F99 AI Mechanical Keyboard

Royal Kludge F99 AI Mechanical Keyboard

The Royal Kludge F99 AI is a wired mechanical keyboard featuring a compact 98% layout, RGB backlighting, dedicated function keys, a numeric keypad, and integrated AI shortcut functions.

The keyboard connects to a compatible computer through a USB cable. It supports Windows and Mac operating system modes, with shortcuts for multimedia playback, screen brightness, audio volume, navigation functions, and keyboard lighting adjustments.

The F99 AI also includes an AI function mode that works with Royal Kludge driver software. When AI mode is activated, designated keyboard keys provide access to functions such as OCR text extraction, AI drawing, writing assistance, mind mapping, grammar checking, document creation, meeting notes, translation, and voice typing.

The keyboard’s Fn key provides additional controls for switching lighting effects, adjusting RGB brightness and speed, locking the Windows key, changing operating system modes, and restoring factory settings.

This user manual explains the F99 AI keyboard specifications, wired setup, indicator lights, function keys, AI driver installation, AI mode controls, Windows and Mac multimedia shortcuts, and factory reset procedure.

Product Overview and Technical Specifications

F99 AI Keyboard Specifications

Main Keyboard Features

The Royal Kludge F99 AI provides the following functions:

• Compact 98% mechanical keyboard layout.
• RGB backlighting with adjustable brightness.
• Adjustable backlight animation speed.
• Multiple backlight modes.
• Monochrome backlight switching.
• Wired USB connection.
• Windows and Mac system modes.
• Dedicated F1–F12 function keys.
• Multimedia and audio controls.
• Numeric keypad and navigation keys.
• Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Windows Lock indicators.
• AI mode switching through Fn + Home.
• AI-assisted OCR screenshot and text extraction.
• AI drawing and writing shortcuts.
• Mind mapping and grammar-checking functions.
• AI reading and presentation shortcuts.
• Meeting notes and work-summary functions.
• Voice typing and voice-driven content generation.
• Translation shortcut.
• Factory reset through an Fn key combination.

Keyboard Layout and Components

The F99 AI uses a compact 98% layout that combines a standard typing area, function-key row, navigation controls, and numeric keypad.

Main Keyboard Components

98% Keyboard Layout

The keyboard includes an alphanumeric typing area, a function-key row, directional arrow keys, and a numeric keypad.

The compact arrangement provides access to common full-size keyboard functions while occupying less desk space.

The AI shortcuts are assigned to designated keys, primarily on the numeric keypad, when AI mode is active.

Keyboard Indicator Lights

The F99 AI has indicators for Num Lock, Caps Lock, Windows Lock, and Mac system mode.

Indicator Light Guide

Num Lock Indicator

The Num Lock indicator shows the status of the numeric keypad’s lock function.

Caps Lock Indicator

The Caps Lock indicator shows whether uppercase character locking is active.

Windows Lock Indicator

The Win Lock indicator displays the Windows key lock status.

Mac System Indicator

The Mac indicator remains illuminated when the keyboard is operating in Mac system mode.

AI Mode Indicator

When AI mode is activated, the Home key illuminates white.

This indicates that the keyboard has entered AI mode.

Before First Use

The F99 AI operates through a wired USB connection.

Initial Setup

1. Position the keyboard on a suitable working surface.
2. Locate the USB Type-C connection port.
3. Connect the USB Type-C connector to the keyboard.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on the computer.
5. Select the appropriate Windows or Mac keyboard mode.
6. Adjust the backlight settings if required.
7. Install the Royal Kludge driver if the AI functions will be used.

Wired USB Connection

The F99 AI connects directly to a computer using a USB cable.

How to Connect the Keyboard

1. Locate the USB Type-C port on the keyboard.
2. Insert the USB Type-C connector into the port.
3. Connect the USB-A connector to an available USB port on the computer.
4. Use the keyboard through the wired connection.

The connection diagram shows the keyboard connected to a desktop or laptop computer through its USB cable.

RGB Backlight Controls

The Royal Kludge F99 AI includes RGB backlighting that can be adjusted using Fn key combinations.

The lighting controls allow changes to brightness, effect speed, lighting mode, and monochrome lighting.

