GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KEYBOARD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
Form Factor | Tenkeyless |
Top cover | Aluminium plate |
Bottom | Plastic |
Sound absorbing foam | EVA foam |
Case foam | EVA foam |
Palm rest | Magnetic cushioned palm rest |
Palm rest (CN) | Magnetic palm rest |
Colorway | Black |
Keycaps (NA layout) | ABS Double shot |
Keycaps (non-NA layout) | ABS Paint |
Keycaps (CN layout) | PBT Double shot |
Backlighting | Individually LED lit and per-key programmable |
LED Color | RGB |
Keyswitches | CORSAIR MLX Red v2 linear mechanical keyswitches, 45g actuation force, 2.0mm actuation distance, 4mm total travel, guaranteed for 80 million keystrokes |
Connectivity | 2.4GHz/BT/1 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
Battery Life |
Up to 39 hrs with per-key RGB backlighting effects, brightness 100% Up to 890 hrs with RGB off in 2.4GHz mode Up to 2400 hrs with RGB off in BT mode |
Battery Type & Chemistry | Rechargeable Polymer Lithium-ion battery |
Battery Charging | Fully charged around 5 hours |
Battery Configuration | 1S1P |
Number of batteries | 1 |
Cells per battery | 1 |
Battery Model# | 3652160-PSE |
Battery Capacity | 4200mAh |
Battery Weight | 69.4g |
Battery Voltage | 3.7V |
Battery Watt Hours | 15.54Wh |
Lithium Content | n/a |
Battery Dimensions | 163.0(L) x 52.3(W) x 3.8(H) mm |
Battery Dimensions (with cable) | 163.0(L) x 127.2(W) x 3.8(H) mm |
Hazmat UN# | n/a |
Matrix | Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting |
USB Report Rate | Up to 1,000Hz hyper-polling |
On-Board Profiles | 5 |
Media Control | Hotkey*1 |
Game Mode | Hotkey*1 |
Brightness Control | FN shortcuts/Rotary dial |
Adjustable Height | Yes |
Plug and Play Operation | Yes |
Console Compatibility | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4,5 |
Cable | 1.8 m / 6 ft, USB Type-C to Type-A, detachable, black, tangle-free rubber |
Dimensions | 365.6(L) x 134.8(W) x 39.4(H) mm |
Weight | 803.5g |
Warranty | Two years – Local country regulations are applicable |
BEFORE FIRST USE
Charge the keyboard fully before first use by connecting the USB cable (G) to the keybaord USB Type-C port (F) and to an available USB 3.0 or better Type-A on a compatible device including:
Windows PC® | Apple Mac® |
Microsoft Xbox One* Microsoft Xbox Series X | S* |
Sony PlayStation 4** Sony PlayStation 5** |
*Keyboard is compatible out of the box, see corsair.com/xbox-support for details.
**See Connecting to Sony PlayStation section.
Connecting to SONY PlayStation
The keyboard also has a special mode to support Sony PlayStation 4 and 5 that can be activated via shortcut.
SHORTCUT | FUNCTION | INDICATION |
FN + (Hold for 5 seconds) | Switch to PlayStation mode | Blinks white 5 times over 5 seconds |
FN + (Hold for 5 seconds) | Switch back to standard mode | Pulses white 2 times |
NOTE: Available functions may be limited depending on gaming console support and application.
Connecting via Bluetooth Wireless
K70 CORE TKL 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:
SHORTCUT | FUNCTION | INDICATION | STATUS |
FN + (Press) | Switch to Bluetooth host 1 mode | Solid Blue (3 sec) | Connected |
Breathing (Pulsing) Blue or reach 60 secs time out | Disconnected | ||
FN + (Hold) | Start Bluetooth host 1 pairing* | Rapidly Blinking Blue (120 sec) | Pairing |
FN + (Press) | Switch to Bluetooth host 2 mode | Solid Blue (3 sec) | Connected |
Breathing (Pulsing) Blue or reach 60 secs time out | Disconnected | ||
FN + (Hold) | Start Bluetooth host 2 pairing* | Rapidly Blinking Blue (120 sec) | Pairing |
FN + (Press) | Switch to Bluetooth host 3 mode | Solid Blue (3 sec) | Connected |
Breathing (Pulsing) Blue or reach 60 secs time out | Disconnected | ||
FN + (Hold) | Start Bluetooth host 3 pairing* | Rapidly Blinking Blue (120 sec) | Pairing |
Connecting via Slipstream Wireless
1. Plug in the SLIPSTREAM wireless adapter (H) to an available USB 2.0 or better Type-A port.
2. Slide the keyboard power switch (E) to the on position.
3. After SLIPSTREAM connects automatically, 2.4GHz/BT indicator turns solid white.
You can either pair the dongle with the keyboard directly via Fn + Del, or via iCUE (recommended).
iCUE pairing
Steps: find Pair button under dongle page circled in yellow.
