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IOGear KeyShair GKMB02 User Manual

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KeyShair –
Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Sharing
GKMB02
PART NO. M1256

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual KeyShair – Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Sharing GKMB02 PART NO. M1256...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ..........................3 System Requirements ........................3 Product Overview ..........................3 Specifications ............................ 3 KeyShair Installation (Windows) ....................... 4 KeyShair Installation (Mac OS X) ...................... 4 KeyShair Setup and Pairing ....................... 7 Multi-Pairing ........................... 11 Unpairing ............................11 Basic Controls (Windows) .......................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents • 1 x KeyShair Module • 1 x Quick Start Guide • 1 x Warranty Card System Requirements • Bluetooth device with HID keyboard compatibility • Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1 • Mac OS® X 10.6+ •...

  • Page 4: Keyshair Installation (Windows)

    KeyShair Installation (Windows) Connect the IOGEAR KeyShair to any available USB port on your PC, laptop or Ultrabook®. Open Computer from the Start Menu and double click on KeyShair. Open the WIN folder and double click the KeyShair.exe file. The pairing window will appear and is ready to pair to your Bluetooth enabled devices.
  • Page 5 The pairing window will appear and is ready to pair to your Bluetooth enabled device. Additional Steps for users with OS X 10.9 and 10.10 When connecting KeyShair to a Mac with OS X 10.9 or 10.10 installed, follow these steps: Open System Preferences.
  • Page 6 For OS X 10.9 follow Step 4. For OS X 10.10 skip to Step 5. Click the box next to KeyShair to enable the app to control keyboard and mouse functionality. Click lock to prevent further changes then proceed to KeyShair Setup and Pairing. Click + to add KeyShair and enable the app to control keyboard and mouse functionality.

  • Page 7: Keyshair Setup And Pairing

    Browse for KeyShair and click Open. KeyShair Setup and Pairing Note: You will need to re-pair all devices if KeyShair firmware is upgraded. Click on Pairing in the KeyShair setup window.
  • Page 8 A pairing authorization window will appear asking for an input pin from the device attempting to connect. Open the settings menu on your mobile device and set Bluetooth to ON. ® ® ® iPod /iPhone /iPad Devices Android™ Devices Select KeyShair on your device. ®...
  • Page 9 Android™ Devices Type in the PIN from your device into the pairing authorization window on your computer, and click OK or click Cancel to abort pairing. ® ® ® iPod /iPhone /iPad Devices Android™ Devices Computer Once paired, your device will show CONNECTED, and pairing information is saved for future use.
  • Page 10 ® ® ® iPod /iPhone /iPad Devices Android™ Devices Please select your mobile device profile and click OK to set the Special Key functions, or select Manual setup to program the Special Keys later. Note: this step applies to firmware v2.5 and up only.

  • Page 11: Multi-Pairing

    The F keys will be automatically programmed with the Android or iOS Special Key settings for features like Play, Pause, etc. You may also customize the settings accordingly under Preset menu and click Apply. Please see ShortKeys Functionality for more detailed steps. Multi-Pairing To pair another Bluetooth device to your KeyShair, follow the steps under KeyShair Pairing Setup for your specific device type.
  • Page 12 Select the “Expert” tab and click the Set Button. Windows Click the trash icon next to the device to remove from the KeyShair’s memory and click Yes to confirm.

  • Page 13: Basic Controls (Windows)

    Basic Controls (Windows) To switch keyboard/mouse focus from computer to a connected device: Press the F1 to switch the keyboard/mouse focus from computer to a Bluetooth device. Press the F1 again to return the keyboard/mouse focus to your computer. To Copy & Paste text from your computer to the connected Bluetooth device: Highlight desired text and Copy (using Ctrl + C) or right click and select Copy.

  • Page 14: Basic Controls (Mac)

    Under “Basic” tab, click Change under the Hotkey Settings, press the new Hotkey, and click OK. Basic Controls (Mac) To switch keyboard/mouse focus from computer to a connected device: Press Fn + F1 to switch the keyboard/mouse focus from computer to a Bluetooth device. Press Fn + F1 again to return the keyboard/mouse focus to your computer.
  • Page 15 To Change the Hotkey for switching keyboard/mouse focus: Click Settings in the KeyShair app window. Under “Basic” tab, click Change under the Hotkey Settings, press the new Hotkey, and click OK.

  • Page 16: Special Key Settings

    Special Key Settings Special Keys are F keys that are programmed to command certain iOS or Android functions when pressed, such as Play, Pause, Volume, Home, etc. Each of the F keys can be set for a different function. Note: some functions are not compatible with some devices. Special Key Functions are based on groups, so all devices in a group receive the same Special Key settings.
  • Page 17 You can use the Preset Special Keys or set your own. To set your own Special Key functions, enter the desired function for each F key to be saved for that device group. Press the F key to test the function with your device. In this example, Bluetooth 1 device is under Special Key Group1, Bluetooth 2 device is under Special Key Group2, and Bluetooth 3 and 4 devices is under Special Key Group 3.

  • Page 18: Disconnecting Keyshair

    Special keys can be used for each group when functionality is switched from keyboard to the device of that specific group. Note: Special Keys that work for one device may not work for another device. Click Apply to save the Special Keys configuration. Disconnecting KeyShair To properly disconnect KeyShair from your computer right click on KeyShair icon and click Quit.

  • Page 19: Firmware Updates

    You can see the latest KeyShair firmware update by clicking CHECK under Information. Windows To download the latest KeyShair firmware, go to http://www.iogear.com/product/GKMB02/ and select the support tab. Download the firmware for your operating system and uncompress the files. Open the KeyShair Update file and the follow the on-screen directions.

  • Page 20: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    We’re here to help you! Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Limited Warranty This product carries a 1 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty...
  • Page 21 Manual revision 1.0 ©2014...

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