Backlight Shortcut Table

Increasing Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + Up Arrow (↑) to increase the keyboard backlight brightness.

Decreasing Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + Down Arrow (↓) to reduce backlight brightness.

Increasing Backlight Effect Speed

Press Fn + Right Arrow (→) to increase the speed of the selected lighting effect.

Decreasing Backlight Effect Speed

Press Fn + Left Arrow (←) to reduce the speed of the selected lighting effect.

Switching Monochrome Backlighting

Press Fn + Delete to activate the monochrome backlight switching function.

Changing RGB Backlight Modes

Press Fn + Print Screen to switch between the available backlight modes.

Secondary Function Keys

The F99 AI provides additional commands through Fn combinations.

Secondary Function Shortcut Table

Scroll Lock

Press Fn + Insert to activate the Scroll Lock function.

Pause

Press Fn + Page Up to activate Pause.

End

Press Fn + Page Down to activate End.

AI Mode Switch

Press Fn + Home to switch between AI mode and normal keyboard mode.

Windows and Mac Switching

Press Fn + A for Windows mode or Fn + S for Mac mode.

Windows Key Lock

The keyboard includes a shortcut for controlling the Windows key lock.

Locking the Windows Key

Press Fn + Win.

The Windows Lock function is activated, and the corresponding indicator shows its status.

The same combination controls the lock function when the Windows key needs to be used again.

Factory Reset

The F99 AI includes a keyboard shortcut for restoring factory settings.

How to Factory Reset the F99 AI

1. Keep the keyboard connected to the computer.
2. Press and hold Fn + Spacebar.
3. Continue holding both keys for 3 seconds.
4. Release the keys after the reset command has been activated.

The keyboard restores its factory settings.

Royal Kludge F99 AI Driver Installation

The AI shortcut functions require Royal Kludge driver software.

The driver provides access to the AI function interfaces associated with the keyboard.

Official Driver Download

The driver download address is:

https://en.rkgaming.com/download/1

Installing the Driver

1. Open the Royal Kludge driver download page.
2. Find the corresponding driver software for the F99 AI keyboard.
3. Download the driver.
4. Install the driver on the computer.
5. Open the driver software.

The driver must be available when using the keyboard’s software-dependent AI functions.

AI Mode Setup

The F99 AI provides a separate AI function mode.

In AI mode, designated keys activate AI-related functions through Royal Kludge software.

Switching Between AI and Normal Mode

Press Fn + Home.

This switches between AI mode and normal keyboard operation.

Identifying AI Mode

When AI mode is active, the Home key glows white.

The illuminated Home key indicates that the AI function layer has been selected.

Using the AI Functions

1. Install the appropriate Royal Kludge driver.
2. Press Fn + Home to enter AI mode.
3. Confirm that the Home key is illuminated white.
4. Open the driver software interface.
5. Select the required function key.
6. Press the corresponding key on the keyboard.
7. The related driver interface appears on the computer.

AI shortcuts depend on the driver software. Several functions also support voice input through a long keypress.

AI Function Shortcut Keys

The F99 AI includes shortcut keys for AI-assisted writing, image generation, document tasks, translation, and other functions.

The following table identifies the keys used in AI mode.

Complete AI Shortcut Table

These commands apply to the AI shortcut layer after AI mode is activated.

AI Screenshot and OCR

The F99 AI includes a screenshot shortcut for extracting text from the screen.

How to Use AI OCR

1. Install and open the Royal Kludge driver.
2. Press Fn + Home to enter AI mode.
3. Press the Num Lock (NUM) key assigned to OCR.
4. The smart screenshot and text extraction function is activated.

OCR is designed to recognize and extract text from a captured screen area.

AI Drawing Function

The AI Drawing function provides access to an AI drawing interface.

Opening AI Drawing

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press the / key on the numeric keypad.
3. The AI drawing interface opens.

Drawing with Voice Input

Press and hold the same key to generate content directly through voice input.

AI Excel and Office Document Function

The keyboard includes a shortcut for opening an Office document interface.

Opening the Office Interface

1. Activate AI mode.
2. Briefly press the * key on the numeric keypad.
3. The corresponding Office document interface opens.

AI Writing Function

The F99 AI provides a shortcut for accessing writing tools.

