Cidoo V87 Pro 80 Percent Via Tri Mode Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard User Manual

V87 Pro 80 Percent VIA Tri Mode Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard

Product Information

The V87 is a customizable mechanical keyboard with tri-mode
connectivity options – USB wired, Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4GHz
wireless. The keyboard features RGB backlighting and can be
configured using the VIA software. It has a layer system that
allows users to customize key functions for different applications
or games. The V87 keyboard also has a built-in battery that can be
recharged using a USB cable.

Product Usage Instructions

Connectivity Options

The V87 keyboard can be used in three different modes – USB
wired, Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4GHz wireless. To switch between
modes:

  • For USB wired mode, connect the keyboard to your device using
    the included USB cable.
  • For Bluetooth mode, press and hold the FN+S keys to activate
    pairing mode. Pair the keyboard with your device using Bluetooth
    settings.
  • For 2.4GHz wireless mode, toggle the mode switch to 2.4Ghz mode
    and plug in the included USB receiver to your device.

VIA Software Configuration

The VIA software can be used to customize the V87 keyboard’s
settings and key functions. To use the VIA software:

  1. Download the VIA software from
    https://github.com/WestBerryVIA/via-releases/releases or from the
    manufacturer’s website https://www.cidoo.com/.
  2. Import keymap files, JSON files, or USB JSON files to configure
    the keyboard’s settings.
  3. Use the layer system to customize key functions for different
    applications or games.

Battery Charging

The V87 keyboard has a built-in battery that can be recharged
using a USB cable. When the battery power is low, the FN key will
flash red. When charging, the FN key will be steady red light.
After fully charged, the FN key will turn off red light and return
to the current RGB backlight.

Volume Control

The upper right knob switch can be used to control volume.
Rotate clockwise to increase volume, counter clockwise to decrease
volume, and press down to mute.

Default Hot Keys

The following hot keys can be activated by holding down the FN
key:

  • FN+WIN: Lock/Unlock Win
  • FN+DEL: INSERT
  • FN+HOME:END

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FN+:

FN+:

FN+:

FN+:

FN+|:

FN+ -_:

FN+=+ :

FN+]}:

FN+[{:

FN+Backspace : /

FN+PG UPLOGO

FN+PG DN: LOGO

FN+Space: FN+Space

FN+A: Windows

FN+S: Mac

FN+F1:

FN+F2:

FN+F3:

FN+F4:

FN+F5:

FN+F6:

FN+F7:

FN+F8:

FN+F9:

FN+F10:

FN+F11:

FN+F12:

FN+WIN : WIN

FN+DEL: INSERT

FN+HOME:END

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2.4G: USBR USBR 2.4G
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VIA :

1.https://github.com/WestBerryVIA/via-releases/releases VIA .
2.CIDOO V87-2.4G.JSONCIDOO V87-USB.JSON VIA WWW.CIDOOO.COM . VIA File Import Keymap, JSONUSB JSON 2.4G JSON2.4G

3.VIA.

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Windows

Mac…

Mac

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BT 2

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BT 3

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Lock Win Windows

USB Mode USB

RGB SPD RGB-

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RGB SPI RGB+

Fn1(3)

Fn1(3),1

MO(2) MO(2),2

MO(3) MO(3),3

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Thank you for purchasing our V87 mechanical keyboard , We hope

FN+WIN : Lock Unlock Win

FN+DEL: INSERT

The Bluetooth connection has memory . It will disconnect when

Battery Charging Indicator

On the top half of VIA software, choose one key which you want to

Layer0This layer will be activated when your keyboard connected

Layer3This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system

you will be pleased with both the product and service you received . The following is a detailed introduction of the functions and operation

FN+HOME:END The upper right knob switch rotates clockwise to increase volume,

power off the keyboard ,and the keyboard will re-connect to the last device when power on the keyboard again.

When the battery power of the keyboard is low (the battery power

change by your mouse, and then select the key on the bottom half of VIA software, and it was effected.

to the Windows system. Layer0This layer will be activated when your keyboard connected

toggle switch to Windows or Mac , key mapped any key to MO(3), save and then long press it.

method of this product.

counter clockwise to decrease volume, and presses down to mute.

is less than 3.5V), the FN key will keep flashing red. When charging,

to the Mac system.

2.4G mode Usage method:

the FN key will be steady red light. After fully charged ,the FN key

See below for more information about configuration

Left Alt=Left Option Left Win=Left Command Right Alt= Right Option

Default Hot Keys

USB Wired/BT5.0/2.4G Tri Mode Pairing Method:

will turn off red light and back to current RGB backlight .

Macros setting

Hold FN + listed keys to activate

1.Please toggle the mode switch to 2.4Ghz mode . From left to right

Wired Mode:

are 2.4Ghz Wired BT. “R” key will flashes green .

Custom Configuration

Macro Settings

LED Setting Keys

FN+: LED backlight brightness Increase

Please toggle the mode switch to wired mode .(From left to right are

2.Plug the receiver into USB port of the device .The “R ” key will

CIDOO V87 supports using the VIA program to change key layout

CIDOO V87 does not have physical multimedia keys, you can remap

FN+: LED backlight brightness decrease

2.4Ghz WiredBT) and then insert USB cable into your computer,

cease flashing and the keyboard backlight turns to the default of

NoteMake sure your keyboard is properly plugged into your

the keys through the VIA software to achieve the function.

