K13 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard IN THE BOX:
Keychron K13 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard x 1 Type-C Cable x 1 Manual x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 Extra Keycaps Set x 1 Type-A to Type-C Adapter x 1 Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver x 1 2 QUICK START GUIDE If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box,then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps. Mac / Windows 3 1 Connect 2.4GHz Receiver Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to the device USB port. Switch toggle to 2.4GHz mode Type-C Cable 2.4GHz Receiver Extension Adapter For Receiver G / Cable / BT G = 2.4GHz Note: For the best wireless experience, we recommend using the extension adapter for receiver and putting the 2.4GHz receiver somewhere on your desk close to your keyboard for a low rate of latency and fewer signal interferences. Switch toggle to Bluetooth Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron K13 Max. G / Cable / BT fn + 1 2 Connect Bluetooth 4 3 Connect Cable 4 Switch To The Right System Please make sure the system toggle on the top left corner has been switched to the same system as your computer's operating system. Mac Win Switch toggle to Cable G / Cable / BT 5 5 The VIA Key Remapping Software Please visit usevia.app to use the online VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instruction. Your keyboards best friend
*The online VIA software can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers yet.
*VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer. 6 The Layers There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer 0 and layer 1 are for the Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system. If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will be activated. If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode, please make changes to the layer 2 instead of the top layer (the layer 0). This is a common mistake people are making. 6 7 The Backlight Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off fn + Q fn + tab 8 Adjust The Backlight Brightness Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness fn + W fn + S 7 9 Adjust The Backlight Speed Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed fn + T fn + G 10 Warranty The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard. 8 11 Factory Reset Troubleshooting? Dont know whats going on with the keyboard?
1. Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website. 2. Unplug the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode. 3. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB. 4. Hold the reset key first, then plug the power cable into the keyboard. Release the reset key after 2 seconds, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode. 5. Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox. 6. Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
*Step by step guide can be found on our website. 9 K13 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS Number of keys: 90 Switch type: Mechanical Battery: 2000mAh Charging time: Around 3 hours Charging port: USB Type-C Mode: Bluetooth / Wired / 2.4GHz Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space) Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K13 Max Function LED Location Status Charging Battery Indicator Bluetooth Bluetooth Indicator 2.4G 2.4G Indicator Low Power - Red Light Blinking Charging - Static Red Full charged - Static Green Switching - Fast Blinking Paired - Light O Pairing - Slow Blinking Reconnecting-Fast Blinking Paired - Light O Paring - Slow Blinking 10 K13 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW Mac Windows Caps Lock Indicator BT / 2.4G Indicator Type-C Port 2.4G / Cable / BT
(Connection Mode Toggle) Win/Android Mac/iOS
(OS Toggle Switch) Battery Indicator 11 DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboards system toggle is switched to Mac. Scr-
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Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LOpt LCmd Space RCmd ROpt MO(1) RCtl 12 LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboards system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G RGB Toggle RGB Md+
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RGB SPI RGB SPD Batt NKRO 13 LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboards system toggle is switched to Windows. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LWin LAlt Space RAlt RWin MO(3) RCtl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin = Right Windows 14 LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboards system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key. Scr-
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Key Description Key Description Screen Brightness Decrease RGBMd-
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Backlight Increase RGB SPI RGB Speed Increase Prvs Play Next Mute Vol-
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Previous Play/Pause Next Mute Volume Decrease Volume Increase RGB Toggle Turn Backlight on/off RGBMd+
RGB Mode Next 16 RGB SPD RGB Speed Decrease MO(1) MO(2) MO(3) BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key Bluetooth Host 1 Bluetooth Host 2 Bluetooth Host 3 2.4GHz Host FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:
CHARGING Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator:
A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 3 hours, a green battery indicator will appear.
*The K13 Max keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The K13 Max can be charged in 2.4GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
**This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging. 2.4GHZ / CABLE / BLUETOOTH MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH) 2.4GHZ MODE 1. Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to your device's USB Port. 2. Switch the toggle switch to the 2.4GHz option. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.
* Press the key combination "Fn" + "4" to enter the forced pairing mode. During this period, it is recommended that the keyboard be within 20cm of the receiver. 1. Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option. 2. Backlighting will be turned on. 3. Hold fn+1 key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast ashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing). 17 4. Search for the Bluetooth device Keychron K13 Max on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes o after successful pairing). Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via key combination fn + 1 /
fn + 2 / fn + 3.
*The Bluetooth indicator will continue to ash for 3 minutes.
**Slow or failed connections may exist due to dierent Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the settings are correct. Short press key combination fn + 1 / fn + 2 / fn + 3 to switch to other device. RECONNECT:
1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard. 2. The Bluetooth indicator ashes for 3 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device. 3. If the Bluetooth indicator is o, press any button to enter the connection again.
* The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this function. 1. Switch the toggle switch to the Cable option . 2. Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard. 3. Backlighting will be turned on.
*Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode. TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD Switch the keyboard to the Cable option and unplug the power cable. 18 BACKLIGHT SETTING Short press key combination "fn" + "tab" to turn the backlight on/o. Short press key combination "fn" + "Q" or "fn" + "A" to swiitch between dierent types of lighting eects. OS TOGGLE SWITCH 1 MAC/iOS Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operating system. 2 WINDOWS/ANDROID 3 INPUT METHOD SWITCH 19 My keyboard isnt working in Bluetooth mode. For the computer/smartphone:
Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it. Then restart your device. For the keyboard:
Turn the keyboard o and back on. Then reconnect it to your device. 20 Bluetooth connection is interrupted even within 10 meters. Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard. Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS, functions of third-party input tools may be aected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date. Certain multimedia keys or function keys do not work. Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices.
*Multimedia keys:
Function keys:
Safety Precaution:
Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of the reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards. 21 22 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement in portable exposure condition without restriction. K13 Max Keychron K13 Max x 1 USB x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 Type-A to Type-C x 1 Type-A 2.4GHz x 1 24 Windows Mac / Windows 25