Keychron V7 - Customizable Keyboard Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Fully Assembled Version
2 Barebone Version
3 QUICK START GUIDE
4 V7 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
5 V7 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 Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Silicone Bottom Pad
5 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
5 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 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
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.
The Backlight
Press fn1 + Q to change the lighting effect

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

Press fn1 + S to decrease the backlight brightness

Adjust The Backlight Speed
Press fn1 + T to increase the light effect speed

Press fn1 + G to decrease the light effect speed
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.
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?

Plug in the power cable and factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn1 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
Unplug the power cable and remove the space bar 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 fn1 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

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

V7 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Layout	70%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	117 mm
Length	341.85 mm
Front height	19.54 mm (without keycaps) 29.06 mm (with keycaps instal ed)
Back height	25.75 mm (without keycaps) 36.37 mm (with keycaps instal ed)
Keyboard feet height	2 mm
Angle	3.5 / 8.01 / 11 degree

V7 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.

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.

LWin = Left Windows
LAIt = Left Alt
RAlt = Right Alt
RCtl = Right Ctrl

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

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

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

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

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