*To complete pairing to a SLIPSTREAM wireless adapter, initiate adapter pairing in iCUE device settings.
FN+Del
Enable 2.4GHz mode pairing by pressing FN+ Del for 2 seconds:
DEL KEY | FUNCTION |
Solid White (3 secs) | Connected |
Pulsing White | Disconnected |
Rapid blinking white (120 secs) | Pairing |
Charging & Battery Life
Upon powering on the keyboard or using the check battery life shortcut FN+ Enter, Enter key will play to denote current battery charge level.
Note:
Operating Modes
The keyboard features two operating modes:
FUNCTION | HARDWARE MODE | SOFTWARE MODE |
Storage & Profiles | 1MB for up 5 profiles | Unlimited |
Create New Profiles | N/A | Create in iCUE |
Create Lighting Effects | N/A | Create in iCUE |
Create Key assignments | N/A | Create in iCUE |
Maximum Lighting Layers | 20 | Unlimited |
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
FN Shortcuts Lighting Indicator
When pressing FN key, all lighting will momentarily turn OFF except for keys that have secondary functions and macros assigned to them will have backlighting turned ON.
Color indication for profile currently in-use will take priority over FN Shortcuts lighting.
Game Mode Button (A) Function
Enter competition-optimized setting via one click on Game Mode Button.
Reminder: Turn on Game Mode BEFORE gameplay to avoid 1 sec of idle time.
FUNCTION | REMARK | HARDWARE | SOFTWARE (iCUE) | |
Default mode (Game mode off) | Game mode off: • Default polling rate (1,000Hz) • Win Lock off • Revert to playing current lighting playback |
Factory default | No | No |
Game mode on | Game mode on: • USB Polling rate: 1,000Hz by default, and can be adjusted in iCUE • Win Lock on • Power saving mode: Off • 1 secs red ripple effects*: When enter Game Mode, red ripple lighting centers from game mode button, then go to static red lighting (static lighting color can be adjusted in iCUE) • 1 secs white ripple effects*: When exit Game Mode, white ripple lighting centers from game mode button, and reverts back to RGB lighting • Users can turn off static color lighting and apply lighting effects from Lighting Effects tab • Game Mode Indication color: Red; can be adjusted in iCUE *Ripple effect lighting color for Game Mode – on and off – cannot be adjusted in iCUE, but Ripple effect lighting effect can be turned off in iCUE |
Can be customizable in iCUE | Yes | Yes |
Media Button (B) Function
By default, the button works as ‘Play/Pause’, and can be customized in iCUE.
FUNCTION | REMARK | |
Default mode | Play / pause | Factory default |
Customized mode | Can be customized in iCUE |
Rotary Dial (C) Function
DIAL MODE* | FUNCTION | INDICATOR COLOR | HARDWARE / iCUE |
Volume Control (Default) |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut Clockwise: Volume up 2% Counterclockwise: Volume down 2% Press: Mute / Unmute |
Solid White | Default on |
Backlight Control |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut Clockwise: Brightness up 20% Counterclockwise: Brightness down 20% Press: Turn On (100%) / Off (0%) |
Solid Red | Default on |
Scroll Control (Vertical) |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut Clockwise: Scroll down Counterclockwise: Scroll up Press: End of page |
Solid Green | Default on |
Scroll Control (Horizontal) |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut Clockwise: Scroll right Counterclockwise: Scroll left Press: End of page |
Solid Yellow | Default off |
Zoom Control |
When enabled via FN + F12 shortcut Clockwise: Zoom in Counterclockwise: Zoom out Press: Restore to default zoom action |
Solid Blue | Default off |
3-Way Mode Switch (E) Function
FUNCTION | REMARK |
• On - 2.4GHz • Off • On - Bluetooth |
• On-2.4GHz & BT: The keyboard remains in wireless mode even when a cable is plugged (to charge) • Off: Wired mode • 2.4G mode: 2.4GHz / BLE Indicator turns solid white and always on as long as in 2.4G mode if connected, constantly breathe (pulse) for disconnected, and 120s rapid blink for pairing • BLE mode: 2.4GHz / BLE Indicator turns solid blue and always on as long as in BLE mode if connected, constantly breathe (pulse) for disconnected, and 120s rapid blink for pairing |
Standard Shortcuts
All below functions assume FN key is being held and action is activated upon press unless otherwise noted.
Default function shortcut, with printed icons (can only be customized under iCUE).
