MCHOSE UT98 User Manual

1. Before You Start

This guide covers the MCHOSE UT98 Mechanical Keyboard. It explains the keyboard's physical controls, tri-mode connection, system-mode switching, multimedia shortcuts, lighting controls, battery indicators, charging, sleep behavior, reset procedure, and access to M HUB.

Before setup, charge the keyboard if needed, locate the included 2.4G receiver, and confirm that the mode switch is set to the connection method you want to use.

2. Product Overview

Core Design

• 98% compact layout with a dedicated numeric keypad
• Gasket-mount mechanical structure
• Hot-swappable switch sockets
• Tri-mode connectivity: USB wired, 2.4G wireless, and BT wireless
• RGB lighting with an independently controlled ambient light bar
• 10,000mAh battery
• Onboard memory support
• N-key rollover

Switch Options

Current official UT98 product information lists two linear switch options: Silent Peach V3 and Icy Creamsicle. Switch availability can vary by colorway or sales region.

3. Connection Modes

USB Wired Connection

1. Set the mode switch to OFF.
2. Connect the USB Type-C end of the included cable to the keyboard.
3. Connect the other end to your computer.
4. Wait for the keyboard to be recognized. No wireless pairing is required.

2.4G Wireless Connection

1. Set the mode switch to 2.4G.
2. Remove the receiver from the keyboard's storage slot.
3. Insert the receiver into your computer's USB port.
4. Wait for the keyboard to connect automatically.

Manual 2.4G Pairing

The receiver is paired at the factory. If automatic connection does not complete:

1. Keep the keyboard in 2.4G mode.
2. Disconnect the receiver from the computer.
3. Press and hold Fn + ~ for approximately 3 seconds until the pairing indicator flashes rapidly.
4. Insert the receiver into the computer.
5. Keep the keyboard close to the receiver and wait for the indicator to confirm pairing.

BT Wireless Connection

The UT98 can store pairing information for up to three BT device channels.

1. Set the mode switch to B.
2. Press and hold Fn + 1, Fn + 2, or Fn + 3 until the selected channel indicator flashes rapidly.
3. Open BT settings on the computer, tablet, or phone.
4. Select MCHOSE UT98.
5. Complete pairing.

After devices have been paired, use the corresponding shortcut to switch between stored BT channels. The keyboard connects to one active channel at a time.

4. Windows, macOS, iOS & Android Modes

Select the appropriate operating-system mode so modifier keys and multimedia behavior match the connected device.

macOS Mode Behavior

• The Win and Left Alt functions are reassigned to better match a Mac keyboard layout.
• Alt functions as Command.
• To input standard F1–F12 functions in macOS mode, hold Fn and press the corresponding F-key.

5. Function Row & Multimedia Shortcuts

Windows Mode

In Windows mode, single-press F1–F12 outputs the standard F-key. Hold Fn for the following secondary functions:

macOS / iOS / Android Modes

In these modes, the F-row provides the supported multimedia functions directly. Hold Fn with F1–F12 when you need the standard F1–F12 key values.

6. Keyboard Lighting Controls

The main keyboard backlight is controlled separately from the ambient light bar.

If a selected animation does not allow manual color adjustment, switch to another supported lighting mode before changing the color.

7. Ambient Light Bar Controls

The ambient light bar also communicates battery and charging status, so its appearance can change automatically while the keyboard is charging or displaying remaining battery level.

8. Volume Roller

The roller provides hardware-level media control. Exact volume step size is determined by the connected operating system.

9. Battery Status & Charging

Check Battery Status

1. Use the keyboard in 2.4G or BT wireless mode without a USB cable connected.
2. Press Fn + B to switch the ambient light bar to battery-display mode.
3. Read the ambient light bar as a battery-level reference.

Charge the UT98

1. Connect the keyboard to a computer using the included USB cable.
2. The ambient light bar displays a flowing-light charging effect.
3. When charging is complete, the ambient light bar remains green.

The UT98 can continue to be used while charging. The current official product specification lists a 10,000mAh battery.

10. Sleep & Restore Defaults

Wireless Sleep

In 2.4G or BT mode, the UT98 enters a power-saving state after approximately 1 minute of inactivity. Press any key to wake the keyboard.

Restore Default Settings

Press and hold Fn + Esc for approximately 3 seconds to restore the keyboard's default settings.

11. Specifications

12. Switches, Keycaps & Hot-Swap

The UT98 uses hot-swappable mechanical switch sockets, allowing compatible switches to be replaced without soldering.

Remove a Keycap

1. Turn off or disconnect the keyboard.
2. Position the keycap puller around the keycap.
3. Pull upward gently and evenly.
4. For larger stabilized keys, lift carefully and avoid applying force to only one side.

Replace a Switch

1. Remove the keycap.
2. Use a switch puller to grip the switch retaining tabs.
3. Pull the switch upward in a controlled motion.
4. Align the replacement switch pins before insertion.
5. Press the switch straight down until it is fully seated.

13. M HUB Access

The UT98 is listed as a supported mechanical keyboard in the current MCHOSE M HUB device ecosystem. M HUB is available as a Windows desktop application and as a browser-based Web Driver for supported systems.

Official access page: MCHOSE M HUB.

• Desktop Driver: Windows 10 and above.
• Web Driver: use a supported Chromium-based browser; current MCHOSE guidance recommends Chrome or Edge for Mac use.
• macOS: use the Web Driver.
• Linux: basic keyboard compatibility may be available, but the current M HUB driver is not supported on Linux.

14. Cleaning & Daily Care

1. Disconnect or turn off the keyboard before cleaning.
2. Use a soft brush or air blower to remove loose dust and debris.
3. For deeper cleaning, remove keycaps carefully.
4. If keycaps are cleaned separately, make sure they are fully dry before reinstalling them.
5. Keep liquids away from the switches, PCB, USB port, and internal electronics.

Keycaps and compatible switches are intended to be user-serviceable. Internal disassembly of the case, PCB, plate, battery, or structural materials is not recommended as a routine maintenance procedure.

15. Still Need Help?

If the UT98 still does not operate correctly after following the relevant steps, contact MCHOSE Support at support@mchose.store. Include the product model, connection mode, operating system, a short description of the issue, and photos or a short video when the issue is visible.