Keychron Q3 User Manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Aluminum Case

1x PCB

1x Steel Plate

1x Sound Absorbing Foam

1x Case Foam

16x Gaskets (10 Installed and 6 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

Keyboard Kit

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

1x Aluminum Case

1x PCB

1x Steel Plate

1x Sound Absorbing Foam

1x Case Foam

16x Gaskets (10 Installed and 6 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.

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 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.

The Backlight

Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect.

Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off.

Adjust The Backlight Brightness

Press the 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

For Siri on Mac: Go to System preferences> Siri > select the "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 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?

① Try factory reset by pressing fn +J +Z (for 4 seconds)

② Download the right firmware for your keyboard from our website. Remove the power cable from the keyboard.

③ Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.

④ Hold the reset key while plugging in the power cable and then release the reset key. The keyboard now will 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

Q3 CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

| Specifications | | --- | | Layout | TKL | | Switch type | Mechanical | | Width | 137 mm | | Length | 365 mm | | Front height | 20 mm (without keycaps) | | Back height | 32 mm (without keycaps) | | Front height | 30.7 mm (with OSA keycaps installed) | | Back height | 42 mm (with OSA keycaps installed) | | Keyboard feet height | 2.7 mm | | Angle | 5.2 degree |

Q3 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

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 RWin=Right Windows

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

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 |

| RGBMd+ | RGB Mode Next | | --- | --- | | RGBMd- | RGB Mode Previous | | Hue+ | Hue Increase | | Hue- | Hue Decrease | | RGB SPI | RGB Speed Increase | | RGB SPD | RGB Speed Decrease | | MO(1) | Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key | | MO(2) | Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key | | MO(3) | Laver 3 will be activated when holding this key | | MO(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 Q3 Keycap Size

Q3 Keyboard Plate File

PDF Format:

Q3 non knob keyboard plate layout download - ANSI Layout

Q3 knob keyboard plate layout download - ANSI Layout

Q3 non knob keyboard plate layout download - ISO Layout

Q3 knob keyboard plate layout download - ISO Layout

DWG Format：

Q3 non knob keyboard plate layout download - ANSI Layout

Q3 knob keyboard plate layout download - ANSI Layout

Q3 non knob keyboard plate layout download - ISO Layout

Q3 knob keyboard plate layout download - ISO Layout

How To Disassemble Keychron QMK/VIA Enabled Keychron Keyboard

Step 1: Unscrew the screws on the bottom of the case by the hex key.

Step 2: Take the top and bottom of the case apart.

Step 3: Unscrew the screws on the daughter PCB.

Step 4: Take the main PCB and the top of the case apart.

Step 5: Remove the daughter-PCB from the main PCB.

Step 6: Unscrew the six golden screws on the PCB.

Step 7: Take the PCB, the foam, and the plate apart.

Please watch the video above to see how to disassemble a Q series keyboard.

You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:

Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as it's highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).

How to Replace the Plate on a Q Series Keyboard

Step1: Unscrew the 6 golden screws on the back of the PCB.

Step 2: Take the PCB, foam, and plate apart.

Step 3: Install the nuts and metric threaded adapters onto the new plate.

Step 4: Assemble the new plate, foam, and PCB together.

Step 5: Screw the 6 golden screws back onto the plate.

Step 6: Install the gaskets onto the plate.

Please watch the video above to see how to replace the plate on a Q Series keyboard.

Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as it's highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).