KEY | FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION | INDICATION | REMARK |
FN + F1 | Scroll lock | Press & release to toggle Scroll Lock on and off | Scroll lock Indicator (D) turns on and off | |
FN + F2 | Profile |
HW mode: Cycle through onboard profiles SW mode: cycle through iCUE profiles |
F2 key HW Profile #1: White HW Profile #2: Red HW Profile #3: Green HW Profile #4: Blue HW Profile #5: Amber
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Profile color subject to iCUE settings |
FN + F3 | Decrease brightness | Press to cycle through brightness levels (decreasing) | Key matrix brightness is adjusted |
20% per keypress |
FN + F4 | Increase brightness | Press to cycle through brightness levels (increasing) | Key matrix brightness is adjusted | 20% per keypress (5 scales total) |
FN + F5 | Stop playback | Stops currently playing media | N/A | |
FN + F6 | Last track | Skips back to last played track in playlist | N/A | |
FN + F7 | Play / Pause | Toggles playing and pausing media | N/A | |
FN + F8 | Next track | Skips forward to next track in playlist | N/A | |
FN + F12* | Dial mode | Cycle dial modes | F12 key | |
FN + Enter | Battery power status checking |
Enter key will show battery status for 3 seconds whenever device is turned on, or whenever Fn-Enter is pressed
Additionally, user can check the battery level through the tool under system tray
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Enter key • 98-100%: Solid Green 3secs • 51-97%: Blinking Green 3secs • 31-50%: Blinking Amber 3secs • 16-30%: Blinking Red 3secs • 0-15%: Breathe Red |
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FN + Del | 2.4GHz mode pairing | Press FN + Del for 2 seconds to enable 2.4GHz mode pairing | Del key played 3s solid white for connected |
Onboard Lighting
SHORTCUT | LIGHTING EFFECT | REMARK |
FN + ` | Current HW profile lighting | Can be customized in iCUE |
FN + 1 | Water Color | |
FN + 2 | Spiral Rainbow | |
FN + 3 | Rain | |
FN + 4 | Rainbow Wave | |
FN + 5 | Type Lighting Key (random color) | |
FN + 6 | Type Lighting Ripple (random color) | |
FN + 7 | Color Shift (random color order) | |
FN + 8 | Color Pulse (random color order) | |
FN + 9 | Color Wave (random color order) | |
FN + 0 |
Static Color |
Press to cycle through in order: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Capri, Purple, Amber, White |
FN + - | Reduce Effect Speed | |
FN + = | Increase Effect Speed | |
FN + [ | Rotate Effect Left | |
FN + ] | Rotate Effect Right |
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
iCUE Home and Device Screen
When you first open iCUE, you will see a new device tile for K70 CORE RGB TKL WIRELESS. Clicking the device tile will present options to start programming for:
If you see an update notification in the iCUE window, please click to update firmware to the latest version.
Device Memory mode
Before you start programming, note that every iCUE system profile has two sets of settings - Software and Device Memory Mode.
The Device Memory mode menu allows you to assign functions which can be saved to the KB’s onboard memory and plays when in hardware mode.
FUNCTION |
DEVICE MEMORY MODE |
SOFTWARE MODE |
Storage & Profiles | 1MB for up 5 profiles | Unlimited |
Features |
• Lighting Effects • Key Assignments • Control Dial • Performance |
• Lighting Effects • Key Assignments • Control Dial • Performance |
How to Save |
Manual Save |
Automatically |
Maximum Lighting Layers | 20 | Unlimited |
Lighting Effects
The Lighting Effects tab allows you to program lighting effects.
A. Choose Lighting Effects tab
B. Under lighting layers click [ + ] to set lighting to your liking
Key Assignments
The Key Assignments tab allows you to easily remap keys or assign new functions to keys.
A. Choose Key Assignments tab
B. Under Assignments click [ + ] to remap keys or assign new functions
Control Dial
The Control Dial tab allows you to choose which mode you want.
Default setting is with Volume Control/Brightness Control/Vertical Scrolling on.
A. Choose Control Dial tab
B. Pick the dial mode
Performance
The Performance tab allows you to enable / disable shortcuts and customize indicator colors.
A. Choose Performance tab
B. Enable / disable shortcuts or customize indicator colors to your liking
Device Settings & Game Mode Settings
The Device Settings tab allows you to change advanced settings, adjust the polling rate, and update the firmware.
Besides, you can customize Game Mode on Settings in the Device Settings tab as well.
A. Click the setting icon
B. Change the advanced settings and Game Mode on Settings* (Polling rate, brightness, static color, indicator color, animation on or off…etc)
*Game Mode setting is global, so when Game Mode is on (Game Mode button being pressed), Game Mode settings will override any onboard or software profile settings.
MACRO RECORDING
Can be programmed in iCUE.
A. Choose Key Assignments tab.
B. Under Assignments click [ + ] to click assignment type Macro, starting Macro recording after remapping keys.
FACTORY RESET
Hold ESC key for two seconds while device is plugged in to erase onboard memory profiles and restore factory default settings.
WARRANTY YEAR
LEGAL / COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
© 2024 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
REGION | COPY AND LOGOS |
US | FCC ID: 2AAFM-RGP0081 / 2AAFM-RGP0146A |
Canada |
IC: 10954A-RGP0081 / 10954A-RGP0146
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Korean | |
Europe |
The power delivered by the charger must be between min 1.8 Watts required by the radio equipment, and max 7.5 Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.
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