Matias FK418BT - User Manual

Charge it first
Fully charge the keyboard before using it.
Plug the charging cable into the keyboard, then
connect it to your computer or a USB power adapter.
An Amber light will appear on the Caps Lock key
shortly after you start charging, and will disappear
when charging is complete.
A full charge from empty takes 5 hours, and lasts
approximately 1 year.
On / Off button
Press the On/Off button to turn the keyboard ON or OFF.
Lights on the Caps Lock key will briefly flash...
Green to indicate ON
or
Amber to indicate OFF
What the Indicator Lights mean...
Green Caps Lock
Briefly Flashing Green Keyboard On
Amber Battery is Charging
Briefly Flashing Amber Keyboard Off
Flashing Red Keyboard needs Charging
Flashing Blue Pairing mode
Briefly Flashing Blue Device connection established
How it works
The 4 Pairing keys (above the numeric keypad)
let you pair the keyboard with up to 4 Bluetooth
devices, and easily switch between them.
To pair to a Mac, hold down one of the Pairing
keys until it starts flashing Blue.
Once paired, simply press that Pairing key to
switch the connection to that device. When
successfully connected, it will briefly flash Blue.
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Pairing to a Mac
1) On your Mac, select...
 menu > System Preferences... > Keyboard
2) Click Setup Bluetooth Keyboard...
3) Hold down one of the 4 Pairing keys until it starts
flashing Blue.
4) When the keyboard is found, click Continue and follow
the onscreen instructions.
Pairing to an
iPad / iPhone / iPod touch
1) On your iOS device, select...
Settings app > General > Bluetooth > On
2) Hold down the Option key and one of the 4 Pairing
keys until it starts flashing Blue.
3) When Matias Wireless Keyboard appears in the list,
tap on Not Paired.
4) The keyboard is now connected and ready to be used.
Pairing to
Windows or Android
1) Hold down the Control key and one of the 4 Pairing
keys until it starts flashing Blue.
2) Follow the keyboard pairing process for the version of
Windows or Android on your device.
Need help?
Please contact us at: help@matias.ca
+1 (905) 265-8844 or toll free 1-888-663-4263
Ergonomics
www.matias.ca/health
www.matias.ca/health/1
www.matias.ca/health/2
www.matias.ca/health/3
www.matias.ca/ergonomics

Summary

Charging the Keyboard

Charging Indicator

Amber light indicates charging; disappears when complete. Full charge takes 5 hours and lasts about 1 year.

Keyboard Operation

On;Off Button Function

Press the button to turn the keyboard ON or OFF. Lights flash Green for ON and Amber for OFF.

Indicator Lights Explained

Details meanings for Caps Lock, Battery status, Pairing mode, and connection establishment.

Device Pairing

Pairing to a Mac

Steps to pair the keyboard with a Mac via Bluetooth settings.

Pairing to iOS Devices

Instructions for pairing the keyboard with an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.

Pairing to Windows;Android

Steps to pair the keyboard with Windows or Android devices.

Pairing Key Functionality

Explains the 4 pairing keys for connecting to multiple devices and switching connections.

Help and Resources

Getting Help

Contact information for support via email and phone.

Ergonomics Information

Links to website resources for health and ergonomics.

Function Key Operations

Mac;iOS Function Keys

Lists the functions of F1 through F15 keys on Mac and iOS devices.

Windows;Android Function Keys

Lists the functions of Fn + F keys on Windows and Android devices.

fn Key Usage on Mac

Explains how to use the fn key for special functions and how to reverse the behavior.

Warranty and Compliance

Product Warranty

Details the 1-year limited warranty and limitations of liability.

Safety and Disposal

User-serviceable parts warning, battery safety, and end-of-life disposal guidelines.

Regulatory Compliance

States compliance with Canadian ICES-003 and European Directives.

Warranty Procedure

Steps for seeking warranty support, including contact and return process.

Matias FK418BT Specifications

General

Brand	Matias
Model	FK418BT
Type	Wireless Keyboard
Key Switch Lifespan	50 million
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Battery Life	12-6 months
Backlight	No
Compatibility	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Dimensions	14.2 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
Weight	2.45 lbs
Key Switch Type	Matias Quiet Click