Keychron S1 - S Series Customizable Keyboard Manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including
1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
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 Keycap Puller

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.

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 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

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?

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

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Type-C Port
2. Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch)

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 Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.
LWin = Left Windows
LAIt = Left Alt
RAIt = Right Alt
RCtrI = 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.

KEY DESCRIPTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

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

Keychron, Inc.
Dover, DE 19901, United States
Find us at:
https://www.keychron.com
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Documents / Resources

References

• Keychron | High End Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Phones – Keychron | Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Android
• http://caniusevia.com

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