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E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide

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E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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MAIN FEATURES

  1. Fitting office and game players, owning N-key rollover, supporting various games.
  2. Ergonomically-friendly, comfortable hand feeling, and good operation flexibility.
  3. Compatible with desktops or laptops, smartphones or tablets, etc.
  4. The key life is more than 10 million clicks.

FUNCTION OVERVIEW

  1. Wired + 2.4G + Bluetooth (3.0 + 5.0)” four-mode technology leading to strong Bluetooth compatibility and fast return speed.
  2. Its Bluetooth supports 3 channels that are able to connect 3 devices and switch between them freely, and every channel is indicated by a specific LED color.
  3. High high-capacity lithium battery with a protective plate is built into the keyboard.
  4. Low battery reminder, helping control the battery charging time.
  5. Automatic charging (use the attached TYPE-C USB cable to connect the keyboard and charging adapter or the computer USB port).
  6. Multi-level sleep mode, which supports key-press wake-up function and complete battery shutdown to better save power.
  7. Supports Windows/Mac systems, etc.
  8. Key-press values and lighting effects can be redefined using corresponding drivers.

INSTALLATION (connection steps) and instructions for use

  • Take out this four-mode keyboard from the packing box.
  • Turn the keyboard side toggle switch to the BT/2.4G/OFF position when necessary.
  • Wired USB mode: Turn the side toggle switch of the keyboard to the OFF position, and connect the keyboard and the effective USB port of the computer with the attached TYPE-C USB cable. If this keyboard is connected for the first time, the computer operating system will recognize the keyboard. The LED of the keyboard will flash with white light for a while and then return to normal red light. The keyboard will be charged while working, and if fully charged, it will turn to normal white light (indicating that the keyboard is now working with USB wired).
  • 2.4G mode: Turn the side toggle switch of the keyboard to the 2.4G position. Press the “FN + R key” of the keyboard for 3 seconds first to make the keyboard enter 2.4G code matching mode, and the keyboard’s “M” LED will flash green. Then plug the Nano receiver into the effective computer USB port within 20 seconds. The “!” The LED of the keyboard will always be green (indicating that the keyboard is now successfully matched with the receiver and is under the 2.4G working mode). If the keyboard and the charging adapter (or the effective computer USB port) are connected by the attached TYPE-C USB cable at this time, the keyboard will be charged while working in the 2.4G state, and the “&” LED of the keyboard will be normally red light and turn to normally green light after being fully charged (indicating that the keyboard is now working in the 2.4G state).
  • Bluetooth mode: Turn the side toggle switch of the keyboard to the BT position.
  • Press the “FN + Q/W/E key” of the keyboard for 3 seconds, and the keyboard will enter the pairing mode of Bluetooth channel 1, 2, or 3. The LED of the keyboard will flash with blue light/cyan light/purple light, and the keyboard will broadcast outward at the same time: BT5.0 KB and BT3.0 keyboard (pairing latency 1 minute). Considering the terminal equipment to be paired, adapt it with the keyboard following its corresponding steps (see steps 1 and 2 in the notes). When the pairing is successful, the “I” LED of the keyboard will be normally blue light/cyan/purple. And if the keyboard and charging adapter (or the effective computer USB port) are connected by the attached TYPE-C USB cable at this time, the keyboard will be charged while working in the Bluetooth state. The LED of the keyboard will normally be red light and turn to normally blue light/cyan light/purple light after being fully charged (indicating that the keyboard is now working in the Bluetooth state).
  • When needing to switch between the 3 Bluetooth channels that are paired, just press FN + Q/W/E key briefly.
  • Shutdown and charging mode: Turn the side toggle switch of the keyboard to the OFF position. If the keyboard is not connected to the computer via USB, it will be in shutdown mode. If the supplied TYPE-C USB cable is connected to the keyboard and the charging adapter, the keyboard will be in shutdown & charging mode.

BACKLIGHT EFFECT SWITCHING CYCLE AND CUSTOMIZATION

Backlight effect switching cycle (FN1 + PAGEUP) supports the switching for 20 kinds of stunning backlight effects on the front side, as well as backlight effect on and off in the front primary key area (press FN1 + SPACE).

  • “Drift Along”
  • “Like Shadows”
  • “Left-to-right Scan”
  • “Revolving Storm”
  • “Sinusoidal Light Wave”
  • “Perfect”
  • “Breathing Pattern”
  • “Back and Forth Collision”
  • “Touch-and-Go”
  • “Rainbow Roulette”
  • “Walking in the Rain”
  • “Key Ripple”
  • “Stars”
  • “No Trace”
  • “Never-ending”E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide 1
  • “Pinwheel,” “Colorful Waterfall, “Bloom and Prosper,” “Fantasy Rainbow”E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide 2
  • “Constantly on.”E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide 3
  • When the above speed or brightness is adjusted to the limit, the red light flashes 3 times under CAPS.

Backlight effect customization (FN1 + Backspace enters to customize lighting effect mode) defaults A/W/S/D/←/→/T/\~ is displayed as constantly on green.

  1. In the current mode, press FN1 + Backspace, and the red LED under CAPS will flash slowly. Continuously press the key defined to select the color displayed as constantly on (the color of the LED under the corresponding key cycles as red → green → blue → yellow → purple → green → white → off).
  2. When the light colors under the required key are all set, press FN1 + Backspace to save, and the backlight effect will run in the current custom mode.
  3. If needed to redefine the backlight color of the corresponding key, re-execute the operations in the 2nd and 3rd steps.
  4. If needed to exit the current backlight effect custom mode, please press FN1 + PAGEUP.

