Keychron Q60 MAX - Wireless Keyboard Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Fully Assembled Version
2 Barebone Version
3 Quick Start Guide
4 Q60 MAX WIRELESS KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
5 Q60 MAX WIRELESS KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
6 DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT
7 KEY DESCRIPTION
8 LED STATUS OVERVIEW
9 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
10 2.4 GHZ / CABLE / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
12 Documents / Resources
- 12.1 References
- 12.2 Download manual

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including
1x Aluminum Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x PET Foam
1x IXPE Foam
1x Latex Bottom Pad
1x Bottom Case Acoustic Foam
1x Bottom Case PET Foam
12x Gaskets (10 Installed and 2 in the Box)
3 sets x Stabilizers
1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Single-Sided Sublimation)
1 set x Switches

Cable
1x Type C to Type-C Cable
1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter
1x Extension Adapter For Receiver

Receiver
1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver

Tools
1x Keycap & Switch 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 PET Foam
1x IXPE Foam
1x Latex Bottom Pad
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x Case Foam
12x Gaskets (10 Installed and 2 in the Box)
3 sets x Stabilizers

Cable
1x Type-C to Type C Cable
1x Type-A to Type C Adapter
1x Extension Adapter For Receiver

Receiver
1x Type-A 2.4 GHz Receiver

Tools
1x Keycap & Switch 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 rep ace the following keycaps.
Quick Start Guide - Step 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 computer's operating system.
Connect 2.4 GHz Receiver
Connect the 2.4 GHz receiver to the device USB port.

Switch toggle to 2.4 GHz mode

Note: Forthe best wireless experience, we recommend using the extension adapter for receive rand putting the 2.4 GHz receiver somewhere on your desk close to your keyboard for a low rate of atency and fewer signal interferences.
Connect Bluetooth

Switch toggle to Bluetooth

Press Fn + Q (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron Q60 Max.
Connect Cable

Switch toggle to Cable
The Layers
There are six layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer 0 is for the Mac system. The layer 1 is for the Windows system. The layer 2 is for the Function keys. The layer 3/4/ 5 is a blank layer.

If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer 0 will activated.

If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 1 will be activated.
The VIA Key Remapping Software
Please visit usevia.app to use the online VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instruction.
*The online VIA software can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers yet.
*VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.
Function Key
In order to get Function Key, you need to press Fn and key.
The Backlight
Press Fn + A to change the lighting effect

Press Fn + Control to turn the backlight on/off
Adjust The Backlight Brightness
Press Fn + S to increase the backlight brightness

Press Fn + X to decrease the backlight brightness
Warranty
The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. f 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?

Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
Unplug the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
Hold the reset key first, then plug the power cable into the keyboard. Release the reset key after 2 seconds, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.
Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
Factory reset the keyboard by pressing Fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

* Step by step guide can be found on our website.

Q60 MAX WIRELESS KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
Layout	60%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	121 mm
Length	303.4 mm
Front height	20 mm (without keycaps) 31.5 mm (with keycaps insta led)
Back height	33.8 mm (without keycaps) 43.1 mm (with keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height	2.7 mm
Angle	6.5 degree

Q60 MAX WIRELESS KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

WIRELESS KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Bluetooth indicator
2.4 GHz indicator
G CableBT(ModeToggle)
Win/Android Mac/iOS(OSToggle)
Type-C Port
Charging Indicator

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 Windows.

LWin = Left Windows
LAIt = Left Alt
RWin = Right Windows
RAlt = Right Alt

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your press the Fn/MO(2) key.

LAYER 3/LAYER 4/LAYER 5: This is a blank layer.

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	BTH1	Bluetooth Host 1
Bright+	Backlight Increase	BTH2	Bluetooth Host 2
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off	BTH3	Bluetooth Host 3
RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next	2.4G	2.4GHz Host
RGBMd-	RGB Mode Previous	Batt	Battery life
Hue+	Hue Increase	NKRO	N-key rollover
Hue-	Hue 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)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

LED Location	Function	Status
Battery Indicator	Charging	Charging - Static Red Fully charged - Static Green
Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz Indicator	Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz	Reconnecting - Fast Blinking Paired - Light off Pairing - Slow 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; Charging is completed in about 5 hours, a green battery indicator will appear.
*The Keychron Q60 Max keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron Q60 Max can be charged in 2.4 GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
**This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.

2.4 GHZ / CABLE / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)

2.4 GHZ WIRED MODE

Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to your device's USB Port.
Switch the toggle switch to the 2.4GHz option. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.

* Press the key combination "Fn" + "R" to enter the forced pairing mode. During this period, it is recommended that the keyboard be within 20cm of the receiver.

BLUETOOTH MODE

Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option.
Backlighting will be turned on.
Hold "Fn+Q" key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing).
Search for the Bluetooth device "Keychron Q60 Max" on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing).

Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via key combination "Fn" + "Q" / "Fn" + "W"/ "Fn" + "E".
*The Bluetooth indicator will continue to flash for 3 minutes.
**Slow or failed connections may exist due to different Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the settings are correct.

SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES
Short press key combination "Fn" + "Q" / "Fn" + "W" / "Fn" + "E" to switch to other device.

RECONNECT:

Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard.
The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 3 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device.
If the Bluetooth indicator is off, press any button to enter the connection again.

* The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this function.

WIRED MODE

Switch the toggle switch to the Cable option.
Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
Backlighting will be turned on.

*Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD
Switch the keyboard to the Cable option and unplug the power cable.

BACKLIGHT SETTING

Short press key combination "Fn" + "Control" to turn the backlight on/off.
Short press key combination "Fn" + "A" / "Fn" + "Z" to switch between different types of lighting effects.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If unable to pair keyboard to device, confirm that the device you're trying to pair with is Bluetooth-capable. If so, restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again.
Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth connection will sometimes require additional software updates a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating a successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer.
Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth connections (VVindows) and supports an external keyboard (HID profile).
Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and select the following: Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer
Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect

My keyboard isn't working in Bluetooth mode

For the computer/smartphone:
Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it.
Then restart your device. For the keyboard:
Turn the keyboard off and back on. Then reconnect it to your device.

Wireless connection is interrupted even within 10 meters

Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can iinterfere with the wireless signal.

Third-party input tools are not compatible with the keyboard

Due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS, functions 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 does not work under Windows/Android mode.
Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices.

warning 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 -10ºC(5ºF) or above 50ºC(131ºF) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

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