Keychron V3 Knob Version Keyboard User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Keychron
Table of Contents
Keychain V3 Knob Version Keyboard
Fully Assembled Version
Keyboard
- 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
Including
- 1x Case
- 1xPCB
- 1x Steel Plate
- 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1x Silicone Bottom Pad
- S 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
Tools
- 1x Switch Puller
- 1x Keycap Puller
- 1x Screwdriver
- 1x Hex Key
Barebone Version
Keyboard Kit
- 1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches) Including
- 1x Case
- 1xPCB
- 1x Steel Plate
- 1x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1x Silicone Bottom Pad
- 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.
Mac / Windows
- 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. Layer O 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 O 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 O ). This is a common mistake people are making.
The Backlight
- Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
- Press the fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
Adjust The Backlight Brightness
- Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness
- Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
Adjust The Backlight Speed
- Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed
- Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed
Activate Siri / Cortana
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For Siri on Mac: Go to System preferences> Siri > select the “Hold Command Space option.
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The Siri key only works on macOS and does not work on iOS.
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For Cortana on Windows: Select Start > Settings > Cortana and
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select the shortcut by pressing the Windows key+ C key.
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Windows Cortana is only llVllilable for Windows 10 and above OS. Cortana is only available-incertain countries/regionsandrnightnotworkeverywhere.
Warranty
The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of the 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?
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Try factory reset by pressing In+ J + Z (for 4 seconds).
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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.
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Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing In + J + Z (for 4 seconds). * Step by step guide can be found on our website.
CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Layout| ****
TKL
Switch type
| ****
Mechanical
Width
| ****
140.56 mm
Length
| ****
366.70 mm
Front height
| ****
19.44 mm (without keycaps)
Back height
| ****
26.83 mm (without keycaps)
Front height
| 28.25 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Back height
| ****
37.03 mm (with OSA keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height| ****
2mm
Angle| 3.5 I 7.26 / 9.69 degree
MECHANICAL KEYBOARD 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/M0(1) key.
LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle
is switched to Windows.
LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle
is switched to Windows and press the fn/M0(3) key.
KEY DESCRIPTION
Key Description
Ser-| ****
Screen Brightness Decrease
Ser+| ****
Screen Brightness Increase
Bright-| ****
Backlight Decrease
Bright+| Backlight Increase
Prvs| ****
Previous
Play| Play/Pause
Next| Next
Mute
| ****
Mute
Vol-| ****
Volume Decrease
Vol+
| ****
Volume Increase
RGBToggle| ****
Turn Backlight on/off
Key Description
RGBMd+| RGB Mode Next
RGBMd-| ****
RGB Mode Previous
Hue+
| ****
Hue Increase
Hue-
| ****
Hue Decrease
RGBSPI| RGB Speed Increase
RGBSPD| ****
RGB Speed Decrease
MO(l)| Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
M0(2)| layer 2 will be activated
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 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 fn keys or multimedia keys do 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.
- Keychron, Inc.
- Dover, DE 19901, United States
- Find us at:
- https://www.keychron.com
- Support@keychron.com
- 11@keychron
- @keychron
- W’@keychronMK
- Designed by Keychain
- Made in China
Documents / Resources
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