Keychron Q1 Max - Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Fully Assembled Version
2 Barebone Version
3 Quick Start Guide
4 Q1 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
5 Q1 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
6 DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT
7 KEY DESCRIPTION
8 LED STATUS OVERVIEW
9 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
10 2.4 GHZ / BLUETOOTH / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
12 Documents / Resources
- 12.1 References
- 12.2 Download manual

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 (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)
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

Receiver
1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver

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

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 (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)
4 sets x Stabilizers

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

Receiver
1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver

Tools
1x Keycap & Switch 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 rep ace the following keycaps.
Quick Start Guide - Step 1

Connect 2.4 GHz Receiver
Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to the device USB port.

Switch toggle to 2.4 GHz mode

Note: Fort he best wireless experience, we recommend using the extension adapter for receiver and putting the 2.4 GHz receiver somewhere on your desk close to your keyboard for a low rate of atency and fewer signal interferences.
Connect Bluetooth

Switch toggle to Bluetooth

Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron Q1 Max.
Connect Cable

Switch toggle to Cable
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.
*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.
The Layers
There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer 0 and layer 1 are for the Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.

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 ayer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode, please make changes to the layer 2 instead of the top layer (the layer 0). This is a common mistake people are making.
The Backlight
Press fn1 + Q to change the lighting effect

Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
Adjust The Backlight Brightness
Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness

Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
Adjust The Backlight Speed
Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed

Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed

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.
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?

Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
Unplug the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
Hold the reset key first, then plug the power cable into the keyboard. Release the reset key after 2 seconds, and the keyboard will now enter DFW mode.
Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

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

Q1 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Number of keys: 81
Switch type: Mechanical
Battery: 4000mAh
Wireless working time (RGB): Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
Charging time: Around 5 hours
Charging port: USB Type C
Mode: 2.4 GHz/ Cable / Bluetooth
Wireless operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron QI Max
Operating environment: -10 to 500C
Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Q1 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Bluetooth indicator
2.4 GHz indicator
G cable BT (ModeToggle)
Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle)
Type-C Port
Charging Indicator

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT

LAYER O:This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 1

Layer 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(I) key.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 2

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 3
LWin Left Windows
LAIt = Left Alt
RWin = Right Windows
RAlt = Right Alt
RCtl = Right Ctrl

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 4

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description
Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease	RGBMd-	RGB Mode Previous	2.4G	2.4 GHz Host
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase	Hue+	Hue Increase	Batt	Battery life
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	Hue-	Hue Decrease	NKRO	N-key rollover
Bright+	Backlight ncrease	RGB SPI	RGB Speed Increase
Prvs	Previous	RGB SPD	RGB Speed Decrease Layer 1 will be activated
Play	Play/Pause	MO(I)	Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
Next	Next	MO(2)	Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key
Mute	Mute	MO(3)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Vol-	Volume Decrease	MO(4)	Layer 4 Will be activated when holding this key
Vol+	Volume Increase	BTH1	Bluetooth Host 1
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off	BTH2	Bluetooth Host 2
RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next	BTH3	Bluetooth Host 3

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

LED Location	Function	Status
Battery Indicator	Charging	Charging - Static Red Fully charged - Static Green
Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz Indicator	Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz	Reconnecting - Fast Blinking Paired - Light off Pairing - Slow Blinking
Caps Lock Indicator	Caps Lock	Enable Caps Lock - Static White Disable Caps Lock - Light Off

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

CHARGING
Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator: A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 5 hours, a green battery indicator will appear. 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 Q3 Max can be charged in 2.4 GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
** This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.

2.4 GHZ / BLUETOOTH / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)

2.4 GHZ WIRED MODE

Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to your device's USB Port.
Switch the toggle switch to the 2.4 GHz option. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.

*Press the key combination "fn" + "4" to enter the forced pairing mode. During this period, it is recommended that the keyboard be within 20cm of the receiver.

WIRED MODE

Switch the toggle switch to the Cable option (it only works when a USB cable is plugged in).
Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
Backlighting will be turned on.
*Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

BLUETOOTH MODE

Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option.
Backlighting will be turned on.
Hold "fn+l" key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing).
Search for the Bluetooth device "Keychron Q3 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"+ "2" / "fn" + "3".
*The Bluetooth indicator will continue to flash for 3 minutes.
**Slow or failed connections may exist due to different Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the settings are correct.

SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES
Short press key combination "fn" + "1" / "fn" + "2" / "fn" + "3" to switch to other device.

RECONNECT:

Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard.
The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 4 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device.
If the Bluetooth indicator is off, press any button to enter the connection again. *The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this function.

TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD
Switch the keyboard to the Cable option and unplug the power cable.

BACKLIGHT SETTING

Short press key combination "fn" + "tab" or "fn" + "knob (press)" to turn the backlight on/off.
Short press key combination "fn" + "Q" / "fn" + "A" to switch between different types of lighting effects.

OS TOGGLE SWITCH

MAC/iOS
Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operating system.
WINDOWS/ANDROID
Switch the toggle to Windows/Android when the keyboard is connected to a Windows or Android operating system.

*When using the Windows/Android mode, keys are used for "Windows" and "Alt" functions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If unable to pair keyboard to device, confirm that the device you're trying to pair with is Bluetooth-capable. If so, restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again.
Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth connection will sometimes require additional software updates a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating a successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer.
Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth connections (Windows) and supports an external keyboard (HID profile). Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and select the following: Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect

My keyboard isn't working

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

Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can interfere with the wireless signal.

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.

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:

warning 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 -10C(5F) or above 50C(131F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

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