Welcome to the Keychron C1 Pro Quick Start Guide. This document provides essential information to help you set up and customize your new keyboard.
This guide covers the initial setup, including switching between operating systems (Mac and Windows), utilizing the VIA software for key remapping, understanding the keyboard's layers, adjusting backlight settings, and performing a factory reset if needed.
For a comprehensive building tutorial, visit the Keychron website.
Getting Started
- System Switching: Ensure the system toggle on the top left corner matches your computer's operating system.
- VIA Key Remapping: Download the latest VIA software from caniusevia.com to remap keys and customize your keyboard layout.
Key Features
- Layers: The keyboard features four layers of key settings, with Layer 0 and 1 for Mac, and Layer 2 and 3 for Windows. Ensure you are adjusting the correct layer for your system.
- Backlight Control: Adjust backlight brightness using
Fn + W
(increase) andFn + S
(decrease). Toggle backlight on/off withFn + Tab
. Change lighting effects withFn + Q
. - Siri/Cortana: Activate Siri on Mac via
System preferences > Siri
. For Cortana on Windows, useStart > Settings > Cortana
orWindows key + C
.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues, a factory reset can resolve many problems. To perform a factory reset, press Fn + J + Z
for 4 seconds. For detailed instructions on flashing firmware using QMK Toolbox, please refer to the support section on the Keychron website.
For further assistance, contact Keychron support at support@keychron.com.