Keychron V5 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: Keychron

Table of Contents

Fully Assembled Version
Barebone Version
Quick Start Guide
V3 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
V3 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
KEY DESCRIPTION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Keychron V3 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard User 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
Keyboard Instruction
Cable
1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter
Cables Instruction

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

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
Cables Instruction
Cable
1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter

Tools
1x Switch Puller 1x Keycap Puller
1 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
Keyboard Instruction

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 ae for the Windows system.

If your system toggle s switched toMac, then the ayer O will be: activated,

If your system toggle s 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] This is common mistake people are making.

The Backlight
Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect

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

Press fn + 5 to decrease the backlight brightness
Adjust The Back Light Speed
Press fn + Tto increase the light effect speed

Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed
Activate Siri / Cortana For Siri on Mac: Go to System preferences> Siri > select “Hold Command Space” option. “Siri key only works on macOS and does not work on iOS.

For Cortana on Windows: Select Start > Settings > Cortana and select the shortcut by pressing Windows key + C key. *Windows Cortana is only available for Windows 10 and above OS. Cortana is only available in certain countries / regions and might not work everywhere.
Warranty
‘The keyboard s 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
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.
TUTORIAL
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 fn+)+Z (for 4 seconds).
Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbos from our website.
Unplug the power cable and remove the space bar keycap to find the SE reset button on the PCB. –
Hold the reset key irt, then plus in the power cable. Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode. =IO T Y= O =
Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox. s – –
Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
+ Step by step guide can be found on our website.

V3 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

V3 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Mac

Windows
BOARD
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 Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.
Keyboard Instruction
LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.

LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAIt = Right Alt RWin = Right Windows RCt| = 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.
Keyboard Instruction

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description	Key Description
Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase
Bright-	Backlight Decrease
Bright+	Backlight Increase
Prvs	Previous
Play	Play/Pause
Next	Next
Mute	Mute

Vol-	Volume Decrease
Vol+	Volume Increase
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off

Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibilty, 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 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. 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.