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Keychron K1 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard x 1 Type-C Cable x 1 Manual x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 Extra Keycaps Set x 1 Type-A to Type-C Adapter x 1 Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver x 1...
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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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G = 2.4GHz of latency and fewer signal interferences. Connect Bluetooth Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron K1 Max. G / Cable / BT fn + 1...
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Connect Cable G / Cable / BT 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.
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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 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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Factory Reset Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? 1. Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website. 2. Unplug the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode. 3. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB. 4.
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Charging time: Around 3 hours Charging port: USB Type-C Mode: Bluetooth / Wired / 2.4GHz Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space) Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K1 Max Function LED Location Status Low Power - Red Light Blinking...
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K1 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW ⑥ ③ ④ ⑤ Windows ① Caps Lock Indicator ② BT / 2.4G Indicator ③ Type-C Port ④ 2.4G / Cable / BT (Connection Mode Toggle) ⑤ Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch) 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+ SShot SIRI Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LOpt LCmd Space RCmd...
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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. RGBTg 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. Cortan Print Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LWin LAlt Space RAlt RWin MO(3) RCtl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin = Right Windows RCtl = Right Ctrl...
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LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key. Scr- Scr+ Task File Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ RGBTg 2.4G BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue-...
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A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 3 hours, a green battery indicator will appear. *The K1 Max keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The K1 Max can be charged in 2.4GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
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4. Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron K1 Max” on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing). Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn”...
BACKLIGHT SETTING Short press to switch between different types of lighting effects. OS TOGGLE SWITCH 1 — MAC/iOS Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operating system. 2 — WINDOWS/ANDROID 3 — INPUT METHOD SWITCH...
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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.
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Bluetooth connection is interrupted even within 10 meters. Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard. Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS, functions of third-party input tools may be affected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date.
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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+ SShot SIRI Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LOpt LCmd Space RCmd ROpt MO(1) RCtl...
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层2: 当您的系统拨片切换到Windows档位的时候, 层2将被激活使用。 Print Cortan Left Shift Right Shift Left Ctrl LWin LAlt Space RAlt RWin MO(3) RCtl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin = Right Windows RCtl = Right Ctrl...
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