Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Getting to Know Your Keyboard

The keyboard features a layout with various keys, including:

• A - Six programmable macro G-keys
• B - Profile switch key
• C - iCUE control wheel
• D - Wheel key
• E - Windows lock key
• F - Macro, Mute, and Win Lock indicators
• G - Num, Caps, and Scroll Lock indicators
• H - Mute key
• I - Volume roller
• J - Dedicated multimedia keys
• K - Magnetic detachable cushioned leatherette palm rest
• L - 11-zone right lightedge
• M - 22-zone rear lightedge
• N - USB 2.0 pass-through port
• O - 11-zone left lightedge
• P - FPS and MOBA keycap set
• Q - Keycap puller
• R - USB keyboard connector
• S - USB pass-through connector

A diagram of the keyboard layout is provided for visual reference.

Setting Up Your Keyboard

Connect both keyboard USB connectors (R, S) to available USB 3.0 or better Type-A ports on your Windows® PC, Apple Mac®, or Microsoft Xbox One®. For Xbox One support, visit www.corsair.com/xbox-one-support.

Software Mode

When iCUE is running, the keyboard operates in software mode and is controlled by iCUE. Install iCUE on a Windows® PC 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. Download iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads.

Additionally, install the Stream Deck software to program the macro keys (A) to take command of your stream through powerful integrations with OBS Studio, Twitch™, Twitter, and more. Download Stream Deck from www.elgato.com/gaming/downloads.

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. With iCUE and the new dynamic profile system, you can create as many custom profiles as you want that fit onto the 8 MB of onboard storage. Each profile can store backlighting effects (up to 20 layers), actions & macros, settings, and wheel modes. The number of lighting effects layers per profile and the number of profiles that can be saved to onboard storage will vary based on complexity.

Factory Reset

To clear the onboard memory, hold the ESC key while plugging in the USB keyboard connector (R then S), then release the ESC key after two seconds. The keyboard will then power on normally and be reset to factory defaults.

iCUE Control Wheel

Pressing the wheel key (D) cycles through available wheel modes, with the color changing to indicate the current mode. After selecting a mode, rotate the wheel (C) left and right to adjust mode settings.

The following modes are available in hardware mode:

*Track jogging works in Spotify®, Apple iTunes®, and select other media players when the application window is in focus.

With iCUE, you can enable additional wheel modes or create your own with commands for games, applications, other media players, and more, then save them to onboard storage.

Macro Recording

Macros can be recorded at any time via onboard commands. In hardware mode, macros are recorded to the onboard storage profile, and in software mode, macros are recorded to your iCUE profile.

To record a macro:

1. Go to the Macro Record wheel mode.
2. Hold the wheel key (D) until the macro indicator (F) lights up.
3. Press the macro G-key to be programmed.
4. Press the keys you wish to record (recording starts after the first key press).
5. Press the same macro G-key again from step 3 to save (or hold the wheel key to cancel).

When macro recording is completed or cancelled, the macro indicator will turn off.

With iCUE, you can edit the macros you've recorded onboard or create more complex macros with additional actions and functions, then save them to onboard storage.

Onboard Lighting

Keyboard lighting effects can be controlled via the below onboard shortcuts without iCUE.

With iCUE, you can program vivid and dynamic custom lighting effects, then save them to onboard storage.