Introduction

Using with Bluetooth (Wireless) Connection
Preparation

Thank you for purchasing Happy Hacking Keyboard Studio (US Layout). Make
sure that you read and understand "Safety Precautions" (separate document)

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Connecting (Pairing) for the ﬁrst time2

before using the keyboard.
Make sure that all items shown below are included in the package.

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Getting Started

Wired connection is also available when you connect this product to a device

You can use the keyboard as soon as the connection to a device is established.

with the USB Type-C cable.

Pointing Stick■ Inputting characters printed on the front side of
the key tops

QFnFn+To input characters (special keys) printed on the front

applicable key while holding down Fn .

Press Fn + Q and wait for the leftmost LED indicator to blink
Keyboard

quickly in blue (pairing mode)and lift it up in the direction of ② to remove

To exit the pairing mode, press Fn + X .

2Connect this product to a device with the attached USB Type-C
cable

Size AA Alkaline
Dry Battery ×4

USB Type-C Cable

Enable Bluetooth on the device you want to connect thenames displayed

Pointing Stick Cap ×4

the keyboard is connected for the ﬁrst time. To use the keyboard ondischarge). Remove the batteries if you will not use

macOS/iOS/iPad OS, switch to an appropriate proﬁle (→ refer to "Changing

them for a long time.

the Main Keyboard Settings" on the reverse side).

Getting Started(This Manual)

Lists of LED Indications Safety Precautions
and Key Combinations

Insert four batteries (size AA) negativeside ﬁrst, then reattach

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Move the pointing stick with yourMove the pointing stick with yourﬁngertip.

ﬁngertip while holding down theThe mouse key left/right buttons function as the left/right buttons on anordinary mouse. The mouse key center button functions as the [Fn2] key. ThisONbutton is also used to change the movements of the pointing stick and gesturepads. For details, refer to the User's Guide (online manual) for this product.

Alt3

Mouse KeyCenter Button

mouse key center button.

Special key assignment for the Windows® proﬁlehttps://happyhackingkb.com/manual/studio/ug-us/en/ug/
topic/connect_bluetooth.html(For Checking Operation)

Scrolling

Moving the Cursor■ Changing the key layout for your OS

This does not consume battery power (except for self-2

For details on each OS, see here(For Replacement)

Mouse Key Right Button

Mouse Key Center Button

The proﬁle (key layout) for Windows® will be applied automatically when

keyboard to and select "HHKB-Studio1" from the connection

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Mouse Key Left Buttonside of the key tops such as F1 to F12, PgUp (PageUp), Caps, and the arrow keys (cursor), press theSlide the cover on the base of the keyboard in the direction of ①

Windows Alt

WindowsSpecial key assignment for the macOS proﬁle0Using the Gesture Pads
You can switch windows, scroll, and perform other operations intuitively bysliding the gesture pads with your ﬁngers. The gesture pads are made up of

the cover

Turn on the power by sliding the power switch on the back of the

Close the cover ﬁrmly.

four pads (two on the front side of the keyboard, one on the right side, and one

keyboard to the right (it will turn green)

If you ﬁnd that an item is missing or defective, contact the distributor/dealer

Insert four batteries, checking that the positive

where you purchased this product (→refer to "Safety Precautions" (separatenegativeandterminals are placed correctly.

During the connection process, the LED indicator lights all light up in blue. TheyOn this product, enter the displayed number for pairing[Connected] is displayed for "HHKB-Studio1" and the connection is established.

document) for contact information for inquiries).

The LED indicator will then turn oﬀ.

When the [Keyboard Setup Assistant] window appears

3for macOS, click [Continue] and follow the instructions
ONin the window.

on the left side) having the following functions.

Option Command

Command Option
Up and downarrow keys
(ˤ/˥)

will turn oﬀ after the connection is established.

Gesture Pads
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When the [Keyboard Setup Assistant] window appears
for macOS, click [Continue] and follow the instructions

Up

2in the window.

Left and rightarrow keys
3(ˣ/ˢ)
Switching between
Windows

When [Select the Keyboard Type] is displayed, select[ANSI (United States and others)].

4 Scrolling
Down[ANSI (United States and others)].

Connection is now complete.

For details about how to use the gesture pads, refer to the User's Guide (onlinemanual) for this product.