MACRO RECORDING/PLAYING/CLEARING

FN2 + 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 to form G1/G2/G3/G4/G5/G6/MR.

  1. Macro recording
  2. Press 1to start macro recording. White light will be lit under F7, red light will be lit under 1 to 6, and red light flashes quickly under CAPS to prompt recording.
  3. Press the key to be recorded (1/2/3/4/5/6, flashes red light under the corresponding key).
  4. Press the required entry key.
  5. Press the key2 to save the recording.

MACRO PLAYING

  • Press 3+ 1/2/3/4/5/6.

MACROS TO CLEAR

  • Press 4 for 3 seconds to clear all macros.

STATEMENTS OF INDICATOR

  1. When 7 CAPS LED indicates that CAPS ON is activated,7 the LED will be on blue or red for a long time.
  2. The 8working mode (USB wired mode/2.4G mode/Bluetooth mode) and the indication of low battery and charging state are detailed in the above description.

FACTORY DEFAULTS

  • Press 5 for 3 seconds to run the factory default light effect and clear all macros.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OF COMBINATION KEY

  • 6and the menu can be locked and unlocked to prevent WIN from accidentally triggering two keys during the game. When locked, the red light is lit under WIN.E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide 4E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide 5

LOW BATTERY INDICATION AND CHARGING MATTERS

  1. Low battery indication: When the keyboard is in 2.4G or BT working state, the battery voltage in the keyboard will gradually decrease as the use time increases. When it drops to 3.3V,8the LED will flash slowly with red light to remind you to charge in time.
  2. Charging matters: The charging modes of mobile power/external power adapter/computer’s effective USB port are available. Indication of charging state is detailed in the description of step – “working mode selection and charging indication”.

Warning:

  1. Please use an output of 5V=2A or 5V=1A for the external power adapter.
  2. Please use an output of 5V=2A or 5V=1A for the mobile power.
  3. Using a mobile power/external power adapter outside the above range may cause certain secondary disasters or damage the keyboard body! It is recommended to use the computer’s effective USB port for charging.

AUTO SLEEP WAKE-UP/MANUAL SHUTDOWN FUNCTION

  1. When the keyboard is in 2.4G or BT working state, if not used for 30 seconds, it will enter the power-down mode (turn off  7and8 two LEDs and all backlights of the keyboard); if not used for 30 minutes, the keyboard will enter the deep power-down mode.
  2. Press a key at will in any power-down mode to wake up the keyboard for reuse.
  3. If you take the keyboard out or do not use it for a long time, please set the power switch on the side of the keyboard to the OFF state.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If it fails to connect the BT or 2.4G mode of the keyboard with other devices or fails to be used normally, please try the following steps:

  1. Please use a branded Bluetooth adapter, or it may cause compatibility problems. Please refer to the instruction manual for the installation of the adapter driver.
  2. Please make sure that the Bluetooth adapter has been installed before connecting the keyboard. And the computer’s Bluetooth device has started normally.
  3. If it fails to connect, please disable or delete the original keyboard connection in the Bluetooth device selection bar, and then reconnect according to the above pairing steps.
  4. Make sure that the computer’s Bluetooth device has not changed. If it has changed, it must be paired again.
  5. If your computer’s Bluetooth device is connected to other Bluetooth terminals, confirm whether the speed of your computer’s Bluetooth device is enough.
  6.  If the 2.4G mode is abnormal, please follow the steps to re-code the keyboard and device (unplug the 2.4G receiver and insert it into another effective USB port).
  7. Check whether the keyboard has an indicated low battery and charge the keyboard according to the above charging instructions.
  8. Make sure that the keyboard is used within a working range of 10-6 meters.

WARRANTY

  1. Warranty Period: 12 months from purchase.
  2. If the products have any qualified problems, please contact us. We will solve the problem for you ASAP.
  3. Service Email: [email protected]

PACKAGE CONTENT

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 to 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 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.

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E-Yooso Z-686 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard-FAQs

Q1. How do I connect the E-Yooso Z-686 keyboard?

You can connect it in wired mode using the included USB-C cable. Just plug it into your computer’s USB port, and the drivers install automatically.

Q2. How do I pair the E-Yooso Z-686 keyboard in wireless mode?

Turn the side toggle switch to wireless, enable Bluetooth on your device, and select “E-Yooso Z-686” from the available devices to complete pairing.

Q3. How do I control the E-Yooso keyboard lights?

Use the Fn key + function keys (such as F5, F6, or arrow keys) to adjust brightness, change lighting modes, or turn the backlight on and off.

Q4. How do I change the keyboard light mode?

Press Fn + specific keys (usually the right arrow or dedicated lighting key) to cycle through different RGB effects like wave, breathing, or static mode.

Q5. Is the E-Yooso Z-686 hot-swappable?

Yes. The Z-686 comes with hot-swappable sockets, meaning you can replace switches without soldering.

Q6. How do I check if my keyboard is hot-swappable?

If the switches can be pulled out with a switch puller and replaced, it’s hot-swappable. The Z-686 supports this feature.

Q7. Can I use any switch on a hot-swappable keyboard?

Most hot-swappable keyboards, including the Z-686, support 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches (like Cherry, Gateron, or Kailh). Always confirm compatibility before buying.

Q8. What are the specs of the E-Yooso Z-686?

Layout: 68 keys (65% compact)
Connectivity: Wired USB-C & Bluetooth wireless
Switches: Hot-swappable (supports 3-pin & 5-pin)
Lighting: RGB with multiple modes
Design: Compact, portable, with durable keycaps

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