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V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard
User Guide

V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard

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 V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard

  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 computers operating system.
    Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig
  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.Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - icon
  3. The 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.
    Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig5 If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will be activated.
    Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig6 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.Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig7
  4. The Backlight
    Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig 3
  5. Adjust The Backlight Brightness
    Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig8
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Factory Reset
    Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard - fig 4

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.

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Documents / Resources

Keychron V5 Non Knob Version Keyboard [pdf] User Guide
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References

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