Skyloong SK71 - User Manual

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Summary

FN Function Description

Backlight Settings

Controls backlight ON/OFF, modes, brightness, and effect speed.

FN + Function (Standard Mode)

Details standard mode key combinations for F1-F10.

BT & System Settings

Manages Bluetooth pairing, connection, and system functions like sleep time.

Media Key Functions

Explains media playback controls like Play/Pause, Volume, and Mute.

Define Mode

Standard Mode

Describes default keyboard behavior where buttons cannot be user-defined.

Driver Mode

Allows customization via driver, including macros and special functions.

Onboard Mode 1

Enables custom key functions and macros saved directly to the keyboard.

Onboard Mode 2

Supports custom settings, useful for OS-specific key mapping like macOS.

Onboard Mode 3

Facilitates special function or macro key combinations, callable via FN3.

This document describes the GK73 Series RGB USB/Bluetooth 2 mode keyboard, which includes models GK73, GK73S, SK71, SK71S, SK73, and SK73S.

Function Description

The GK73 Series keyboard offers both USB and Bluetooth 2 mode connectivity, providing flexibility for various setups. It features RGB backlighting and supports multiple operational modes, including Standard mode, Driver mode, and three Onboard modes (Layer1/Fn1, Layer2/Fn2, Layer3/Fn3).

Connectivity:

Bluetooth ON/OFF switch: Activated by pressing FN + Space.
Link to USB mode: Also activated by pressing FN + Space.
Bluetooth Pairing: The keyboard supports pairing with up to three Bluetooth devices.
- FN + Z (long press): Pairs with Bluetooth equipment 1. The red and green LEDs of the Z keycap will flash. A short press connects or disconnects from Bluetooth equipment 1.
- FN + X (long press): Pairs with Bluetooth equipment 2. The red and green LEDs of the X keycap will flash. A short press connects or disconnects from Bluetooth equipment 2.
- FN + C (long press): Pairs with Bluetooth equipment 3. The red and green LEDs of the C keycap will flash. A short press connects or disconnects from Bluetooth equipment 3.
- Note: If Bluetooth pairing times out or fails, re-pair. If pairing is successful but the keyboard doesn't work, delete the keyboard from the Bluetooth list of the equipment and pair again.

FN Functionality:

FN Hold Mode: Double-click FN to light its white LED, holding the FN function. Click FN again to exit this mode.
Function Keys (F1-F10):
- FN + 1 to FN + 10 correspond to F1 to F10.
- FN + _ (FN + minus) acts as /.
- FN + + (FN + equals) acts as *.
- FN + [ acts as ].
- FN + Shift + [ acts as }.
- FN + ; acts as ,.
- FN + Shift + ; acts as ".
- FN + , acts as ..
- FN + Shift + , acts as ~.
- FN + . acts as /.
- FN + Shift + . acts as ?.
Numeric Keypad Functions (when NUM is active):
- FN + num 1 acts as Del.
- FN + num 2 acts as End.
- FN + num 3 acts as PD (Page Down).
- FN + num 4 acts as Ins.
- FN + num 5 acts as HM (Home).
- FN + num 6 acts as PU (Page Up).
- FN + num 7 acts as PS (Print Screen).
- FN + num 8 acts as SL (Scroll Lock).
- FN + num 9 acts as PB (Pause Break).
- FN + num 0 acts as =.
- FN + num . acts as +.
- FN + Shift + num 0 acts as -.
- FN + Shift + num . acts as +.
Media Keys:
- FN + A: Play/Pause.
- FN + S: Previous track.
- FN + D: Next track.
- FN + F: Mute.
- FN + G: Volume down.
- FN + H: Volume up.
System Controls:
- FN + Tab (long press for 3 seconds): Locks/unlocks the keyboard.
- FN + Win: Locks/unlocks the Win key.
- FN + L-Alt: Displays low voltage and charging status indicator.
- FN + L-Ctrl: Controls Logo LED and back side LED.
Sleep Time Setting: The keyboard's sleep time can be set, indicated by a flashing white LED. Options include: 0 (never sleep), 1 (5 minutes), 2 (10 minutes), up to 9 (45 minutes).

Usage Features

Backlight Settings (Cannot modify unless specified):

FN + backspace: Backlight ON/OFF.
FN + O: Backlight mode 1-5 (Can modify).
FN + P: Backlight mode 6-9.
FN + \|: Light effect pause/play.
FN + ↓: Backlight brightness down.
FN + ↑: Backlight brightness up.
FN + ←: Backlight effect speed down.
FN + →: Backlight effect speed up.

Define Mode: The keyboard supports user customization through four modes: Standard mode, Driver mode, and three Onboard modes.

Standard Mode: All buttons are not user-defined.
Driver Mode (FN + Q):
- "Q" lights a white LED.
- Allows assignment of macros (over 32 bytes) and backlight settings.
- Requires the driver to be running and the keyboard connected to the driver.
- Press FN + Q again to return to Standard mode.
Onboard Mode 1 (Layer1 / Fn1) (FN + W):
- "W" lights a white LED.
- Does not require the driver to run or be connected.
- Custom key functions and macro settings can be modified via the driver, downloaded, and saved to the keyboard.
- Reference setting: Multifunctional reuse of the space bar. A short press for regular space function. Space + other key combination can call the Onboard Mode Layer 3 function.
- Press FN + W again to return to Standard mode.
Onboard Mode 2 (Layer2 / Fn2) (FN + E):
- "E" lights a white LED.
- Reference setting: MAC OS keyboard layout, where "control, option, command" keys are in their original positions.
- Settings can be modified via the driver, downloaded, and saved to the keyboard.
- Does not require the driver to run or be connected when using Mac's function settings.
- Press FN + E again to return to Standard mode.
Onboard Mode 3 (Layer3 / Fn3) (FN + R):
- "R" lights a white LED.
- Reference setting: Special function keys, combination keys, or macro keys.
- These settings can be called by the FN3 key in Layer1 and Layer2.
- All settings in this mode can be modified and saved to the keyboard.
- Press FN + R again to return to Standard mode.

Customization Notes:

Onboard modes 1/2/3 are strongly recommended for customization.
In custom mode, all keys except FN can be redefined. Some FN + "x" functions can also be modified, excluding backlight, Bluetooth, and system controls.
The FN button cannot be moved, but FN1/FN2/FN3 can be assigned to any key on the keyboard in custom mode.

Maintenance Features

Driver Updates: For more function and LED backlight settings, users can download or update the driver from the official website: http://www.jikedingzhi.com/downloadlist?driverID=41.
Bluetooth Connection Status: A flashing blue LED indicates the keyboard is connecting to Bluetooth equipment.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth Pairing: If pairing fails or the keyboard doesn't work after successful pairing, delete the keyboard from the device's Bluetooth list and re-pair.