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User Guide: Brydge 9.7
for iPad 6th Gen (2018), iPad 5th Gen (2017), iPad Pro 9.7", iPad
Air 2 and iPad Air 1
Videos: View Brydge 9.7 Support Videos -->
NOTE: If your keyboard has pairing buttons on the front edge of the keyboard, CLICK HERE >

1 - IMPORTANT: Your Brydge 9.7 is
set up for the iPad 6th Gen, iPad 5th Gen, and iPad Air 1.
If
you have the iPad Pro 9.7-inch or an iPad Air 2, you will need to use
the second set of shims provided in the box (located next to the Micro
USB)

2 - TO REPLACE: Remove the current shims, and pick away any large tape
residue
NOTE: It’s not necessary to remove everything, just
the bigger bits

3 - Remove tape backing from front and back of new shims, and line up
where the previous ones were
Insert into hinges

4 - NOTE: Ensure the shim is pressed firmly against the bottom of the hinge


5 - Place your iPad into the hinges with the home button on the right, and your Brydge placed on a flat surface

6 - Lift iPad to test the hinge grip. Your iPad and Brydge should be held tightly together

7 - If iPad is loose, remove and give the hinges a gentle squeeze. Repeat this process until your iPad is held firmly

8 - To remove, grab your iPad and pull straight up, with one hand firmly holding your Brydge against a hard surface


9a - Press the power key. A green dot will illuminate

9b - Press and hold the BluetoothTM key for 3 seconds. The power key will flash blue until Bluetooth is successfully paired

10 - On your iPad, under Settings>Bluetooth, tap Brydge 9.7 keyboard

11a - NOTE: The power key will illuminate for 2 seconds to let you know the Brydge is powered on

11b - To power off: Press and hold for three seconds. Key will turn green, then flash red twice to indicate Brydge is powered off


12 - To check battery life, press and hold the battery key for four
seconds. Power key will flash three times:
Green
= 75-100%
Yellow = 25-74%
Red = 10-24%
Power key will flash red three times every two minutes when the battery
is below 9% and needs charging

13 - Insert the supplied MICRO USB cable
Power key will be
illuminated red while charging, and is fully charged when the light
turns off
NOTE: Charging can take up to 3 hours
Keyboard Layout: BRYDGE 9.7 - w/Pairing Buttons on Keys

Brydge 9.7 Support Videos:
Turn on and pair | Brydge iPad Keyboards
Attach and remove | Brydge iPad Keyboards
Check battery and charge | Brydge iPad Keyboards
Instructions: Brydge 9.7 - Keyboard w/Pairing Buttons on front edge of keyboard

1 - IMPORTANT: Your Brydge 9.7 is
set up for the iPad 6th Gen, iPad 5th Gen, and iPad Air 1.
If
you have the iPad Pro 9.7-inch or an iPad Air 2, you will need to use
the second set of shims provided in the box (located next to the Micro
USB)

2 - TO REPLACE: Remove the current shims, and pick away any large tape
residue
NOTE: It’s not necessary to remove everything, just
the bigger bits

3 - Remove tape backing from front and back of new shims, and line up
where the previous ones were.
Insert into hinges

4 - NOTE: Ensure the shim is pressed firmly against the bottom of the hinge


5 - Place your iPad into the hinges with the home button on the right, and your Brydge placed on a flat surface

6 - Lift iPad to test the hinge grip. Your iPad and Brydge should be held tightly together

7 - If iPad is loose, remove and give the hinges a gentle squeeze. Repeat this process until your iPad is held firmly

8 - To remove, grab your iPad and pull straight up, with one hand firmly holding your Brydge against a hard surface


9 Turn on by switching the small silver button on the front left of
your Brydge to the right. A green dot will appear.
Put your
Brydge into pairing mode by pressing and holding the long silver
button on the front left of your Brydge for 3 seconds

10 - On your iPad, under Settings>Bluetooth, tap Brydge 9.7 keyboard


11 - To check battery life, press the battery key
One flash = 25%
Two flashes = 50%
Three flashes = 75%
Four flashes = Fully charged
A solid blue light indicates your Brydge has less than 10% battery life
left

12 - Insert the supplied MICRO USB cable

13 - Charging is confirmed by a solid red light under the right shift
key.
Your Brydge is fully charged when the light turns
off.
NOTE: Charging can take up to 3 hours


14 - To activate speakers, press and hold the long silver button on
the far right on the front of your Brydge.
You will hear a
da-da-dup/da-dup sound.
Your speakers are now ready to pair

15 - On your iPad, under Settings>Bluetooth, select BrydgeAir
Sound.
You will hear a final BEEP confirming the pairing
process.
NOTE: If you don’t see BrydgeAir Sound under the
Bluetooth on your iPad, please turn your keyboard off and repeat step
1
Keyboard Layout: BRYDGE 9.7 - w/Pairing Buttons on Front Edge
