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This Quick Start Guide covers setup of the Satechi SM1 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard (ST-KSM1LT ST-KSM1DK): connects over Bluetooth (two devices), a 2.4GHz receiver, or wired USB-C, with a backlit low-profile mechanical layout.

Setup steps

Step 1: Turn on the keyboard by moving the switch on the top of the keyboard to the “on” position.

The last connection source key should illuminate

Step 2: Press and hold FN key and one of the Bluetooth keys (“1” or “2”) for ~5 seconds, until the LED starts to blink.

Step 3: Select “Slim SM1 Keyboard” or “Bluetooth Device” on the host device’s Bluetooth settings to complete the pairing process.

Repeat for connecting up to two devices via Bluetooth.

Step 4: Connect the included 2.4GHz USB-A wireless receiver to an available USB-A port on your computer, adapter, hub, or dock.

Step 5: Press “FN + 3” to connect the keyboard to your host device wirelessly via the USB-A receiver.

Step 6: The keyboard can be used in wired mode by pressing “FN + 4” while the USB-C cable is connected to a host device port.

In wired mode the keyboard will charge simultaneously

Step 7: Power indicator on the space bar will flash red when on low battery.

Step 8: To recharge, connect the keyboard to a powered USB-C port using the included cable.

Charge for 2-3 hours or until the red light turns off

Step 9: Press “FN + Esc” to activate the function key lock and swap between the Media and Function keys (F1-F12).

Esc key will flash when function lock is enabled

Step 10: Press “FN + O” to change the keyboard to macOS functions.

Step 11: Press "FN + P" to change to Windows functions.

Step 12: When using with Windows you can swap the OPT, and both CMD keys with the included Win & Alt keys.

Lift the macOS keycaps straight up and push Windows keycaps down into place.

Note: With a wireless connection, after 1 minute of inactivity, the backlight will turn off. After 30 minutes, the keyboard will enter sleep mode to help conserve battery life. Press any key to wake and the keyboard will automatically reconnect. Switches are not hot-swappable.