Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 Setup Guide
Know Your Product
Diagram showing the top view of the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 with numbered callouts pointing to its features:
- 1. Left mouse click
- 2. Micro-USB charging port ?
- 3. On/off power switch ⏻
- 4. Function keys
- 5. Automatic light sensor
- 6. Battery indicator ?
- 7. Hot keys
- 8. Touchpad
- 9. Mouse click buttons
- 10. Product documentation
- 11. Unifying receiver
- 12. USB extender cable
- 13. Micro-USB charging cable
Setting Up Your Keyboard
Step 1: Connect the Unifying Receiver
Plug in the Unifying receiver into your laptop or desktop computer. You can use the USB extender cable provided to position the Unifying receiver away from metallic objects or devices that may cause interference.
Diagram Description: An illustration showing a laptop computer with a USB port. A USB extender cable is connected to the laptop's USB port, and the Unifying receiver is plugged into the other end of the extender cable. A television is also shown, implying the keyboard can control it.
Note: You can also use your keyboard to control a TV. Refer to the documentation supplied by your TV manufacturer for compatibility information and further connection details.
Step 2: Turn On Your Keyboard
Diagram Description: An illustration of the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830, with an arrow pointing to the on/off power switch located on the top edge.
Software for Your Keyboard
Download and install the Logitech software for your keyboard to:
- Customize the function keys.
- Adjust your touchpad experience. You can modify the pointer speed, adjust scrolling, and disable touchpad tap.
- Connect additional devices to your Unifying receiver.
- View videos explaining gestures and providing information about your keyboard's behavior.
- Reverse the requirement to press the [Fn] key when using function keys.
Using Your Keyboard
Keyboard Backlighting
When you start using your keyboard, the automatic light sensor detects the light level in the room and adjusts the keyboard backlight intensity accordingly. There are three intensity levels:
- In bright light: no keyboard illumination.
- In poor light: full intensity backlight.
- In the dark: half intensity backlight.
You can manually override the automatic backlighting setting. Press the [F1] key to cycle between the three intensity levels.
Please note:
- When your battery charge level is low, backlighting turns off automatically to conserve battery power.
- Automatic backlight control is restored automatically if the keyboard is idle for 30 minutes or more, or after turning the keyboard off and back on.
Touchpad Gestures
Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating touchpad gestures. It shows a representation of the touchpad with areas labeled for 'POINT', 'SCROLL', and mouse clicks (1 for left, 2 for right). Arrows indicate finger movements for pointing and scrolling.
To point, scroll and click:
- Point and slide one finger anywhere on the touchpad to move the screen pointer.
- Scroll with two fingers, up or down.
- Press for left mouse click.*
- Press for right mouse click.
*You can also tap the touchpad surface to perform a click.
Note: To disable gestures and touchpad tap, press the [Fn] key plus the left mouse click button. To re-enable gestures and touchpad tap, press the [Fn] key plus the left mouse click button again.
Recharging Your Keyboard
Your keyboard is rechargeable. There are no batteries to be replaced.
A three-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use when you type about two hours a day with backlight on, or about one year without backlight. Note: The use you get between charges may vary depending on your usage pattern.
When you turn on the keyboard the battery indicator ? shows the charge level.
Indicator | Explanation |
---|---|
Blinking green | The battery is charging. |
Solid green | The battery has adequate charge, or charging is complete. |
Blinking red | Battery power is low. Recharge the battery. |
To charge the battery, connect the keyboard to a computer using the Micro-USB charging cable supplied ?.
The battery indicator blinks green while charging takes place. Charge until the indicator light stops blinking.
You can use the keyboard while it charges.
Note: If the battery power is low (indicator blinking red), the keyboard backlight is disabled.
Diagram Description: An illustration showing the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 connected to a computer via a Micro-USB cable. A close-up shows the USB port on the keyboard and the USB-A connector of the cable.
