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Tweak some minor formatting and wording in the initial README document.
Default Fn Shortcuts
The Keychron Q5 Max uses a "Layer" system. By default:
- Layer 0/1: Mac Mode (Toggle switch on the back)
- Layer 2/3: Windows/Linux Mode (Toggle switch on the back)
🔋 Battery & Connectivity
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Fn + B |
Battery Status | Backlight indicates charge (Green/Blue/Red). |
Fn + 1 |
Bluetooth Device 1 | Short press to switch, long press (3s) to pair. |
Fn + 2 |
Bluetooth Device 2 | Short press to switch, long press (3s) to pair. |
Fn + 3 |
Bluetooth Device 3 | Short press to switch, long press (3s) to pair. |
Fn + 4 |
2.4GHz Mode | Switch to the USB Receiver (Dongle) mode. |
Fn + J + Z |
Factory Reset | Hold for 3 seconds to wipe EEPROM and reset. |
💡 RGB Lighting Controls
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Fn + Q |
Next Effect | Cycle through RGB animation modes. |
Fn + A |
Previous Effect | Cycle backward through RGB modes. |
Fn + W |
Brightness Up | Increase backlight intensity. |
Fn + S |
Brightness Down | Decrease backlight intensity. |
Fn + E |
Hue Increase | Cycle through the color spectrum. |
Fn + D |
Hue Decrease | Cycle backward through the spectrum. |
Fn + R |
Saturation Up | Make colors more vivid. |
Fn + F |
Saturation Down | Make colors more pastel/white. |
Fn + T |
Effect Speed Up | Increase animation frequency. |
Fn + G |
Effect Speed Down | Decrease animation frequency. |
🛠 Function & System Keys
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Fn + X + L |
Function Toggle | Switch between F1-F12 and Media keys (top row). |
Fn + K + C |
Knob Mode | (If supported) Change knob between Volume/Brightness. |
Fn + M |
Menu/App Key | Standard Context Menu key (Linux/Windows). |
Fn + I |
Print Screen | Capture screen (useful for Spectacle on KDE). |
Fn + O |
Scroll Lock | Standard Scroll Lock. |
Fn + P |
Pause/Break | Standard Pause key. |
*Note: Default shortcuts may be remapped in keymap.c or
through the VIA/Vial web interface.
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