Keychron Q60 - Q Series Keyboard Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Fully Assembled Version
2 Barebone Version
3 QUICK START GUIDE
4 Q60 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
5 Q60 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
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
12x Gaskets (10 Installed and 2 in the Box)
3 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
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
12x Gaskets (10 Installed and 2 in the Box)
3 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 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 three 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 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.
Function Key
In order to get Function Key, you need to press Fn and key.
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
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?

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.

Q60 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
Layout	60%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	121 mm
Length	303.4 mm
Front height	20 mm (without keycaps) 31.5 mm (with keycaps insta led)
Back height	33.8 mm (without keycaps) 43.1 mm (with keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height	2.7 mm
Angle	6.5 degree

Q60 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 Windows.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 2

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your press the fn/M0(2) key.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 3

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description
Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease	RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase	RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	RGBMd	RGB Mode Previous
Bright+	Backlight Increase	Hue +	Hue Increase
prvs	Previous	Hue	Hue Decrease
play	Play/ Pause	RGB SP1	RGB Speed Increase
Next	Next	RGB SPD	RGB Speed Decrease
Mute	Mute	MO(1)	Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
VO	Volume Decrease	MO(2)	Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key
Vol+	Volume Increase	MO(3)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key

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.

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

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