Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка бесправадной механічнай клавіятуры Keychron K12 Pro QMK/VIA

1. Уводзіны

This manual provides detailed instructions for the Keychron K12 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard. It covers initial setup, operational guidance, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting tips, and product specifications to ensure optimal use of your keyboard.

2. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Verify that all items are present in your Keychron K12 Pro package:

• 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard (including 1x PCB, 1x Steel Plate, 1x Sound Absorbing Foam, 1x Silicone Bottom Pad, 5 Sets of Stabilizers (PCB Screw-In), 1 Set of Keycaps (Double-Shot PBT), 1 Set of Switches (Keychron K Pro))
• 1 кабель Type-A - Type-C
• 1x здымнік выключальніка
• 1x здымач каўпачка
• 1x Screwdriver (located on the bottom of the box)

Image: Included Mac and Windows keycaps for system compatibility.

3. Настройка

3.1 Пачатковая налада і падключэнне

The Keychron K12 Pro supports both wireless (Bluetooth 5.1) and wired (USB Type-C) connections. It is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.

• Пераключальнік сістэмы: Locate the system switch on the side of the keyboard to select between Mac and Windows/Linux modes.
• Правадное злучэнне: Connect the keyboard to your computer using the provided USB Type-C cable.
• Злучэнне Bluetooth:
  1. Ensure the system switch is set to the correct operating system.
  2. Пераключыце клавіятуру ў рэжым Bluetooth.
  3. On your device, search for Bluetooth devices and select 'Keychron K12 Pro'.
  4. The keyboard can connect to up to three devices. Switch between them using the designated key combinations (refer to Section 4.1).

Image: The K12 Pro offers seamless wireless connectivity across multiple devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Image: The K12 Pro is fully compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems.

3.2 Налада праграмнага забеспячэння QMK/VIA

The K12 Pro is fully programmable with QMK/VIA firmware, allowing you to remap keys, create macros, and customize lighting effects.

1. Спампаваць праграмнае забеспячэнне VIA: Наведайце афіцыйны Keychron webсайт для загрузкі найноўшага праграмнага забеспячэння VIA для вашай аперацыйнай сістэмы.
2. Падключэнне клавіятуры: Connect the K12 Pro to your computer via the USB Type-C cable. Key remapping can only be performed in wired mode.
3. Load Keymap: Open the VIA software. If prompted, load the appropriate JSON keymap file for the K12 Pro, which can also be found on the Keychron webсайт.
4. Наладзіць: Drag and drop keys or macro commands to remap any key. Once changes are applied, they will function in both wired and wireless modes.

Image: The QMK/VIA software provides a graphical interface for customizing key functions and macros on your K12 Pro keyboard.

4. Аперацыя

4.1 Key Combinations

The K12 Pro utilizes an 'Fn' key for various secondary functions and media controls. Below is a list of common key combinations:

4.2 Падсвятленне RGB

The K12 Pro features 22 types of RGB backlight effects. You can cycle through these effects and adjust their brightness, hue, and saturation using the Fn key combinations listed above.

Выява: Крупны план view of the K12 Pro's switches showcasing the vibrant RGB backlighting.

4.3 Рэгуляваны кут набору тэксту

The keyboard is designed with adjustable feet, allowing you to choose from three different typing angles for improved ergonomics and comfort: 3.5°, 8.4°, and 12°.

Выява: Збоку view of the K12 Pro demonstrating the adjustable feet for customized typing angles.

5. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

5.1 Перамыкачы з магчымасцю гарачай замены

The K12 Pro features hot-swappable switch sockets, allowing you to easily change switches without soldering. This enables customization of your typing feel.

1. Зняць каўпачок клавішы: Выкарыстоўвайце прадугледжаны здымнік для клавіш, каб акуратна зняць патрэбную клавішу.
2. Зняць перамыкач: З дапамогай прадастаўленага здымніка перамыкача асцярожна вазьміцеся за верхні і ніжні заціскі перамыкача і пацягніце яго вертыкальна ўверх.
3. Уставіць новы перамыкач: Align the pins of the new switch with the holes on the PCB. Ensure the pins are straight. Gently push the switch down until it clicks into place. Do not force it.
4. Замяніць каўпачок клавішы: Устаўце каўпачок клавішы назад на новы перамыкач.

Image: Demonstrating the process of removing a hot-swappable switch from the K12 Pro keyboard using the included tool.

5.2 Ачыстка

Рэгулярная чыстка дапамагае падтрымліваць прадукцыйнасць і знешні выгляд вашай клавіятуры.

• Выдаленне пылу: Выкарыстоўвайце сціснутае паветра, каб выдаліць пыл і смецце паміж клавішамі.
• Ачыстка клавіш: For deeper cleaning, remove keycaps using the keycap puller and wash them with mild soap and water. Ensure they are completely dry before reattaching.
• Ачыстка паверхні: Wipe the keyboard surface with a soft, damp тканіна. Пазбягайце рэзкіх хімікатаў.

6. Выпраўленне непаладак

6.1 Праблемы з падключэннем

• Bluetooth не падключаецца: Ensure the keyboard is in Bluetooth mode and discoverable. Check your device's Bluetooth settings. Try forgetting the device and re-pairing. Ensure the keyboard is charged.
• Правадное падключэнне не выяўлена: Verify the USB-C cable is securely connected to both the keyboard and your computer. Try a different USB port or cable.

6.2 Key Remapping Issues

• VIA Not Recognizing Keyboard: Ensure the keyboard is connected via USB-C. Download the correct JSON keymap file from the Keychron website and load it into VIA. Make sure VIA's 'Design' mode is enabled if necessary.
• Remapped Key Not Working: After remapping in VIA, ensure the changes are saved and applied. Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard if changes do not take effect immediately.

6.3 Key Not Responding

• Праверце перамыкач: Due to the hot-swappable design, a switch might be improperly seated or faulty. Try removing and reinserting the switch, or swap it with a known working switch.
• Ачыстка пад каўпачком клавішы: Debris under the keycap or switch can prevent proper actuation.

6.4 Тэрмін службы батарэі

• Кароткі тэрмін службы батарэі: Ensure the keyboard is fully charged. High RGB brightness settings can significantly reduce battery life. Consider lowering brightness or turning off RGB when not needed.
• Зарадка: Connect the keyboard via USB-C to charge. The charging indicator will show its status.

7. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Detailed technical specifications for the Keychron K12 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard:

7.1 Keychron K Pro Switch Features

The K12 Pro is equipped with Keychron K Pro switches. The following table outlines the characteristics of the available switch types:

Image: Comparison of Keychron K Pro Red and Brown switch specifications.

8. Гарантыя і падтрымка

Keychron products are designed for durability and performance. For warranty information, please refer to the official Keychron webсайт або звярніцеся непасрэдна ў службу падтрымкі кліентаў.

Дадатковыя планы абароны даступныя для пашыранага пакрыцця:

• 3-гадовы план абароны
• 4-гадовы план абароны
• Поўная абарона (штомесячны план, які пакрывае адпаведныя пакупкі)

For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty claims, please visit the Keychron support page or contact their customer service team.