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User Manual For VGN V98 Pro V3 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

11 Aug 2025

1.    Package List

  • V98Pro V3 Keyboard * 1
  • USB-A to USB-C Cable * 1
  • USB-A Receiver * 1 (Stored in the receiver compartment on the right side of the keyboard)
  • 3 Mechanical Switches (Matching the keyboard)
  • 2-in-1 Switch & Keycap Puller * 1
  • Electronic Manual Card * 1
  • Product Warranty Certificate * 1

2. Settings

Connection Mode Switch

From top to bottom, the modes are:

  • 2.4G Wireless Mode
  • USB Wired Mode
  • Bluetooth Mode

Indicator Lights

From top to bottom, the indicators are:

  • NUM Indicator (Numeric keypad): White light on = Numeric keypad enabled.
  • Capslock Indicator: Distinguishes case status; white light always on = Uppercase.
  • 2.4G Indicator: White light always on = Successful 2.4G connection.
  • Bluetooth Indicator: White light always on = Successful Bluetooth connection.

3. Connection Modes

USB Wired Mode

Toggle the mode switch to “Wired Mode.” Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the keyboard and plug the USB-A end into the computer’s USB port. The keyboard is now operational.

2.4G Wireless Mode

  • 2.4G Connection: Connects to one USB-equipped device at a time.
    Device Name: VGNV98Pro V3 2.4G Dongle
    Toggle the left-side switch upward to “2.4G Wireless Mode.” The 2.4G indicator flashes slowly in white. Insert the wireless receiver into the computer’s USB port; the indicator stays solid white when connected.
  • 2.4G Re-pairing: Toggle the left-side switch upward to “2.4G Wireless Mode.” Long-press FN + 4$ for over 3 seconds (the 2.4G indicator flashes rapidly in white). Insert the wireless receiver into the computer’s USB port; the indicator stays solid white when paired.

Bluetooth Mode

  • Bluetooth Multi-Channel Connection: Connects to one Bluetooth device at a time (retains pairing info).
    Device Names: VGNV98ProV3 BT1 / VGN V98Pro V3 BT2 / VGN V98Pro V3 BT3
    Toggle the left-side switch downward to BT. Follow these steps:
    • Channel 1: Long-press FN + 1! for 3 seconds (Bluetooth indicator flashes rapidly in white). Pair with VGNV98Pro V3 BT1 in your device’s Bluetooth list; the indicator stays solid white when paired.
    • Channel 2: Long-press FN + 2@ for 3 seconds (Bluetooth indicator flashes rapidly in white). Pair with VGN V98Pro V3 BT2 in your device’s Bluetooth list; the indicator stays solid white when paired.
    • Channel 3: Long-press FN + 3# for 3 seconds (Bluetooth indicator flashes rapidly in white). Pair with VGNV98Pro V3 BT3 in your device’s Bluetooth list; the indicator stays solid white when paired.

Switching Wireless Channels

After pairing:
  • Short-press FN + 1! → Bluetooth Channel 1 (paired device).
  • Short-press FN + 2@ → Bluetooth Channel 2 (paired device).
  • Short-press FN + 3# → Bluetooth Channel 3 (paired device).
  • Short-press FN + 4$ → 2.4G (paired device).

Sleep & Wake-Up

  • Wireless Modes (2.4G/Bluetooth): Unused for 3 minutes → Level 1 Sleep (backlight off, wireless disconnected). Tap any key to wake (restores state).
  • Wired Mode: Backlight remains on.
  • Pairing Timeout: Pairing fails after 1 minute → Keyboard sleeps (indicator off). Tap any key to resume pairing.
  • Reconnection Timeout: Reconnection fails after 20 seconds → Keyboard sleeps. Reconnect manually.

4. Charging & Low-Battery Indication

The Spacebar is the charging indicator:
  • Low Battery: Red light flashes rapidly.
  • Charging: Blue light stays solid.
  • Fully Charged: Green light stays solid for 60 seconds, then returns to the default effect.
  • Below 20% battery (3.4–3.5V): Spacebar flashes red until sleep/shutdown.
  • Below 3.2V: Keyboard shuts down automatically.
The keyboard charges when connected to a computer via the included cable (any mode).