Opening the Writing Interface

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press the – key on the numeric keypad.
3. The writing interface opens.

AI Mind Map Function

The Mind Map shortcut opens a dedicated mind mapping interface.

Opening the Mind Map Interface

1. Activate AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 7.
3. The mind map interface opens.

Creating a Mind Map Through Voice Input

Press and hold Numpad 7 to generate content directly through voice input.

AI Grammar Check

The Grammar Check shortcut opens a text grammar-checking interface.

Opening Grammar Check

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 8.
3. The Grammar Check interface opens.

AI Reading

The AI Reading shortcut opens the associated reading interface.

Opening AI Reading

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 9.
3. The AI Reading interface opens.

AI PowerPoint and Presentation Function

The PPT shortcut provides access to the presentation interface.

Opening the PPT Interface

1. Activate AI mode.
2. Briefly press the + key on the numeric keypad.
3. The PPT interface opens.

Generating Presentation Content by Voice

Press and hold the + key to generate presentation content directly through voice input.

AI Meeting Notes

The Meeting Notes function provides access to a meeting-notes interface.

Opening Meeting Notes

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 4.
3. The Meeting Notes interface opens.

Creating Meeting Notes by Voice

Press and hold Numpad 4 to generate content using voice input.

AI Work Summary

The Work Summary function provides access to a dedicated interface for summarizing work-related content.

Opening Work Summary

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 5.
3. The Work Summary interface opens.

Creating a Work Summary by Voice

Press and hold Numpad 5 to generate content directly through voice input.

AI Event Planner

The Event Planner function opens an interface for preparing event-related content.

Opening Event Planner

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 6.
3. The Event Planner interface opens.

Generating Event Content by Voice

Press and hold Numpad 6 to generate content directly through voice input.

AI Long Writing

The Long Writing shortcut provides access to a dedicated long-form writing interface.

Opening Long Writing

1. Activate AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 1.
3. The Long Writing interface opens.

Generating Long-Form Content by Voice

Press and hold Numpad 1 to generate content using voice input.

AI Short Writing

The Short Writing shortcut opens the short-article writing interface.

Opening Short Writing

1. Activate AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 2.
3. The Short Writing interface opens.

Generating Short Articles by Voice

Press and hold Numpad 2 to generate content directly through voice input.

AI Essays

The Essays shortcut provides access to an essay-writing interface.

Opening the Essays Interface

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad 3.
3. The Essays interface opens.

Generating Essay Content by Voice

Press and hold Numpad 3 to generate content directly through voice input.

RK-AI Chat

The Chat function provides access to the RK-AI interface.

Opening AI Chat

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Briefly press Numpad Enter.
3. The RK-AI interface opens.

Generating Chat Content by Voice

Press and hold Numpad Enter to generate content using voice input.

AI Voice Typing

The Voice Typing function supports voice input and voice control through the keyboard’s AI mode.

Using Voice Typing

1. Activate AI mode.
2. Press and hold Numpad 0.
3. Keep the key pressed while speaking.
4. Release the key when the voice input is complete.

Voice Typing Without the Driver

When the keyboard driver has not been installed, pressing and holding Numpad 0 for 3 seconds opens the official Royal Kludge website.

This function requires AI mode.

AI Translation

The keyboard includes a translation shortcut.

How to Translate Selected Content

1. Enter AI mode.
2. Select the content that requires translation.
3. Briefly press the Numpad Decimal (.) key.
4. The translation function is activated through the corresponding AI interface.

AI Short Press and Long Press Functions

Several AI shortcuts provide different actions depending on the length of the keypress.

AI Keypress Behavior

The AI driver must be installed for the associated software functions to operate as described.

Windows Keyboard Mode

The F99 AI supports a dedicated Windows operating system mode.

Switching to Windows Mode

Press Fn + A.

This selects the Windows system layout.

Windows Mode Functions

Windows mode provides shortcuts for:

• Computer access.
• Web browser.
• Mailbox.
• Calculator.
• Media player.
• Stop playback.
• Previous and next track.
• Play and pause.
• Mute.
• Volume adjustment.

Windows Multimedia Shortcut Keys

Windows Shortcut Table

Opening Computer

Press Fn + F1 to activate the Computer shortcut.

