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Fully Assembled Version Keyboard 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard Including 1x Aluminum Case 1x PCB 1x PC Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x IXPE Foam 1x PET Foam 1x Latex Bottom Pad 1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam 1x Bottom Case PET Foam 14x Gaskets (12 Installed and 2 in the Box) 7 sets x Stabilizers 1 set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot)
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Barebone Version Keyboard Kit 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches) Including 1x Aluminum Case 1x PCB 1x PC Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x IXPE Foam 1x PET Foam 1x Latex Bottom Pad 1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam 1x Bottom Case PET Foam 14x Gaskets (12 Installed and 2 in the Box) 7 sets x Stabilizers Cable...
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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. Type-C Connect 2.4 GHz Receiver Extension Adapter Cable For Receiver 2.4 GHz Receiver Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to the device USB port.
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Connect Bluetooth Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron Q5 Max Switch toggle to Bluetooth Switch toggle to Bluetooth G / Cable / BT fn + 1 Connect Cable Switch toggle to Cable G / Cable / BT...
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The VIA Key Remapping Software Please visit usevia.app to use the online VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instruction. Your keyboard’s best friend *The online VIA software can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers yet. *VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.
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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 Adjust The Backlight Brightness Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness fn + W fn + S...
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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 Factory Reset Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? 1.
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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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Charging port: USB Type-C Mode: 2.4 GHz/ Cable / Bluetooth Wireless operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space) Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron Q5 Max Operating environment: -10 to 50°C Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice, we apologize for any...
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Q5 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Windows ① Bluetooth indicator ② 2.4 GHz indicator ③ G Cable BT (Mode Toggle) ④ Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle) ⑤ Type-C Port ⑥ Battery indicator...
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DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT: LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac. Scr- Scr+ MCtl LPad Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ N.Lck Left Shift Right Shift N.Ent LOpt LCmd Space RCmd MO(1) RCtl...
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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. BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue- Sat- Batt NKRO...
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LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows. N.Lck Left Shift Right Shift N.Ent LWin LAlt Space RAlt MO(3) RCtl Left Ctrl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RCtl = Right Ctrl...
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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. Scr- Scr+ Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ Task File BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue-...
If the power is low, the red light will blink. *The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron Q5 Max can be charged in 2.4 GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
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3. Hold “fn+1” key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing). 4. Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron Q5 Max” on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing).
SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES Short press key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3” to switch to other device. RECONNECT: 1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard. 2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 4 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device. 3.
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My keyboard isn't working in Bluetooth mode. For the computer/smartphone: Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it. Then restart your device. For the keyboard: Turn the keyboard off and back on. Then reconnect it to your device. Wireless connection is interrupted even within 10 meters.
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Safety Precaution: Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of the reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards. Always keep the product dry to avoid corrosion. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures below -10°C(5°F) or above 50°C(131°F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.
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按键布局 层0: 当您的系统拨片切换到Mac档位的时候, 层0将被激活使用。 Scr- Scr+ MCtl LPad Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ N.Lck Left Shift Right Shift N.Ent LOpt LCmd Space RCmd MO(1) RCtl Left Ctrl 层1: 当您的系统拨片切到Mac档位并组合fn/MO(1)键的时候, 层1将被激活使用。 BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue-...
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层2: 当您的系统拨片切到Windows档位的时候, 层2将被激活使用。 N.Lck Left Shift Right Shift N.Ent LWin LAlt Space RAlt MO(3) RCtl Left Ctrl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RCtl = Right Ctrl 层3: 当您的系统拨片切到Windows档位并组合fn/MO(3)键的时候, 层3将被激活使用。 Scr- Scr+ Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next...
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