Turn on the power by sliding the power switch on the back of theBluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC.
Other company names and product names are the registered trademarks orPFU Limited© PFU Limited 2024

Conﬁguring power saving

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When connecting for the second and subsequent times, simply turning on thisIf this product is left unused for 30 minutes, it will automatically enter

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If key operations do not work when connected via USB

power saving mode and disconnect from Bluetooth. To reestablish theWhen pressing multiple keys at the same time, the keys are combined

To register (pair) an additional Bluetooth device, refer to "Using Multiple

If Bluetooth is connected or was connected last, simply connecting thewhen connected via USB.

with "+". Press the keys in order from the left.

Devices by Switching between Them" in "Changing the Main Keyboard Settings"

USB cable will not switch the keyboard to USB connection.

You can change the power saving setting in accordance with yourFor example, if a key combination is Fn + Q , press Q while holdingon the reverse side.

To switch to USB connection, connect the USB cable and press Fn +intended use using the DIP switch on the base of the keyboard (→ refer toFor more convenient ways to use the keyboard andControl + 0 .

"Changing the Main Keyboard Settings" on the reverse side).

change the main settings, see the reverse side

down Fn .

macOS and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Connection is now complete.
product will establish a connection automatically.

keyboard to the right (it will turn green)

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

trademarks of the respective companies.

When [Select the Keyboard Type] is displayed, selectNotation of keys in this manual*P 3 P X -E 0 3 1-0 4 EN*

Using the Pointing Stick/Mouse Keys

Using Keys

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Using with USB (Wired) Connection

connection, press Return . Power saving mode will not be activatedJanuary 2024

Use the Keyboard More Eﬃciently!

with your needs. For more details about available functions, refer to the User's
Guide (online manual) of this product.

Customizing the Keyboard
Use the dedicated software "Keymap Tool" to change the key layout.
In addition, you can improve the eﬃciency of key operations by registering frequently used shortcuts and changing the movements ofUsing Diﬀerent Key Layouts for each OS orApplication

Changing Settings such as Key Operations
and Power Saving (DIP Switches)

Using Multiple Devices by Switching
between Them

You can use the DIP switches on the keyboard to quickly change some of thePairing information for up to four Bluetooth devices can be registered toFor details on each OS, see here

settings for the mouse keys, gesture pads, pointing stick, scrolling direction,

number keys 1 to 4 on the keyboard.

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Delete , and power saving.

You can quickly switch between devices using the shortcut keys once pairing

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the gesture pads.

Be sure to turn oﬀ the power before setting any of theYou can customize the key layout in accordance with your intended use and"Keymap Tool" is available from the HHKB Studio web portal for free (the URL can be found below).

DIP switches.

save up to four key layouts as proﬁles. To switch between proﬁles, press Fn +You can also change the key tops to your favorite key tops and change the key switches to enjoy a variety of keystrokes.
Keymap Tool

C , then press a number key from 1 to 4 .
A proﬁle for each OS is saved as default. The proﬁle for Windows® is applied

Bluetooth to USB connection.

■ Registering (pairing) an additional Bluetooth device

To conﬁgure the DIP switches, remove the cover on the base of the keyboard. Use aCustomizing to Suit Your Needs

information is registered for the devices. It is also possible to switch fromSwitching Keys

Shortcuts+C1FnWindows /®

You can adjust the movement speed of the cursor and gesture pads in accordance with your applications and projects, allowing you toAndroidTM

operate the keyboard more accurately.

+C2macOS/

instructions in the window.
When [Select the Keyboard Type] is displayed, selectstate where Fn + Control + 1 are pressed automatically in step 2[ANSI (United States and others)].

SW1SW2

SW3

SW4

SW5

SW6

Mouse
keys

Gesturepads

Pointing
stick

Scrolling
direction

Delete(*1)

Power saving(*2)

Back SpaceDisabled

Down

Disabled
EnabledDisabled

Disabled

EnabledEnabledReverse scrolling(*3)
Natural scrolling(*4)(pairing mode). Proceed to step 3 .

Connection is now complete.

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DeleteEnabled23

When connecting for the second and subsequent times, simply turning on

4this product will establish a connection automatically.

