IOGear GKMB02 Quick Start

Quick Start Guide

KeyShair Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse
Sharing For Smartphones and Tablets

GKMB02

PART NO. Q1256

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Package Contents

1 x KeyShair Module
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card

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System Requirements

• Bluetooth device with HID keyboard compatibility

• USB 2.0 port

• Windows Vista

• Mac OS X10.6 - 10.9*

• Mobile devices with Android 2.3 & up or iOS 4.0 & up

*Free KeyShair update for Mac OS X 10.9 is available separately.
See IOGEAR.com for details.

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, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1

Overview

1. USB connector

2. LED Indicator

3. 3.5mm Headphone plug loop

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Hardware Installation (Windows)

1. Connect the IOGEAR KeyShair to any available USB port on

your desktop, laptop or ultrabook.

2. Open Computer
from the Start

Menu and double
click on KeyShair.

3. Open the Win folder and double click the KeyShair.exe file.

4. The pairing window will appear and is ready to pair to your

Bluetooth enabled devices.

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Hardware Installation (Mac OS X)

1. Connect the IOGEAR KeyShair to any available

USB port on your Mac.

2. Double click the KeyShair icon on the desktop.

3. Open the Mac folder and double click the

KeyShair app.

4. The pairing window will

appear and is ready to pair
to your Bluetooth enabled
device.

Additional Steps for users with OS X 10.9

When connecting KeyShair to a Mac with OS X 10.9 installed,
follow these steps:
i. Open “System Preferences” and select “Security & Privacy”

ii. Click the “Privacy” tab on top and select “Accessibility”

If a password is used to unlock your Mac, click the lock icon
and type in your password to change your settings.

iii. Click the box next to KeyShair to enable the app to control
keyboard and mouse functionality.

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KeyShair Pairing

1. Click on Pairing in the KeyShair app setup window.

2. A pairing authorization window will appear asking for an

input PIN from the device attempting to connect.

3. Open the settings menu on your mobile device and set

Bluetooth to ON.

On iPod® / iPhone® / iPad

4. Select KeyShair from your device.

On iPod / iPhone / iPad On Android

This Quick Start Guide is intended to

cover basic setup and key functions to

For a complete explanation of advanced

setup and additional features, please
download the KeyShair Manual from
www.IOGEAR.com/product/GKMB02

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get you up and running quickly.

On Android

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5. Type in the PIN from your device into the pairing authorization

window on your computer, then click OK.

On iPod / iPhone / iPad On Android

6. Once paired, your device will read CONNECTED in the

Bluetooth settings menu.

On iPod / iPhone / iPad On Android

7. Once the connection has been made, the KeyShair will store

the pairing information for future use.

Note: The KeyShair can be paired with up to 4 different devices.

KeyShair Operation - Multi Pairing

1. To pair another Bluetooth device to your KeyShair, follow the
steps under KeyShair Pairing for your specific device type.

2. To switch between each of the devices connected to your
KeyShair, press Ctrl + 1 for the first device, Ctrl + 2 for the

second device, Ctrl + 3 for the third device and Ctrl + 4 for

the fourth device.

KeyShair Operation - Remove Pairing

1. Open the KeyShair app and click the Settings button.

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2. Select the “Expert” tab and click the Set button.

3. Click the trash icon next to the device that you would like to

remove from the KeyShair’s memory and click Yes to
confirm removal.

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KeyShair Operation - Basic Controls

To switch keyboard/mouse focus from computer to a
connected device:

On Windows:

1. Press the F1 to switch the keyboard/mouse focus from your

computer to a connected Bluetooth device.

2. To return the keyboard/mouse focus from a connected
Bluetooth device to your computer, press the F1.

On Mac:

1. Press Fn + F1 on your Mac keyboard to turn ON the KeyShair
keyboard functionality.

2. Press Fn + F1 on again on your Mac keyboard to turn OFF the
KeyShair keyboard functionality.

Note: Once your desktop, laptop or ultrabook is connected to the

Bluetooth device, your keyboard/mouse will not be

operational on your desktop, laptop or ultrabook.

To Copy & Paste text from your computer to the connected
Bluetooth device:

1. Highlight desired text and Copy (using Ctrl + C for

Windows or Cmd + C for Mac) or right click and select Copy.

2. Switch keyboard/mouse functionality to the KeyShair by

pressing F1 for Windows or Fn + F1 for Mac.

3. Paste the copied text onto the connected Bluetooth device by

pressing Ctrl + V for Windows or Cmd + V for Mac.

Note: Copy and paste from mobile device to computer is

not supported.

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Note: Make sure that the “Enable Ctrl + V” function is on.

On Windows On Mac

To Change the Hotkey Shortcuts for switching
keyboard/mouse focus:

1. Click Settings in the KeyShair app window.

2. Click Change under the Hotkey Settings.

On Windows On Mac

3. Place the mouse cursor in the empty text box:
i. Single-key Hotkey - Press any key on your keyboard.
ii. Multi-key Hotkey - Press and hold the first key, then press

the second key.
iii. Click OK to save.

FCC Statement

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 setting.
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Although this

product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

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CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the
following European Union directives: Electromagnetic
Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and
R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

Limited Warranty

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1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information

2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product

support

Warranty Information
This product carries a 1 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms

and conditions of this warranty, please go to
http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty
Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register

Important Product Information
Product Model
Serial Number

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