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Q3 Knob Version Keymap JSON file: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/q3_us_knob_ver1.02.json.zip?v=164579 5763 VIA Software for macOS: https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases/download/v1.3.1/via-1.3.1-mac.dmg VIA Software for Windows: https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases/download/v1.3.1/via-1.3.1-win.exe VIA Software for Linux: https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases/download/v1.3.1/via-1.3.1-linux.deb How to Use VIA on Your Keychron Q Series Keyboard: https://www.keychron.com/blogs/archived/how-to-use-via-to-program-your-keyboard...
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Fully Assembled Version Keyboard 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard Including 1x Aluminum Case 1x PCB 1x Steel Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x Case Foam 16x Gaskets (10 Installed and 6 in the Box) 5 Sets x Stabilizers 1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot) 1 Set x Switches (Gateron G Pro) Cable 1x Type-C to Type-C Cable...
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Barebone Version Keyboard Kit 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches) Including 1x Aluminum Case 1x PCB 1x Steel Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x Case Foam 16x Gaskets (10 Installed and 6 in the Box) 5 Sets x Stabilizers Cable 1x Type-C to Type-C Cable 1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter...
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QUICK START GUIDE If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box, then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps. Mac / Windows...
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Switch To The Right System Please make sure the system toggle on the top left corner has been switched to the same system as your computer‘s operating system. The VIA Key Remapping Software Please visit caniusevia.com to download the latest VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA software cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach out to our support to get the instruction.
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The Backlight Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off. fn + Q fn + tab...
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Adjust The Backlight Brightness fn + W to increase the backlight brightness fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness fn + W fn + S Adjust The Backlight Speed Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed fn + T fn + G...
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Warranty The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard.
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Watch The Building Tutorial On Our Website If you are building the keyboard for the first time, we highly recommend you watch the building tutorial video on our website first, then start building the keyboard yourself. Factory Reset Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? ①...
Q3 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Layout Switch type Mechanical Width 137 mm Length 365 mm Front height 20 mm (without keycaps) Back height 32 mm (without keycaps) 30.7 mm (with OSA keycaps installed) Front height 42 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
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Q3 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW Windows Type-C Port Mac Layout Windows Layout...
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DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT: LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac. Mission Launch Screen Scr+ Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ SIRI Shot Control Left Left Right Right MO (1) Option Command Command...
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LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key . Toggle...
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LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows. Print Cortana Mod+ Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LWin LAlt RAlt RWin MO(3) RCtl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin=Right Windows...
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LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key . Task File Scr- Scr+ Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ View Explorer Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue- Sat-...
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