ControlFn

the Delete key on the mac OS keyboard.
power saving mode and disconnect from Bluetooth. Power saving mode
will not be activated when connected via USB. You can change the powersaving settings with SW6 in accordance with your intended use.
SW6How to Reconnect

Up(ON)-Down

Press Return

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You can find various information about HHKB Studio, including
the above, on our web portal.

ProﬁlesDiﬀerences between this product and the HHKB
Professional series• When this product is turned on, the last proﬁle used will be applied.

• To change the setting mode in accordance with the connected device,• Proﬁles are not assigned to the number keys 3 and 4 as default.

switch between the proﬁles to be used (→ refer to "Using Diﬀerent Key• Use "Keymap Tool" to customize the key layout and create your own

Layouts for each OS or Application").

proﬁles.

• Use "Keymap Tool" to change the location of keys other than Delete .

■ Switching between devices to be connected
When this product is turned on, it will automatically connect to the device*2: If this product is left unused for 30 minutes, it will automatically enter
Command Option

established. The LED indicator will then turn oﬀ.

If pairing information has not yet been registered, the keyboard enters apushed.

SearchOn this product, enter the displayed number for pairing

appears for macOS, click [Continue] and follow the*4: Scrolling is in the same direction as the direction the pointing stick is pushed.

HHKB Studio Web Portal

0To exit the pairing standby mode, press Fn + X .

Press Fn + Control + the number key ( 1 to 4 ) to which toregister the device
The keyboard enters pairing mode and the LED indicator corresponding tothe pressed number key blinks quickly in blue.
The ﬁgure above shows an example of when Fn + Control + 2 arepressed.

*3: Scrolling is in the opposite direction to the direction the pointing stick is˛User's Guide (online manual)ɻ˛Keymap Tool
˛Latest informationɻ˛FAQɻ˛Suppliers of Consumables
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9up one after the other, from side to side.

iOS/iPadOS

The following pages in this manual also show how to change the main keyboard settings in accordance with your needs.

HHKB Studio Web Portal

8When the [Keyboard Setup Assistant] windowUp(ON)Learning More Convenient Ways of Using the Keyboard
To learn more about using this product, or for information on troubleshooting, visit the HHKB Studio web portal below.

7The keyboard enters pairing standby mode and the LED indicator lights lightUp(ON)*1: For a proﬁle for macOS, SW5 is disabled and Delete always works asOption Command6

All switches are set to [Down] as the factory default.

Windows Alt

Proﬁle for macOSFn

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Check that the keyboard is turned on, then press Fn + Q

Making the Keyboard Easier to Use for Your WorkYou can control the movements of the pointing stick and gesture pads by operating keys on the keyboard.

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DIP SwitchDown
Windows

3[Connected] is displayed for "HHKB-Studio<n>" and a connection isChanging Movements
Alt2

QProﬁle for Windows®
Fn1

tool such as a ﬂathead screwdriver to change the DIP switches to [Up(ON)]/[Down].

keyboard on macOS/iOS/iPad OS, switch to the proﬁle for macOS.

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automatically when the keyboard is connected for the ﬁrst time. To use theAlt

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that it was last connected to. Use the shortcut keys to manually switch tothe device you want to connect to.

Switching between devices to be connected via Bluetooth
Press Fn + Control + the number key ( 1 to 4 ) to connect to a device
for which pairing information is registered to the relevant number key via
Bluetooth.

If you specify a number key that already has pairing information registered toPerform the same operation to change the connection from USB toit, the old pairing information will be overwritten with new pairing information.

Bluetooth. To use the keyboard without the USB cable, insert the batteries.
You can also switch to Bluetooth connection while the keyboard is being

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Enable Bluetooth on the device you want to connect

powered by the USB cable.

the keyboard to and select "HHKB-Studio<n>" from theconnection names displayed

Switching to USB connection

The number of the number key (1 to 4) used to register the pairing

Connect the USB cable and press Fn + Control + 0 to switch to USB

information is displayed in place of "<n>". For example, when Fn +connection. The keyboard will not switch to USB connection simply byControl + 2 are pressed in step 2 , "HHKB-Studio2" is displayed.

connecting the USB cable.

Welcome to HHKB Studio

The following shows how to change the main keyboard settings in accordance

Minimal movement, endless creativity

Changing the Main Keyboard Settings