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Keychron Q14 Pro User guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the Keychron Q14 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard, and I'm ready to answer any questions you have. This keyboard is highly customizable, features multi-layer key settings for both Mac and Windows, and offers both Bluetooth and wired options.
  • How do I connect the keyboard via Bluetooth?
    How do I change the backlight effect?
    How do I perform a factory reset?
Q14 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard
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Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
Including
1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x PC Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
14x Gaskets (11 Installed and 3 in the Box)
8 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
Fully Assembled Version
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Keyboard Kit
1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)
Including
1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x PC Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
14x Gaskets (11 Installed and 3 in the Box)
8 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
Barebone Version
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
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1Connect Bluetooth
2Connect Cable
Switch toggle to Bluetooth
Switch toggle to Cable
Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with
device named Keychron Q14 Pro.
fn + 1
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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. (VIA only works when
the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.)
Your keyboard’s best friend
3The VIA Key Remapping Software
4The Layers
There are four layers of key settings on the
keyboard. The layer 0 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 0 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.
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Adjust The Backlight Brightness
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Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
5The Backlight
Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
fn + Q fn + tab
fn + W fn + S
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Warranty
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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.
Adjust The Backlight Speed
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Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed
fn + T fn + G
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Watch The Building Tutorial On Our Website
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Factory Reset
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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.
① Plug in the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
② Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
③ Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
④ Switch the keyboard to OFF mode and remove the space bar keycap
to find the reset button on the PCB.
⑤ Hold the reset key first, then switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.
⑥ Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
⑦ Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard?
Step by step guide can be found on our website.
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Q14 PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Operang environment: -10 to 50°C
Technical specificaons can be subjected to change without noce, we apologize for any
inconvenience caused.
Number of keys: 104
Switch type: Mechanical
Baery: 4000mAh
Bluetooth working me (RGB): Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
Charging me: Around 5 hours
Charging port: USB Type-C
Mode: Bluetooth / Wired
Bluetooth operang distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron Q14 Pro
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Q14 PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
Mac
Windows
①
① Bluetooth indicator
② BT OFF Cable
(Mode Toggle Switch)
③ Win/Android Mac/iOS
(OS Toggle Switch)
④ Charging port
②
③
④
DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac.
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F13 F14 F15 Scr-
Le Shi Right Shi
Le Ctrl
MO(1)
Le
Opon
RCtl
Le
Command
Right
Command
Scr+ Vol- Vol+ RGB
Md+
Brght- Brght+
Prvs Play Next Mute
Mission
Control
Launch
Pad
LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s
system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.
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F1
BTH1
RGB
Md+
RGB
Md-
RGB
Toggle
BTH2
BTH3
Brght+
Brght-
Hue+
Hue-
Sat+
Sat-
RGB
SPI
RGB
SPD
F2
F3 F4 F5 F6
F11 F12
RGB
Toggle
F7 F8 F9 F10
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 RCtl = Right Ctrl
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Right Shi
F13 F14 F15 F1
Le Shi
Le Ctrl
MO(3)
LWin
RCtl
LAlt
RAlt
F2
F3 F4 F5 F6
F11 F12 RGB
Md+
F7 F8 F9 F10
LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is
switched to Windows and press the fn/MO(3) key.
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Scr- Scr+ Vol- Vol+
Brght- Brght+
Prvs Play Next Mute
Task
View
File
Explorer
BTH1
RGB
Md+
RGB
Md-
RGB
Toggle
BTH2
BTH3
Brght+
Brght-
Hue+
Hue-
Sat+
Sat-
RGB
SPI
RGB
SPD
RGB
Toggle
KEY DESCRIPTION
Screen Brightness Decrease
Screen Brightness Increase
Backlight Decrease
Backlight Increase
Previous
Play/Pause
Next
Mute
Volume Decrease
Volume Increase
Key Description
Scr-
Scr+
Bright-
Bright+
Prvs
Play
Next
Mute
Vol-
Vol+
RGB Mode Previous
Hue Increase
Hue Decrease
RGB Speed Increase
RGB Speed Decrease
Layer 1 will be activated
when holding this key
Layer 2 will be activated
when holding this key
Key Description
RGBMd-
Hue+
Hue-
RGB SPI
RGB SPD
MO(1)
MO(2)
Layer 3 will be activated
when holding this key
MO(3)
Layer 4 will be activated
when holding this key
MO(4)
Bluetooth Host 1
BTH1
Bluetooth Host 2
BTH2
Bluetooth Host 3
BTH3
Turn Backlight on/off
RGB Toggle
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RGB Mode NextRGBMd+
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LED STATUS OVERVIEW
Charging - Static Red
Fully charged - Static Green
Battery indicator
Bluetooth indicator
Charging
Bluetooth
LED Location Function Status
Pairing - Slow Blinking
Paired - Light Off
Switching - Fast Blinking
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:
CHARGING
Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator:
A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 5 hours, a green battery indicator will
appear.
*The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0
for the best performance. The Keychron Q14 Pro can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.
**This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible
for any problems caused by improper charging.
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SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES
1. Switch the toggle switch to the Cable opon (it only works when a USB cable is plugged in).
2. Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
3. Backlighng will be turned on.
*Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Baery Saver Mode.
BLUETOOTH / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)
1. Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth opon.
2. Backlighng will be turned on.
3. Hold “fn+1” key for 4 seconds to acvate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast
flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing).
4. Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron Q14 Pro” on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth
indicator goes off aer successful pairing).
Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via key combinaon “fn” + “1” /
“fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3”.
*The Bluetooth indicator will connue to flash for 3 minutes.
**Slow or failed connecons may exist due to different Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the
sengs are correct.
Short press key combinaon “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3” to switch to other device.
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TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD
RECONNECT:
1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth opon to acvate the keyboard.
2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 4 seconds and automacally pairs with the last paired device.
3. If the Bluetooth indicator is off, press any buon to enter the connecon again.
* The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this funcon.
Switch the keyboard to the OFF opon.
OS TOGGLE SWITCH
Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operang system.
Switch the toggle to Windows/Android when the keyboard is connected to a Windows or Android
operang system.
*When using the Windows/Android mode, keys are used for “Windows” and “Alt” funcons.
1 — MAC/iOS
2 — WINDOWS/ANDROID
When backlighng is on, press buon to switch among them.
Short press to switch between different types of lighng effects.
BACKLIGHT SETTING
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3 — INPUT METHOD SWITCH
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