Akko 3068B Multi-Modes Keyboard User Manual
Table of Contents
- 3068B Technical Specifications
- 3068B HotKeys
- 3068B System Commands (Windows)
- 3068B System Commands (Mac)
- 3068B Backlight Settings
- 3068B Bluetooth Feature Overview
- 3068B Bluetooth Setup Instruction 1
- 3068B Bluetooth Setup Instruction 2
- Key/Lighting Effects Customization Instruction
- Akko Warranty and Service Statement
3068B Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Approximately 306*197*39mm | Weight | Approximately 0.64kg |
| Country of Origin | China | Type | Mechanical Keyboard |
| Keycap | PBT Material | Connection | Bluetooth/USB/2.4Ghz |
| Interface | Type-C To USB | Battery Capacity | 1800mAh |
| Multimedia Keys | YES | N-Key Rollover | YES |
| Key/Lighting Effects Customization | The keyboard can only be customized with driver in wired mode | ||
3068B HotKeys
The keyboard layout diagram shows the standard QWERTY layout with function keys F1-F12. Specific key combinations are detailed below:
| Fn + 1-0 | 1-0 | Fn + I | Insert |
| Fn + - | F11 | Fn + P | PrtSc |
| Fn + = | F12 | Fn + C | Calculator |
| Fn + PgUp | Home | Fn + M | Mute |
| Fn + PgDn | End | Fn + < | Decrease Volume |
| Fn + W | = Increase Volume | Fn + > | Swap WASD with ↑↓←→ keys |
3068B System Commands (Windows)
The following functions are activated using key combinations:
| Lock Windows key | Press Fn and left Win key |
| Restore Factory Settings | Hold down Fn and press ~ key for 3 seconds |
| Revert Ctrl into Menu (APP) key | Hold down Fn and press right Ctrl for 3 seconds |
| Enter Windows system | Hold down Fn and press Q key for 3 seconds |
| Enter Mac system | Hold down Fn and press O key for 3 seconds |
3068B System Commands (Mac)
Note: The following features are realized by the combination of “Fn + corresponding key":
| 1. Decrease display brightness | 5. F5 | 9. Skip forward (audio) | Right Alt = Command |
| 2. Increases display brightness | 6. F6 | 10. Mute | Left Win = Option |
| 3. Open mission control | 7. Skip back (Audio) | Volume down | Left Alt = Command |
| 4. Activate Siri | 8. Pause/Play (Audio) | + Volume up |
3068B Backlight Settings
In all lighting effects with RGB color mode, set the backlight color to 7 single colors with RGB loop effect. The keyboard supports 20 lighting effects including Constant, Breath, Neon, Wave, Ripple, Star, and custom effects (A-N).
| Fn + Del + \ | In all lighting effects with RGB color mode, set the backlight color to 7 single colors with RGB loop effect. |
| Fn + Del + L | Light On / Off |
| Fn + [ | Slower Animation |
| Fn + ] | Faster Animation |
| Fn + "↑" | Bright |
| Fn + "↓" | Dim |
| Fn + "←" | Set animation direction to left |
| Fn + "→" | Set animation direction to Right |
3068B Bluetooth Feature Overview
| Fn + E | Bluetooth device 1 | Short press to connect with slow flashing blue LED; Press and hold to pair device with fast flashing blue LED. |
| Fn + R | Bluetooth device 2 | Short press to connect with slow flashing blue LED; Press and hold to pair device with fast flashing blue LED. |
| Fn + T | Bluetooth device 3 | Short press to connect with slow flashing blue LED; Press and hold to pair device with fast flashing blue LED. |
| Fn + Y | 2.4G wireless device | Short press to connect with slow flashing green LED; The lighting effect will be restored when pairing succeeds. |
| Fn + U | Wired mode |
3068B Bluetooth Setup Instruction 1
1. Switch to Bluetooth mode
- When the keyboard remains unplugged, turn the back switch to ON. Then long press and hold Fn + E / R / T to start pairing with Bluetooth devices. The keyboard will enter Bluetooth pairing mode when the blue LEDs under E / R / T keys flash quickly.
- When the Keyboard is plugged into the computer through USB interface, it will enter Bluetooth mode automatically without having to push the switch on the back. Users can directly long press and hold Fn + E / R / T to enable Bluetooth pairing. The keyboard will enter Bluetooth pairing mode when the blue LEDs under E / R / T keys flash quickly.
2. Set the Bluetooth profile
To help users recognize individual Bluetooth devices, the keyboard is equipped with both Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.0 frameworks. The device name under the Bluetooth 5.0 framework is Akko 3068BT-1 / Akko 3068BT-2 / Akko 3068BT-3, while the device name under Bluetooth 3.0 is AKKO 3068 BT3.0. Once the devices are paired through Fn + E/R/T, the system will by default memorize the last connected device before you turn off the Bluetooth mode.
3068B Bluetooth Setup Instruction 2
3. Bluetooth Pairing
The keyboard can be paired with PC, Pad, smartphone, and other devices with Bluetooth turned on. When you first try to search Bluetooth devices, two groups of device names shall appear: Akko 3098 BT3.0 (Bluetooth 3.0) and Akko 3098-1 (Bluetooth 5.0). Select a Bluetooth group based on your preferences (Note: some devices can only search for the Bluetooth 5.0 group).
4. Switch the Bluetooth device
After 4 Bluetooth devices have been paired with the keyboard, press Fn+E / Fn+R / Fn+T / Fn+Y for at least 3 seconds to quickly switch between them.
5. Shut off the keyboard
Turn the power off on the keyboard back panel while unused for power saving. If the keyboard remains unused for over 10 minutes, it will go to sleep mode and can be activated by pressing any key. Note: The battery saver mode for Windows system would affect/delay the sleep activation time of the keyboard.
6. Reset the keyboard
If you forgot the specific paired front-end device or if there is a disorder in Bluetooth connection and communication, you will need to clear the computer's Bluetooth cache by removing the 3068 keyboard from the list of connected devices.
Key/Lighting Effects Customization Instruction
- The key/lighting effects customization must be completed in wired mode with the Akko driver.
- In wired mode, the lighting effects can also achieve music rhythm effects with the Akko driver.
- Please download the Akko Cloud driver on the official website.
- Users can download the driver via en.akkogear.com.
Akko Warranty and Service Statement
- Akko provides a 1-year warranty for customers in mainland China. For other regions, please contact your seller (Akko distributor) for specific warranty policy.
- If the warranty window expires, customers need to pay for repairs. Akko will also provide instructions if users prefer to repair the keyboard by themselves. However, users shall take full responsibility for any loss happened during self-repair.
- Disassembling the keyboard without the manufacturer/seller's instruction will immediately void the warranty.
- The return and warranty policy may vary in different platforms and are subject to the specific distributor at the time of purchase.
Precautions: Man-made damage is not limited to immersion, falling off, and pulling off the wires with excessive forces, etc.
