Keychron Q12 - Q Series Customizable Keyboard Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Fully Assembled Version
2 Barebone Version
3 QUICK START GUIDE
4 Q12 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
5 Q12 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
6 DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT
7 KEY DESCRIPTION
8 Documents / Resources
- 8.1 References
- 8.2 Download manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including
1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
16x Gaskets (12 Installed and 4 in the Box)
7 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
16x Gaskets (12 Installed and 4 in the Box)
7 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
QUICK START GUIDE - Step 1

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.

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 layer 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 fn + 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
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?

Plugin the power cable and factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
Unplug the power cable and remove the spacebar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
Hold the reset key first, then plug in the power cable. Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.
Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

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

Q12 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
Layout	96%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	145 mm
Length	409.4 mm
Front height	20.2 mm (without keycaps) 30.9 mm (with keycaps installed)
Back height	33.4 mm (without keycaps) 42.8 mm (with keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height	2.4 mm
Angle	5.3 degree

Q12 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Type-C port
Mac Layout
Windows Layout

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT

LAYER 0: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/M0(1) 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 Ait
RAIt = Right Ait
RCtl = Right Ctrl

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/M0(3) key.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 4

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description
Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease	RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase	RGBMd-	RGB Mode Previous
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	Hue+	Hue Increase
Bright+	Backlight Increase	Hue-	Hue Decrease
Prvs	Previous	RGB SP1	RGB Speed Increase
Play	Play/Pause	RGB SPD	RGB Speed Decrease
Next	Next	MO(1)	Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
Mute	Mute	MO(3)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Vol•	Volume Decrease
Vol+	Volume Increase
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off

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 fn keys or multimedia keys does not work under Windows/Android mode.
Functionalities of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS.
*Multimedia keys:
Function keys:

warning Safety Precaution: Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of 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^OC (5F) or above 50⁰C (131 ^OF)to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

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