Keychron Q9 Plus - Customizable Keyboard Manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
8x Gaskets
4 Sets x Stabilizers
1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Double shot)
1 Set x Switches

Cable

1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
1x Type-A to Type C Adapter

Tools

1x Switch Puller
1x Keycap Puller
1x Screwdriver
1x Hex Key

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
8x Gaskets
4 Sets x Stabilizers

Cable

1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
1x Type-A to Type C Adapter

Tools

1x Switch Puller
1x Keycap Puller
1x Screwdriver
1x Hex Key

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

Switch To The Right System

Please make sure the system toggle in 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.

The Layers

There are five layers of key settings on the keyboard.
The layer 0 is for the Mac system.
The layer 1 is for the Windows system.
The layer 2 is for the Mac Multimedia keys.
The layer 3 is for the Windows Multimedia keys.
The layer 4 is for the Function keys.

If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will be activated.

If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 1 will be activated.

Multimedia Key and Function Key

Multimedia keys

Function keys

In order to get Multimedia Key, you need to press fn/fn1 and

Key.

In order to get Function Key, you need to press fn2 and

Key.

The Backlight

Press fn/fn1 + A to change the lighting effect

Press fn/fn1 + caps lock to turn the backlight on/off

Adjust The Backlight Brightness

Press fn/fn1 + S to increase the backlight brightness

Press fn/fn1 + X to decrease the backlight brightness

Adjust The Backlight Speed

Press fn/fn1 + G to increase the light effect speed

Press fn/fn1 + B to decrease the light effect speed

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. Plug in the power cable and factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn2 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
2. Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
3. Unplug the power cable and remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
4. Hold the reset key first, then plug in the power cable. Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFW mode.
5. Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
6. Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn2 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

* Step by step guide can be found on our website.

SPECIFICATIONS

OVERVIEW

1. Type-c port
2. Mac Layout
3. Windows Layout

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT

LAYER 0:This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac.

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.
LWin = Left Windows LAIt = Left Ait RAIt = Right Alt

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/fn1/MO(2) key.

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/fn1/MO(3) key.

LAYER 4: This layer will be activated when you press the fn2/MO(4) key.

KEY DESCRIPTION

Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/macOS, functionalities of third-party input tools may be affected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date.

Certain multimedia keys or function keys do not work.
Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices.

*Multimedia keys:

Function keys:

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 -IOOC(50F)or above 500C(1310F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

Find us

https://www.keychron.com
Support@keychron.com

@keychron
@keychron
@keychronMK

Documents / Resources

References

• http://caniusevia.com
• Keychron | High End Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Phones – Keychron | Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Android

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