Keychron V10 Customizable Keyboard User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Keychron

Table of Contents

Fully Assembled Version
Barebone Version
Quick Start Guide
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT
KEY DESCRIPTION
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Keychron V10 Customizable Keyboard

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
5 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
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
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.

Switch To The Right System

Please make sure the system toggle on the top center 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 O and layer 1 are for the
Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.

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

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).
This is a common mistake people are making.

The Backlight

Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect

Press 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

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

Step by step guide can be found on our website.

V10 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Layout	75%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	141.3 / 157.8 mm
Length	386.7 mm
Front height	18.7 mm (without keycaps)

28. 7 mm (with keycaps installed)
Back height| 27.2 mm (without keycaps)
38.5 mm (with keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height| 3mm
Angle| 3.5 I 6.7 I 9.3 degree

V10 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

① Type-C Port
② Mac Layout
③ 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.

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.

LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt

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

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 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

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