Opening the Browser

Press Fn + F2 to activate the browser shortcut.

Opening the Mailbox

Press Fn + F3 to activate the mailbox shortcut.

Opening the Calculator

Press Fn + F4 to activate the Calculator shortcut.

Windows Media Controls

Windows Volume Controls

Mac Keyboard Mode

The F99 AI also includes a Mac operating system layout.

Switching to Mac Mode

Press Fn + S.

This selects the Mac system layout.

Mac Mode Functions

Mac mode provides shortcuts for:

• Screen brightness.
• Keyboard backlight brightness.
• Previous and next track.
• Play and pause.
• Mute.
• Volume adjustment.

Mac Multimedia Shortcut Keys

Mac Shortcut Table

Adjusting Screen Brightness

Press Fn + F1 to reduce screen brightness.

Press Fn + F2 to increase screen brightness.

Adjusting Keyboard Backlight Brightness

Press Fn + F5 to reduce keyboard backlight brightness.

Press Fn + F6 to increase keyboard backlight brightness.

Mac Media Playback

Mac Audio Controls

Switching Between Windows and Mac

The F99 AI supports Windows and Mac system modes.

System Mode Shortcuts

The Mac indicator remains illuminated when Mac system mode is selected.

AI Mode and Operating System Mode

The keyboard provides separate controls for AI function switching and operating system layout selection.

The Home key illuminates white in AI mode.

AI shortcuts use the Royal Kludge driver software, while Windows and Mac multimedia functions use their corresponding system layouts.

Japanese Input and Keyboard Layout

The Japanese-language section also provides information about Japanese character input and keyboard layout behavior.

Japanese Input Modes

The Japanese instructions describe the relationship between Caps Lock, Shift, and Japanese kana input.

The documented combinations include:

Japanese Input Precautions

The Japanese input method must be enabled in the operating system when using kana input.

Some character functions require Fn and Shift combinations.

Key assignments may differ depending on the keyboard layout and selected input method. The physical key markings should be followed when using localized layouts.

Keyboard Driver and Software

The Royal Kludge driver is required for the documented AI shortcut functions.

Driver Download Information

Using the Driver with AI Shortcuts

1. Download and install the appropriate driver.
2. Connect the keyboard to the computer.
3. Enter AI mode using Fn + Home.
4. Open the driver interface.
5. Select the required AI function.
6. Press the assigned shortcut key.
7. The corresponding driver interface opens on the computer.

Complete Keyboard Shortcut Reference

The following table summarizes the F99 AI keyboard’s main commands.

Customer Support Information

Royal Kludge provides assistance for product questions and operating issues.

Manufacturer Information

For product-related questions or operating issues, customers can contact Royal Kludge through its customer support channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is the Royal Kludge F99 AI connected to a computer?

The F99 AI uses a wired USB connection. Connect the USB Type-C end of the cable to the keyboard and the USB-A end to an available USB port on the computer.

2. How is AI mode activated on the F99 AI keyboard?

Press Fn + Home to switch between AI and normal mode. When AI mode is active, the Home key illuminates white.

3. How can the AI features be used on the F99 AI keyboard?

Install the Royal Kludge driver from https://en.rkgaming.com/download/1/, activate AI mode, and press the assigned AI function key. The corresponding driver interface opens on the computer.

4. How is OCR text extraction activated?

Enter AI mode and press the Num Lock key assigned to OCR. The AI smart screenshot function captures a screen area for text extraction.

5. How does voice typing work on the F99 AI?

Activate AI mode, then press and hold Numpad 0 while speaking. When the driver is not installed, holding the key for three seconds opens the official Royal Kludge website instead.

6. How can the RGB backlight be adjusted?

Press Fn + Up Arrow or Fn + Down Arrow to change brightness. Fn + Left Arrow and Fn + Right Arrow adjust effect speed. Fn + Delete switches monochrome backlighting, while Fn + Print Screen changes the lighting mode.

7. How is the keyboard switched between Windows and Mac mode?

Press Fn + A to select Windows mode or Fn + S to select Mac mode. The Mac indicator remains illuminated when Mac mode is active.

8. How is the Royal Kludge F99 AI factory reset?

Press and hold Fn + Spacebar for three seconds to restore the keyboard’s factory settings.