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Keychron V2 - Customizable Keyboard Manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including
1x Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Silicone Bottom Pad
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 Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Silicone Bottom Pad
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

  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.
    QUICK START GUIDE - Step 2
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Multimedia Key and Function Key
    In order to get Multimedia Key, you need to press fn1 and Key.
    In order to get Function Key, you need to press fn2 and Key.
    Quick Start Guide - Step 4
    Quick Start Guide - Step 5
  5. The Backlight
    Press fn1 + Q to change the lighting effect

    Press fn1 + tab to turn the backlight on/off
  6. Adjust The Backlight Brightness
    Press fn1 + W to increase the backlight brightness

    Press fn1 + S to decrease the backlight brightness
  7. Adjust The Backlight Speed
    Press fn1 + T to increase the light effect speed

    Press fn1 + G to decrease the light effect speed
  8. Warranty
    The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. f 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Factory Reset

Troubleshooting? Don't know what's going on with the keyboard?

  1. Try factory reset by pressing fn1 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
  2. Download the right firmware for your keyboard from our website. Remove the power cable from the keyboard.
  3. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
  4. Hold the reset key while plugging in the power cable and then release the reset key. The keyboard now will enter DFU mode.
  5. Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
  6. Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn1 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

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

V2 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
Layout 65%
Switch type Mechanical
Width 123.25 mm
Length 329.9 mm
Front height 20.23 mm (without keycaps)
Back height 26.75 mm (without keycaps)
Front height 29.66 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Back height 37.54 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height 2 mm
Angle 3.5 / 7.91 / 10.88 degree

V2 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

  1. Type-C Port
  2. Mac Layout
  3. Windows Layout

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 Windows.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 2
LWin Left Windows
LAIt = Left Alt
RAlt = Right Alt

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your press the fn1/MO(2) key.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 3

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn1/MO(3) key.
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 4

LAYER 4: This layer will be activated when you press the fn2/MO(4)
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT - Part 5

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 SPI 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(2) Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key
Vol- Volume Decrease MO(3) Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Vol+ Volume Increase MO(4) Layer 4 will be activated when holding this key
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.

warningSafety 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 (131F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

Keychron, Inc.
Dover, DE 19901, United States
Find us at:
https://www.keychron.com
Support@keychron.com
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Designed by Keychron
Made in China

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