FN+: LED backlight hue increase

the keyboard backlight lights on and turns to the default of RGB

RGB backlight effect, it means connection successful.

computer .VIA installation steps are as follows:

CIDOO V is configured with 4 layers from 0 to 3 by default, and each

FN+: LED backlight hue decrease FN+|: Toggle LED backlight mode FN+ -_: LED backlight speed decrease FN+=+ : LED backlight speed increase

backlight effect, it means connection successful.
Bluetooth® Pairing Instructions: Perform the following steps to pair this keyboard with your device(s).

2.4Ghz pairing instruction The keyboard 2.4Ghz mode is default paired . If you need to re-pair

1.Please visit https://github.com/WestBerryVIA/via-releases/releases to download the latest VIA application for your computer’s OS here. As following photo shows:

3.The VIA software is installed and connected successfully if it is show as below photo.

individual key can have multiple functions.
This is important for smaller keyboards, where there aren’t enough physical keys to do all the functionality you need.

Layer1This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle switched to Windows or Mac system and long press Fn1(3) key.

Keys Descriptions:

Hue+

Hue Increase

Lock Win Lock Windows Key

FN+]}: LED backlight saturation decrease FN+[{: LED backlight saturation increase FN+Backspace :Turn off/on the key area backlight FN+PG UPToggle LOGO LED light mode FN+PG DN: Toggle LOGO LED light color FN+Space: Long press FN+ Space for 3 seconds to reset the

1.This Bluetooth keyboard can be paired with up to three devices at the same time. Please toggle the mode switch to the Bluetooth mode . (From left to right are 2.4Ghz Wired BT ). Q key or W key or E key will flash .

2.4Ghz mode , Please perform the following operations : Long press FN+R key enter 2.4g pairing mode . At this time, “R” key flashes green color quickly. Insert 2.4G dongle to USB port . After the connection is successful, “R” key stops blinking and goes to steady color and turns to the default of RGB backlight effect, it means connection successful.

Special keys setting Here you can remap the key to replace the special key to the key you want, to achieve the quick operation of the function.
QMK LED light

Sat+

Light Saturation+

USB Mode Switch To USB Mode

RGB Md+ RGB Mode Next

RGB SPD RGB Speed Increase

RGB Tog… Turn On/Off Backlight

Brght-

Backlight Decrease

Win…

Switch to Windows mode RGB SPI RGB Speed Increase

Mac…

Switch to Mac Mode

Fn1(3)

Layer 1 will be activated

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keyboard to the factory setting.
Media Keys
FN+A: Windows System FN+F1: Music Player FN+F3: Volume + FN+F5: Stop FN+F7: Play/Pause FN+F9: Email FN+F11: Calculator

FN+S: Mac System FN+F2: Volume FN+F4: Mute FN+F6: Previous Track FN+F8: Play/Pause FN+F10: Web FN+F12: Search

2.Long press FN + Q or FN+W or FN+E for 3~5 seconds to enter pairing mode. At this time, the Q /W/E key will flash blue quickly indicates that keyboard is ready to connect.
3.Open the Bluetooth settings on your device and scan for available devices. Locate and select the device name entry. “CIDOO V87-1” for FN+Q ; “CIDOO V87-2” for FN+W , “CIDOO V87-3” for FN+E .
4. Once the keyboard has connected to your device, the Q/W/E key will cease flashing, and light on after Bluetooth pairing was successful. Short press “FN” and “Q” or “FN” and “W” or “FN” and “E” keys to switch paired Bluetooth device.

Auto sleep mode
In Bluetooth and 2.4G mode, after 5 minutes without key press ,the backlight will turn off to conserve the battery , any key press will be awaken the keyboard.
In Bluetooth mode, the deep sleep mode will be entered after 30 minutes without key press, and the Bluetooth is disconnected. Press any key to exit the deep sleep mode, and the RGB back light will turn up and connect back to Bluetooth.

2.Download CIDOO V87-2.4g JSON or CIDOO V87-USB. json file from CIDOO official website (WWW.CIDOOO.COM )and upload it to VIA software, Open VIA software, select `File’, then `Import Keymap’, then select the corresponding JSON file, USB JSON file should be used in wired mode, 2.4G JSON should be used in 2.4G mode. As shown below:

If VIA software does not recognize your keyboard, please contact our customer service staff for assistance
VIA will automatically detect your keyboard compatibility if it’s plugged in. Keyboard memory is persistent, which means that wherever you plug in keyboard, it remembers the settings.

CIDOO V87 VIA software provides many different RGB lighting effects by default. You can change the lighting brightness, speed, color and customize the lighting effect you want. You can also change the key to operate the lighting effect you set.
Others custom CIDOO V87 Layers allow you to configure your keyboard with more behaviors than its number of physical keys .
CIDOO V87 default customized 0-3 layer keyboard layout.

Layer2This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle switched to Windows or Mac and key mapped any key to MO(2), save and then long press it.

HueSatBT 1 BT 2 BT 3 Brght+

Hue Decrease Light Saturation Bluetooth Device 1 Bluetooth Device 2 Bluetooth Device 3 Backlight Brightness Increase

MO(2) MO(3)

when long press Fn1(3) Layer 2 will be activated when long press MO(2) Layer 3 will be activated when long press MO(3)

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