Keychron Q7 Custom Mechanical Keyboard User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Keychron

Keychron Q7 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Fully Assembled Version

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Keyboard

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* 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
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Including

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* 1x Aluminum Case
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- 1x PCB
- 1x Steel Plate
- 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1x Case Foam
- 12x Gaskets (10 Installed and 2 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

Barebone Version

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Keyboard Kit

* 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches

Including

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* 1x Aluminum Case
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- 1x PCB
- 1x Steel Plate
- 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1x Case Foam
- 12x Gaskets (10 Installed and 2 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

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. Keychron Q7 Custom Mechanical Keyboard 3

1. 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.

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2. 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.

3. The Layers

There are five layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer 0 is for the Mac system. The layer 1 is for the Windows system. The layer 2 is for the Mac Multimedia keys. The layer 3 is for the Windows Multimedia keys. The layer 4 is for the Function keys.

If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will be activated.

If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 1 will be activated.

4. Multimedia Key and Function Key

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Function keys Keychron Q7 Custom Mechanical Keyboard 10

In order to get Multimedia Key, you need to press fn1 and In order to get Function Key, you need to press fn2 and Keychron Q7 Custom Mechanical
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5. The Backlight

Press fn1+Q to change the lighting effect

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Press fn1+tab to turn the backlight on/off

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6. Adjust The Backlight Brightness

fn1+ WN to increase the backlight brightness

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fn1 + S to decrease the backlight brightness

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7. Adjust The Backlight Speed

Press fn1+T to increase the light effect speed

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Press fn1 +G to decrease the light effect speed

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8. Warranty

The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anythin8 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.

9. 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.

10. Factory Reset

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Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?

Try factory reset by pressing fn1 +J +Z (for 4 seconds)
Download the right firmware for your keyboard from our website.
Remove the power cable from the keyboard.
Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
Hold the reset key while plugging in the power cable and then release the reset key. The keyboard now will enter DFU mode.
Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn1 +J+ Z (for 4 seconds)
Step by step guide can be found on our website

Q7 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Layout| 70%
Switch type| ****

Mechanical

Q7 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

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 0

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.

LAYER 1

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn1/MO(2) key.

LAYER 2

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn1/MO(3) key.

LAYER 3

LAYER 4: This layer will be activated when you press the fn2/MO(4) key.

LAYER 4

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description

Vol+

| ****

Volume Increase

RGBToggle| Turn Backlight on/off

Key Description

when holding this key

M0(3)| Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
M0(4)| Layer 4 will be activated when holding this key

Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of VWindows/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 fn keys or multimedia keys does not work under Windows/Android mode.
Functionalities of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS.

Safety Precaution:

Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of 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.

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