Keychron Q5PRO Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard User Manual

June 14, 2024
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Keychron Q5PRO Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard

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Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

  • 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
  • Including
  • 1x Aluminum Case
  • 1xPCB
  • 1x PC Plate
  • 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
  • 1x Case Foam
  • 14x Gaskets (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)
  • 7 Sets x Stabilizers
  • 1 Set x Key caps (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 Pullec
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1x Hex Key

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

  • 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)
  • Including
  • 1x Aluminum Case
  • 1xPCB
  • 1x PC Plate
  • 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
  • 1xCase Foam
  • 14x Gaskets (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)
  • 7 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
  • 1xHexKey

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.

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  1. Connect BluetoothKeychron-Q5PRO-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-01 \(4\)
  2. Connect CableKeychron-Q5PRO-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-01 \(5\)
  3. The VIA Key Remapping Software
  4. Please visit caniusevia.com to download the latest VIA software to remap the keys.
  5. If the VIA software cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach out to our support to get the instruction. (VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.)
  6. The I.ayers
  7. There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer O and layer 1 are for the Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.
  8. If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer O will be activated.
  9. If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode, please make changes to the layer 2 instead of the top layer (the layer 0).
  10. This is a common mistake people are making.Keychron-Q5PRO-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-01 \(7\)
  11. The Backlight
  12. Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
  13. Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/offKeychron-Q5PRO-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-01 \(8\)
  14. Adjust The Backlight Brightness
  15. Press In + W to increase the backlight brightness
  16. Press In + S to decrease the backlight brightnessKeychron-Q5PRO-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-01 \(9\)
  17. Adjust The Backlight Speed
  18. Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed
  19. Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speedKeychron-Q5PRO-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-01 \(10\)

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.

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 switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
  2. Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
  3. Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
  4.  Switch the keyboard to OFF mode and remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
  5. Hold the reset key first, then switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
  6. Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.
  7. Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
  8. Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

* Step by step guide can be found on our website.Keychron-Q5PRO-
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QS PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

  • Number of keys: 101
  • Switch type : Mechanical
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Bluetooth working time (RGB): Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
  • Charging time: Around 5 hours
  • Charging port: USB Type-C
  • Mode: Bluetooth / Wired
  • Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
  • Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron QS Pro
  • Operating environment: -10 to 50°C

Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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