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CONGRATULATIONS!
The K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard offers the latest in living room media control. Refined
aluminum design with white backlighting compliments any setup, while the integrated joystick and
touchpad make navigating menus and playing games smooth and intuitive. Connect to your PC via
ultra-fast 2.4GHz wireless, or to popular streaming media players and mobile devices via Bluetooth
wireless. Combining stylish design with the latest in living room control, the K83 gives you a front
row seat to your media.
Visit www.corsair.com/K83-FAQ for advanced functionality and device compatibility.
READ THIS FIRST – POWER AND CHARGING
The K83 must be fully charged before its first use. Connect the K83 to an available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
on your PC with the USB charging / data cable until the status LED turns solid green.
> Connect the keyboard to a USB 3.0 or 3.1 (Type-A) port on a PC running iCUE for the fastest
charging speed
> The status LED indicator will change to signal battery status when the keyboard is turned on,
charging, charged, or low on power
> Reducing brightness, unplugging power when charged, and not leaving the battery
discharged for long periods of time will help to maximize battery life*
STATUS LED INDICATOR
SOLID GREEN
PULSING GREEN
SOLID RED
PULSING RED
*Rechargeable batteries have a limited life
USB WIRED MODE FOR WINDOWS
While the K83 is connected to your PC and charging, it will automatically enter USB wired mode.
You can switch to a wireless mode at any time.
BATTERY STATUS
CHARGED
CHARGING
LOW
CRITICAL
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SETTING UP 2.4GHz WIRELESS FOR WINDOWS
Ultra-fast 2.4GHz wireless is designed for gaming and other high-performance applications.
> Turn on the keyboard by pressing the power button
> Connect the USB wireless receiver to an available front panel USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC
> The status LED indicator will turn solid white when connected
IMPORTANT: If the 2.4GHz connection isn't automatic, move the USB wireless receiver to a
different front panel USB port and away from devices that may cause interference including
other USB wireless adapters, wireless networking equipment, and USB storage devices
such as flash drives.
If reconnection is required, initiate USB wireless receiver pairing via the iCUE software settings menu
and hold FN + F5 on the keyboard for 2 seconds.
SETTING UP BLUETOOTH
WIRELESS FOR WINDOWS
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Bluetooth wireless is great for typing, navigation, and media playback control.
> Initiate Bluetooth pairing mode on your Bluetooth 4.0 or higher enabled product
> Hold FN + F6 on the keyboard until the status LED indicator rapidly blinks blue
> Input the code from your Bluetooth product on the keyboard and press the Enter key
> The status LED indicator will turn solid blue when connected
The K83 has two Bluetooth keys (F6 and F7) allowing you to remember and easily switch between more
than one Bluetooth host device.
KEY
CONNECTIVITY MODE
STATUS LED INDICATOR
F5
2.4GHz WIRELESS
WHITE
F6
BLUETOOTH WIRELESS 1
BLUE
F7
BLUETOOTH WIRELESS 2
CYAN
USB WIRED (AUTO)
YELLOW
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