When you connect your K65 RGB Mini keyboard to a computer where iCUE is not running or is not installed, the keyboard will be in hardware mode.

When your K65 RGB Mini is in hardware mode, you can still change lighting effects and record and assign macros to a limited degree. We have a video and instructions on how to customize your K65 without iCUE.

Video instructions

Changing lighting effects

If you want to change the lighting effects of your K65 RGB Mini, here are some keyboard shortcuts you can use:

• Press FN + C to change the lighting effect
• Press FN + V to change the direction of the lighting effect
• Press FN + B to change the speed of the lighting effect

Changing profiles

You can change the profile of your keyboard by pressing FN + Z. The Z-key will change colors depending on what profile is currently active.

Enabling Win Lock and Scroll Lock

To enable Win Lock, press FN + WIN.

To enable Scroll Lock, press FN + TAB.

Recording macros

When recording macros in hardware mode, the recorded macros will be saved to the K65 RGB Mini's onboard memory. If you want to save the macros to an iCUE profile, make sure you have iCUE installed and running.

To record a macro:

1. Hold FN + \ for around 2 seconds until the \-key pulses red.
2. Type in the macro you want to record; the \-key should begin blinking red.
   • If you need to cancel recording, hold FN + \ for 2 seconds during the recording process.
3. Press FN + \ again.
4. Assign the macro to a key:
   • Press any key on the keyboard to assign the macro to it.
   • Hold FN and press any key to assign the macro to function layer 1.
   • Hold FN + MENU and then press any key to assign the macro to function layer 2.

If you need to delete a recorded macro:

1. Hold FN + \ for around 2 seconds until the \-key pulses red.
2. Press any key on the keyboard so that the \-key begins blinking red.
3. Press the key or key combo of the macro you want to delete.