Function Keys
- [F1] Adjust backlight intensity
- [F2] Minimize window
- [F3] Maximize window
- [F4] Close window
- [F5] Switch screen (e.g., show laptop display on TV screen)
- [F6] Show / Hide desktop
- [F7] Windows search
- [F8] Launch Web browser
- [F9] Launch media player
- [F10] Previous track
- [F11] Play/pause track
- [F12] Next track
- [Fn] + [Ins] Switch applications
- [Fn] + [Del] Sleep mode
- [Fn] + [Backspace] Print screen
- [Fn] + [Caps Lock] Scroll lock
- [Fn] + [▲] Page up
- [Fn] + [▼] Page down
- [Fn] + [← Home] Home
- [Fn] + [→ End] End
Note:
- For keys F1 to F12: Press just the key to select the feature (e.g., 'Adjust backlight intensity', 'Minimize window'). Press both [Fn] and the key to select the function key (e.g., F1, F2...).
- For all other function keys, press both [Fn] and the key to select the feature.
- You can use the Logitech software to reverse the requirement to press the [Fn] key.
Hot Keys
- ? Mute
- ? Volume down
- ? Volume up
The Logitech® Unifying Receiver
Plug it. Forget it. Add to it.
Your new Logitech product ships with a Unifying receiver. Did you know you can add a compatible Logitech wireless device that uses the same receiver as your current Logitech Unifying product?
Are you Unifying-ready?
If you have a Logitech wireless device that's Unifying-ready, you can pair it with additional Unifying devices. Just look for the orange Unifying logo on the new device or its packaging. Build your ideal combo. Add something. Replace something. It's easy, and you'll use only one USB port ? for up to six devices.
Getting Started is Easy
If you're ready to pair your device(s) via Unifying, here's what you need to do:
- Make sure your Unifying receiver is plugged in ?.
- If you haven't already, download and install the Logitech software for your keyboard (see "Software for your keyboard").
- Start the software and follow the on-screen instructions to pair the new wireless device with your existing Unifying receiver.
Diagram Description: An illustration depicting the Logitech Unifying system. It shows a laptop, a mouse, and a keyboard, all connected wirelessly to a single Unifying USB receiver. The graphic emphasizes the ability to connect multiple devices to one receiver.
Visit Product Central
There's more information and support online for your product. Take a moment to visit Product Central to learn more about your new keyboard.
Browse online articles for setup help, usage tips, or information about additional features. If your keyboard has optional software, learn about its benefits and how it can help you customize your product.
Connect with other users in our Community Forums to get advice, ask questions, and share solutions.
At Product Central, you'll find a wide selection of content:
- Tutorials
- Troubleshooting
- Support community
- Software downloads
- Online documentation
- Warranty information
- Spare parts (when available)
Troubleshooting
Keyboard Not Working
- Check if your keyboard is powered on ⏻.
- Restart the keyboard by turning it off then back on.
- If the battery indicator ? flashes red, recharge the batteries. See "Recharging your keyboard."
- Check the Unifying receiver connection ?.
- Use the USB extender cable provided to position the Unifying receiver as close as possible to your keyboard, and remove any metallic objects between the receiver and keyboard.
- Try plugging the Unifying receiver into a different port ?.
- If the Unifying receiver is plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into your computer ?.
Battery Disposal at Product End of Life
Diagram Description: A series of five diagrams illustrating the process of battery disposal for the keyboard at the end of its life.
Diagram 1: Shows the underside of the keyboard with feet and screws being removed.
Diagram 2: Shows the top and bottom cases being separated.
Diagram 3: Shows flat cables being disconnected from the main circuit board.
Diagram 4: Shows the battery being removed from the bottom case.
Diagram 5: Shows icons representing battery recycling ♻️ and proper disposal ?️.
- Remove the four feet and eight screws from the keyboard bottom.
- Separate the top and bottom cases.
- Disconnect the flat and battery cables from the main circuit board.
- Remove the battery from the bottom case.
- Dispose of the battery and product according to local laws.
Contact Information & Certifications
Support Phone Numbers
Region | Phone Number |
---|---|
Korea | 00798-601-8207 |
Australia | 1-800-025-544 |
New Zealand | 0800-447-361 |
Hong Kong | 800-966-992 |
Singapore | 800-6011-372 |
Product Information
Model Number (M/N): C-U0007
Rating: 5V ⏓ 100mA
Approval No.: ETA-418/2010/WRLO
CMIIT ID: 2010DJ0355
Certifications: DZL-C-U0007, CCAI10LP0020T1, Z855, N231
Complies with IDA Standards DB101104
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