5. Battery Check (Wireless Mode)

With no USB cable connected:
Hold FN + Right CTRL. The backlight turns off, and keys 1! to 0) light up to show the battery percentage.

6. Lighting Effects & Customization

  • On power-up, the default backlight is Colorful Running Lights. After it turns off, the backlight reverts to the last used effect. First-time boot defaults to Flow with the Tide.

  • 15 Built-in Effects (No Driver):
    Switching order:
    Steady On → Breathing → Dreamy Rainbow → Instant Glow → Stroll in the Rain → Rainbow Wheel → Key Ripple → Starry Night → Flowing Stream → Flow with the Tide (Default) → Shadow Follow → Sine Wave → Spinning Windmill → Colorful Waterfall → Blossoming Fortune

7. Custom Lighting

  1. Press FN + `~ to enter Custom Lighting Mode. By default, ESC, A, S, D, W, ↑, ↓, ←, → light up blue.
  2. Press FN + `~ again to enter Recording Mode (CapsLock and Num indicators flash until recording ends).
  3. Press the same key repeatedly to cycle colors. Customize other keys to create your pattern.
  4. Press FN + `~ again to save as a custom effect.


8. FN Combination Key Functions

Combination Key Windows System Function Single Key Mac System Function
FN+F1 My Computer F1 Decrease Screen Brightness
FN+F2 Browser Homepage F2 Increase Screen Brightness
FN+F3 Calculator F3 Show Mission Control (ctrl+↑)
FN+F4 Music Player F4 Launchpad
FN+F5 Previous Track F5 F5
FN+F6 Next Track F6 F6
FN+F7 Play/Pause F7 Previous Track
FN+F8 Stop F8 Play/Pause
FN+F9 Mute/Unmute F9 Next Track
FN+F10 Volume Down F10 Mute/Unmute
FN+F11 Volume Up F11 Volume Down
FN+F12 Mail F12 Volume Up

Lighting Key Function Table

Combination Key Function Description
FN+ ESC Long press for 3s to restore factory settings (erasing Bluetooth pairing information)
FN+ DEL Turn off/on the backlight
FN+ ← Adjust the direction of lighting effects (for some effects)
FN+ → Cycle to the next color (Rainbow - Red - Green - Blue - Yellow - Purple - Ice Blue - White)
FN+ ↑ Increase backlight brightness (0-25%-50%-75% (default) -100%). When max brightness is reached, the Caps and NUM indicators flash three times.
FN+ ↓ Decrease backlight brightness (100%-75% (default) -50%-25%-0). When min brightness is reached, the Caps and NUM indicators flash three times.
FN+ -_ Slow down the speed of some dynamic backlights (100%-75% (default) -50%-25%-0). When the slowest speed is reached, the Caps and NUM indicators flash three times.
FN+ =+ Speed up the speed of some dynamic backlights (0-25%-50%-75% (default)-100%). When the fastest speed is reached, the Caps and NUM indicators flash three times.
Fn+L_Win Lock the WIN key; the key indicator lights up white
FN+ PgUp Switch to the previous lighting effect
FN+ PgDn Switch to the next lighting effect
FN+ A Switch to Windows system
FN+ S Switch to Mac system

9. Driver Introduction

Web Driver / Download: vgnlab.com

10. Common Issues

Q: Why isn’t my WIN key working?
A: If locked via FN + WIN, the WIN key is disabled (WIN indicator on). Press FN + WIN again to unlock.


Q: Why are WIN/ALT swapped, and why aren’t F1–F12 responding (or acting as function keys)?
A: Pressing FN + S switches to MAC Mode. In Windows, this swaps WIN/ALT and makes F1–F12 function keys. Press FN + A to return to Windows Mode.


Q: How to customize keys, use macros, or modify RGB effects?
A: Visit vgnlab.com Use the driver to customize keys, edit macros, and adjust RGB effects.

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