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Keychron Q5 HE Manual

Wireless magnetic switch keyboard

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Summary of Contents for Keychron Q5 HE

  • Page 1 Q5 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard...
  • Page 2 How to Remap Your QMK Enabled Q HE Series Keyboard on macOS, Windows, Linux: https://www.keychron.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-launcher-to-pro gram-your-keyboard https://www.keychron.com/pages/how-to-use-he-mode-on-keychro n-launcher Source Code, download link will be available on the product page of our official website if the code is up on Github, you can then search “source code”...
  • Page 3 Fully Assembled Version Keyboard 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard Including 1x Aluminum Case 1x PCB 1x Aluminum Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x Latex Bottom Pad 1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam 1x Bottom Case PET Film 14x Gaskets (12 Installed and 2 in the Box) 7 sets x Stabilizers 1 set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot) 1 set x Magnetic Switches...
  • Page 4 Barebone Version Keyboard Kit 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches) Including 1x Aluminum Case 1x PCB 1x Aluminum Plate 1x Sound Absorbing Foam 1x Latex Bottom Pad 1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam 1x Bottom Case PET Film 14x Gaskets (12 Installed and 2 in the Box) 7 sets x Stabilizers Cable 1x Type-C Cable...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6 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. Type-C Connect 2.4 GHz Receiver Extension Adapter Cable For Receiver 2.4 GHz Receiver Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to the device USB port.
  • Page 7 Connect Bluetooth Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron Q5 HE Switch toggle to Bluetooth Switch toggle to Bluetooth G / Cable / BT fn + 1 Connect Cable Switch toggle to Cable G / Cable / BT...
  • Page 8 The Backlight Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off fn + Q fn + tab Adjust The Backlight Brightness Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness fn + W fn + S...
  • Page 9 Adjust The Backlight Speed Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed fn + T fn + G 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.
  • Page 10 The Keychron Launcher App Please visit launcher.keychron.com to use the online Launcher web app to remap the keys, create macro commands, or flash the firmware. If the Launcher cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instructions.
  • Page 11 Factory Reset & Firmware Update fn + J + Z...
  • Page 12 Q5 HE WIRELESS MAGNETIC SWITCH KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS Number of keys: 102 Switch type: Magnetic switch Battery: 4000mAh Wireless working time (RGB): Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness) Charging time: Around 5 hours Charging port: Type-C Mode: 2.4 GHz/ Cable / Bluetooth...
  • Page 13 Q5 HE WIRELESS MAGNETIC SWITCH KEYBOARD OVERVIEW ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Windows ① Bluetooth Indicator ② 2.4 GHz Indicator ③ G Cable BT (Mode Toggle) ④ Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle) ⑤ Type-C Port ⑥ Power Indicator...
  • Page 14 DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT: LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac. Scr- Scr+ MCtl LPad Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ N.Lck Left Shift Right Shift N.Ent LOpt LCmd Space RCmd MO(1) RCtl...
  • Page 15 Layer 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key. BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue- Sat- Batt NKRO...
  • Page 16 LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows. N.Lck Left Shift Right Shift N.Ent LWin LAlt Space RAlt MO(3) RCtl Left Ctrl LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RCtl = Right Ctrl...
  • Page 17 LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key. Scr- Scr+ Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+ Task File BTH1 BTH2 BTH3 2.4G Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ Toggle Brght- Hue-...
  • Page 18: Key Description

    KEY DESCRIPTION Key Description Key Description Key Description Scr- Screen Brightness Decrease RGBMd- RGB Mode Previous Sat+ Saturation Increase Scr+ Screen Brightness Increase Hue+ Hue Increase Sat- Saturation Decrease Bright- Backlight Decrease Hue- Hue Decrease 2.4G 2.4 GHz Host Bright+ Backlight Increase RGB SPI RGB Speed Increase...
  • Page 19: Led Status Overview

    If the power is low, the red light will blink. *The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron Q5 HE can be charged in 2.4 GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
  • Page 20 3. Hold “fn+1” key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing). 4. Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron Q5 HE” on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing).
  • Page 21 SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES Short press key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3” to switch to other device. RECONNECT: 1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard. 2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 4 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device. 3.
  • Page 22 OS TOGGLE 1 — MAC/iOS Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operating system. 2 — WINDOWS/ANDROID Switch the toggle to Windows/Android when the keyboard is connected to a Windows or Android operating system.
  • Page 23 My keyboard isn't working in Bluetooth mode. For the computer/smartphone: Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it. Then restart your device. For the keyboard: Turn the keyboard off and back on. Then reconnect it to your device. My keyboard isn't working in 2.4 GHz mode.
  • Page 24 Certain multimedia keys or function keys do not work. Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices. *Multimedia keys: Function keys: Safety Precaution: Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of the reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards.