Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS Quick Start Manual

HOME GAMING GEAR
K65 PLUS WIRELESS
75% RGB MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KEYBOARD
BEFORE FIRST USE
Charge the keyboard fully before first use by connecting the USB cable (F) to the keyboard USB Type-C port (E) and to an available USB
3.0 or better Type-A port on a compatible device including:
Windows PC®
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**S ee Co nnecting to So ny PlaySt atio n section.
MULTI-PURPOSE INDICATOR (H)
MPI serves as an indicator for different scenarios such as
Status indications when device is turned on
Indication when a connection is made (wired/2.4GHz/BT)
Macro recording sequences
Displaying difference dial functions
Sequence of indication when power on:
1. Battery status
2. Wired/Wireless status
3. BT pairing (only when BT pairing is triggered in BT mode)
CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE
Upon powering on the keyboard or using the check battery life shortcut FN+ Enter
NOTE:
1. All backlighting except indicators turns off when battery level is 20% or below.
2. Device turns off automatically when battery is below 5%.
3. Battery indicator only shows for 3 seconds and turns off after each status change.
4. Multi-purpose indicator (H) will breathe battery status while charging and turns off when charging is complete.
BUTTON & SWITCHES
Button/Switch Function
On - 2.4GHz
•
3-Way Mode
Off
•
Switch (D)
On - BLE
•
WIN/MAC Windows
•
Switch (C) MacOS
•
Backlight
On/off toggle
Button ( I )
CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH WIRELESS
K65 PLUS Wireless can store up to three pairing info and can be switched via FN key (see below table for details).
Steps to connect to your host device:
1. Turn on Bluetooth function of your host device such as a phone or tablet. (Bluetooth 4.0 or higher)*
2. Flip to BT mode of the 3-way mode switch (D) at the rear of the keyboard, and it will be in pairing mode automatically.
3. Follow the pairing instructions on your host device to finish pairing.
4. Press ESC to cancel the pairing process and erase the pairing info.
5. To store or toggle to a different BT profile, simply hold FN and BLE (BLE1, BLE2, BLE3) for 3 seconds. Any existing pairing info will be
erased when new pairing is triggered.
Shortcut Function
FN +
Switch to
Bluetooth host
1 mode
(Press)
FN +
Start Bluetooth
host 1 pairing*
(Hold)
FN +
Switch to
Bluetooth host
2 mode
(Press)
FN +
Start Bluetooth
host 2 pairing*
(Hold)
FN +
Switch to
Bluetooth host
3 mode
(Press)
FN +
Start Bluetooth
host 3 pairing*
(Hold)
CONNECTING VIA USB WIRED
1. Connect the keyboard via USB cable to a USB 3.0 Type-A port or better.
2. The keyboard will automatically switch to USB wired mode when mode switch toggles to off.
CONNECTING TO SONY PLAYSTATION
The keyboard also has a special mode to support Sony PlayStation 4 and 5 via 2.4GHz wireless and USB wired modes that can be
activated via shortcut.
Shortcut Function
FN +
Switch to PlayStation Mode
(Hold for 5 sec)
FN +
Switch back to standard mode
(Hold for 5 sec)
NOTE: Available functions may be limited depending on gaming console support and application.
SOFTWARE MODE
When iCUE is running the keyboard operates in software mode and is controlled by iCUE. Download iCUE from corsair.com/downloads
and install on a Windows PC or Apple Mac to connect all of your CORSAIR iCUE compatible products together in a single interface, giving
you complete control of everything from lighting to powerful macros.
HARDWARE MODE
When iCUE is not running or the keyboard is connected to a device that does not support iCUE, the keyboard operates in hardware mode
which uses profiles and settings saved to the onboard storage.
STANDARD SHORTCUTS
Windows Only
All below definitions assume FN key is being held and action is output upon press unless otherwise noted.
Key Icon Function
FN + F1 Reduce the screen's brightness
FN + F2 Increase the screen's brightness
FN + F3 Toggle task view for windows
FN + F4 Launch File Explorer
FN + F5 Reduce KB backlight brightness
FN + F6 Increase KB backlight brightness
FN + F7 Last track command
FN + F8 Pause/play command
FN + F9 Next track command
FN + F10 Mute
FN + F11 Volume Down
FN + F12 Volume Up
FN + [ { INS Insert key
FN + ] } END End key
FN + L Toggle Win Lock on and off
FN + Enter Battery power status checking
Cycle onboard 4 profiles MPI (F) blinks in color defined
for the profile:
White - Water Col o r
1.
FN + Z
Red - Spiral Rainbow
2.
Green - Rain
3.
Blue - Rainbow Wave
4.
FN + /? PRTSC Print screen key
FN + O SCRLK Toggles Scroll Lock on and off
FN + P PAUSE Pause break key
Change dial mode to volume up (clockwise) / down
FN + Up
(counterclockwise)
Change dial mode to scroll up (counterclockwise) / down
FN + Down
(clockwise)
Change dial mode to KB backlight brightness up
FN + Left
(clockwise) / down (counterclockwise)
Change dial mode to zoom in (clockwise) / out
FN + Right
(counterlockwise)
Press FN + Delete for 3 seconds to enable 2.4GHz mode
pairing. Delete & MPI will blink for 120 seconds, during
FN + Delete Delete
which user should insert dongle to complete pairing
process
MAC FUNCTION DEFINITION
Just press the following keys to enable the functions when Mac mode is turned on.
Key Icon Function
F1 Reduce the screen's brightness
F2 Increase the screen's brightness
F3 Toggle task view for windows
F4 Launch File Explorer
F5 Reduce KB backlight brightness
F6 Increase KB backlight brightness
F7 Last track command
F8 Pause/play command
F9 Next track command
F10 Mute
F11 Volume Down
F12 Volume Up
Option Option key in Mac OS
⌘
ALT Command key in Mac OS
HARDWARE LIGHTING
Key Icon Function
FN + 1 Backlighting effect - Water Col o r
FN + 2 Backlighting effect - Spiral Rainbow
FN + 3 Backlighting effect - Rain
FN + 4 Backlighting effect - Rainbow Wave
FN + 5 Backlighting effect - Type Lighting Per-key
FN + 6 Backlighting effect - Type Lighting Ripple
FN + 7 Backlighting effect - Color Shift
FN + 8 Backlighting effect - Color Pulse
FN + 9 Backlighting effect - Color Wave
FN + 0 Backlighting effect - Static Col o r
FN SHORTCUTS LIGHTING INDICATOR
When pressing FN key, all lighting will momentarily turn OFF except for:
Keys that have FN shortcut functions, including predefined ones and macros assigned by user, will have backlighting turned ON in
WHITE.
Aside from current FN shortcuts, indication (H) will also show current profile color.
Exception cases: when adjusting lighting effect shortcuts such as FN+1~0, or FN+F5/F6, override to show the lighting effect which
keeps playing until either FN is released or a different FN+ combo is pressed.
MACRO RECORDING
Step 1: Hold FN + M key to start recording, and indication (H) breathes red.
Step 2: Press any series of standard keys to begin recording, and indication (H) blinks red.
-Only standard keyboard functions can be recorded and not specialty or onboard functions like
Profile
Backlighting effects
Brightness
Media
Win lock
Step 3: Press FN + M key to stop recording, and indication (F) rapidly blinks red.
Step 4: Assign Macro keys by pressing any keys, FN + key, or modifier (CTRL/SHIFT/ALT/ALTGR) + key.
If keys were recorded: Pressing that key or combination saves the macro
If no keys were recorded: Pressing that key or combination clears any original macro or function saved
-Except cannot record over these keys or key combinations:
FN
All existing predefined FN shortcut combinations
-Indication (H) displays Win Lock status
NOTE: Once a macro is recorded, it will be remembered even after device is shut down and turned back on, and will not change until
users make any changes or enable factory reset.
SWAPPING KEYSWITCHES
The keyswitches can be removed and replaced with any variety or combination of CHERRY MX RGB mechanical keyswitches. Other third
party mechanical keyswitches with 3-pin and 5-pin design may be compatible, but are not guaranteed to work due to physical
differences.
Push the 2-in-1 keyswitch/keycap puller GI) over the keycap,
1)
then lift to remove.
Align the new keyswitch's pins and base with the sockets and
3)
opening.
NOTE: Be sure to align the new keyswitch properly before insertion to prevent bent pins or damage.
FACTORY RESET
Press and hold FN + Backlight button (I) for 5 seconds. Multi-purpose indicator (H) will blink RED for 5 seconds once reset is activated.
The keyboard will turn on with factory defaults.
BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION
Remove the 8 screws fastening the top
1)
and bottom covers
Remove the battery from the lower
4)
cover mounting compartment
COPYRIGHT / LEGAL INFORMATION
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IC: 10954A-RGP0170
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STREAMING GEAR PC COMPONENTS
QUICK START GUIDE
Apple Mac®
Remarks
On-2.4GHz & BT: The keyboard remains in wireless mode even when a
•
cable is plugged (to charge).
Off: Wired mode
•
2.4GHz mode: Indication (H) LED turns solid white 3 seconds if connected,
•
pulsing white if not connected.
This button remains functional even when the screen is locked.
Indication (F)
Solid Blue (3 sec)
Pulsing Blue or timing out after 60 secs
Rapidly Blinking Blue (120 sec)
Solid Blue (3 sec)
Pulsing Blue or timing out after 60 secs
Rapidly Blinking Blue (120 sec)
Solid Blue (3 sec)
Pulsing Blue or timing out after 60 secs
Rapidly Blinking Blue (120 sec)
Indication (H)
Blinks Blue 5 times over 5
seconds then Solid Bl u e
Pulse Blue 2 times
Remove the antenna and battery bar
2)
cables from the motherboard
Recycle batteries according to local
5)
battery disposal rules
GAMING PCs
Microsoft Xbox One*
Microsoft Xbox Series X | S*
, an indication (H) will denote current battery charge level.
Status
Connected
Disconnected
Pairing
Connected
Disconnected
Pairing
Connected
Disconnected
Pairing
Remarks / Alt
Press and release
Default mode
Press: Mute / unmute
Works only when
windows support scroll
function
Press: End of page
Press: Turn on / off light
Press: Reset to default
zoom
Remarks / Alt
Both left Alt and right Al t
Remarks / Alt
8 colors cycle through
Position the tips of the 2-in-1 keyswitch/keycap puller (G) under
2)
the keyswitch top and bottom tabs, then press in and lift to
remove.
Carefully press the keyswitch in until it clicks into place. If you
4)
feel any resistance, remove and try again.
Remove the lower cover and battery
3)
assembly from the keyboard
Sony PlayStation 4**
Sony PlayStation 5**