Keychron Q3 User manual

Q3 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD USER MANUAL

Q3 Knob Version Keymap JSON file:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/q3_us_knob_ver1.02.json.zip?v=164579
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VIA Software for macOS:
https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases/download/v1.3.1/via-1.3.1-mac.dmg
VIA Software for Windows:
https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases/download/v1.3.1/via-1.3.1-win.exe
VIA Software for Linux:
https://github.com/the-via/releases/releases/download/v1.3.1/via-1.3.1-linux.deb
How to Use VIA on Your Keychron Q Series Keyboard:
https://www.keychron.com/blogs/archived/how-to-use-via-to-program-your-keyboard

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Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
Including
1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
16x Gaskets (10 Installed and 6 in the Box)
5 Sets x Stabilizers
1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot)
1 Set x Switches (Gateron G Pro)
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
Fully Assembled 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
16x Gaskets (10 Installed and 6 in the Box)
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
Barebone Version
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Mac / Windows
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.
QUICK START GUIDE

Please make sure the system toggle on
the top left corner has been switched
to the same system as your computer‘s
operating system.
WinMac
Switch To The Right System
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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.
Your keyboard’s best friend
The VIA Key Remapping Software
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Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off.
The Backlight
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fn + Q fn + tab

Adjust The Backlight Brightness
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fn + W to increase the backlight brightness fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
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fn + W fn + S
Adjust The Backlight Speed
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Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed
fn + T fn + G

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.
Warranty
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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.
Watch The Building Tutorial On Our Website
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Factory Reset
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① Try factory reset by pressing fn +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 fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds)
Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?
Step by step guide can be found on our website

Q3 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
TKL
Mechanical
137 mm
365 mm
20 mm (without keycaps)
32 mm (without keycaps)
30.7 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
42 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Specifications
Layout
Switch type
Width
Length
Front height
Back height
Front height
Back height
2.7 mm
Keyboard feet
height
5.2 degree
Angle
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Q3 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
Mac
Windows
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Type-C Port
Mac Layout
Windows Layout
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DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s
system toggle is switched to Mac.
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Screen
Shot
Le
Opon
Right
Command
Right
Opon MO (1)
Le
Command
SIRI
RGB
Md+
Next Mute Vol- Vol+Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play
Mission
Control
SC-
Launch
Pad
Scr+

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s
system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key .
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RGB
Toggle
RGB
Md+
RGB
SPI
RGB
Md-
RGB
SPD

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is
switched to Windows.
LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin=Right Windows
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Le Shi Right Shi
Print RGB
Mod+
Cortana
Le Ctrl LWi n LAlt RAlt RWin MO(3) RCtl

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is
switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key .
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RGB
Toggle
RGB
Md+
Brght- Brght+ Prvs Play Next Mute Vol- Vol+Scr- Scr+ Task
View
File
Explorer
RGB
Md-
Brght+ Hue+ Sat+ RGB
SPI
Brght- Hue- Sat- RGB
SPD

KEY DESCRIPTION
Screen Brightness Decrease
Screen Brightness Increase
Backlight Decrease
Backlight Increase
Previous
Play/Pause
Next
Mute
Volume Decrease
Volume Increase
Key Description
Scr-
Scr+
Bright-
Bright+
Prvs
Play
Next
Mute
Vol-
Vol+
RGB Mode Next
RGB Mode Previous
Hue Increase
Hue Decrease
RGB Speed Increase
RGB Speed Decrease
Layer 1 will be activated
when holding this key
Layer 2 will be activated
when holding this key
Key Description
RGBMd+
RGBMd-
Hue+
Hue-
RGB SPI
RGB SPD
MO(1)
MO(2)
Layer 3 will be activated
when holding this key
MO(3)
Layer 4 will be activated
when holding this key
MO(4)
Turn Backlight on/off
RGB Toggle
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Safety Precaution:
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