones & Tablet Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Macally Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPhone, iPad, PC, Android Smartphones and Tablets. This patented keyboard supports up to three Bluetooth devices. One-touch quick switching allows you to type and switch from devices seamlessly. Whether it is doing work with a computer, sending messages on a smartphone, or enjoying videos on a tablet, it is truly the only keyboard that you need for all your applications. This product utilizes thin keycaps with a sensitive and responsive touch which provides a more comfortable and faster typing experience. It is designed with many features and flexibility to help improve your productivity. This keyboard even has built-in Lithium-Ion rechargable battery so it saves you hassles and money in changing batteries.

Before you begin using this product, be sure to read this user's guide in its entirety.

Package Contents

• ACEBTKEY Bluetooth Keyboard
• User's Guide

System Requirements

• Any Mac or PC computer with a Bluetooth host
• Mac OS X v10.6 to Mac OS X v10.12 and above
• Windows 7/8/10
• iPhone, iPad/Pro and iPad mini
• Most Andriod devices (Smartphones and Tablets)
• iOS 5.0 and above; Android OS 3.0 and above

Macally Product Information

Technical Support
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Hardware Basics

Fn Key, Fn Lock Mode and Shortcuts

1. On/Off switch
2. Device 3 Indicator
3. Device 2 Indicator
4. Device 1 Indicator
5. Caps Lock Indicator
6. Charging Indicator(Red: charging; Green: full)
7. Pairing Keys: Press Fn and P simultaneously

Use of Fn key: Select Bluetooth device, Pair a device and use blue color keys

1. Press Fn with one of Bluetooth device keys, 1,2 and 3 to select a Bluetooth device to use the keyboard
2. The first time using with a Bluetooth device, pairing is needed. After selecting a device, press Fn and P keys simultaneously, the device LED will blink quickly indicating the keyboard is in pairing mode.

Fn Lock Mode

Press Fn and esc keys simultaneously to lock in Fn mode, so blue colored Function keys are default when pressed, Fn LED is turned on to indicate the Fn Lock mode.

Shortcut Mode and Keys

List of shortcut keys and what systems are supported. means "supported", blank means "not supported"
Please note, these shortcuts are not universal. Certain shortcuts such as Search, and Home may not work on MacOSX or Windows PCs because they are meant to be used on tablets. On the other hand, some shortcuts may act completely different on different devices so you should try them out first.

More about mode

In either Shortcut mode or Fn Lock mode, one can also press Fn key with one of top row key simultaneously to perform the secondary function without switching mode.

1. The keyboard has a built-in energy saving feature. It goes into sleep mode when not in use for a period of time. Press any key (such as "space" key) on your keyboard to wake up again.
2. Please wait for ACEBTKEY to be connected before entering your user's password during computer boot up.
3. Pairing light needs to be on and flashing during pairing process. If it's not flashing quickly, press Fn and P again and start all over to pair ACEBTKEY with your device.

Pairing the keyboard with Mac

1. After a Bluetooth device(for Mac) is selected, for the first time use, pairing is required. Press Fn and P keys simultaneously to set keyboard in pairing mode, the device LED flashes blue quickly.
   
2. Please click the Bluetooth icon in your computer's menu bar located in upper right corner of your screen.
   Make sure Bluetooth is turned to On then select "Open Bluetooth Preferences..." in the drop down menu.
   
3. Bluetooth window displays a found Macally Bluetooth keyboard, please click on the "Pair" button next to it.
   
4. Once pairing is finished, the Bluetooth keyboard shows "Connected" status.
   
5. When Mac prompts you a message, "The keyboard can not be identified..." please follow Keyboard Setup Assistant guide to identify keyboard as shown below.
   
   
6. Select ANSI option, and click on Done button.
   

Please note that if you are using a different Apple OSX version, your screen may differ from the above diagrams.

Pairing the keyboard with your Windows PC

1. After a Bluetooth device(for Windows PC) is selected, for the first time use, pairing is required. Press Fn and P keys simultaneously to set keyboard in pairing mode, the device LED flashes blue quickly.
2. In Windows PC, go to Devices and Printers and select Bluetooth Devices.
3. Click "Add a device" at the top left corner like shown in the picture.
   
4. Once you see the Macally Bluetooth Keyboard appear, select it and press "Next"
   
5. After a short period, Windows will show the following screen indicating that the keyboard is now paired with the computer.
   Any necessary drivers will install automatically.
   Please note that the driver installation may take a few minutes. Windows will notify you when the keyboard is ready to use.
   

Please note that if you are using a different Windows OS version, your screen may differ from the above diagrams.

Pairing the keyboard with iPad/iPhone

1. After a Bluetooth device(for iPad or iPhone) is selected, for the first time use, pairing is required. Press Fn and P keys simultaneously to set keyboard in pairing mode, the device LED flashes blue quickly.
2. Bring your iPad or iPhone near by the keyboard. Open up "setting" then Bluetooth".
   
3. Turn on Bluetooth, under the "Bluetooth" menu, it will auto search for the new Bluetooth devices....
   
4. Once it finds and displays MacallyBluetoothKeyboard or similar name, select it to pair with Macally Bluetooth Keyboard.
5. After pairing is successfully completed, it will show "Macally Bluetooth Keyboard.... connected". It is ready to be used with your iPad or iPhone.
   

Please note that if you are using a different iOS version, your screen may differ from the above diagrams.

Pairing the keyboard with your Android Smartphones and Tablets

1. After a Bluetooth device(for Android) is selected, for the first time use, pairing is required. Press Fn and P keys simultaneously to set keyboard in pairing mode, the device LED flashes blue quickly.
2. In Android device, under "Settings" select Bluetooth. Make sure it is configured to "On" as shown in the picture.
3. Once you see Macally Bluetooth Keyboard appear, select it and it will automatically pair to your device.
   

Please note that if you are using a different Android smartphone or Tablet version, your screen may differ from the above diagrams.

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