Keychron Q1 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard User Manual

June 1, 2024
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Keychron Q1 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

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Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

  • 1x Fully Assembled KeyboardKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-1

Including

  • 1x Aluminum Case
  • 1x PCB
  • 1x PC Plate
  • 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
  • 1x IXPE Foam
  • 1x PET Foam
  • 1x Latex Bottom Pad
  • 1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam
  • 1x Bottom Case PET Foam
  • 14x Gaskets (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)
  • 4 sets x Stabilizers
  • 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

Receiver

  • 1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver

Tools

  • 1x Keycap & Switch Puller
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1x Hex KeyKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-1

Barebone Version

  • Keyboard Kit
  • 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

  • 1x Aluminum Case
  • 1x PCB
  • 1x PC Plate
  • 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
  • 1x IXPE Foam
  • 1x PET Foam
  • 1x Latex Bottom Pad
  • 1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam
  • 1x Bottom Case PET Foam
  • 14x Gaskets (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)
  • 4 sets x StabilizersKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-2

Cable

  • 1x Type-C to Type-C Cable
  • 1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter

Receiver

  • 1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver

Tools

  • 1x Keycap & Switch Puller
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1x Hex KeyKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-1

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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Connect 2.4 GHz Receiver

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  • Note: For the best wireless experience, we recommend using the extension adapter for the receiver and putting the 2.4 GHz receiver somewhere on your desk close to your keyboard for a low rate of latency and fewer signal interferences.

Connect Bluetooth

  • Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with a device named Keychron Q1 MaxKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-5

Connect Cable

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The VIA Key Remapping Software

  • Please visit use via.app to use the online
  • VIA software to remap the keys.
  • If the VIA cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instruction.Keychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-7
  • The online VIA software can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers.
  • VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.

The Layers

  • There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. Layer 0 and layer 1 are for the Mac system. Layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.
  • If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then layer 0 will be activated.
  • If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then layer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode, please make changes to layer 2 instead of the top layer (layer 0).
  • This is a common mistake people are making.Keychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-8

The Backlight

  • Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
  • Press the fn + tab to turn the backlight on/offKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-9

Adjust The Backlight Brightness

  • Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness
  • Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightnessKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-10

Adjust The Backlight Speed

  • Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed
  • Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speedKeychron-Q1-Max-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-fig-fig-11

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