Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Logitech
Table of Contents
- Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard
- K845 MECHANICAL ILLUMINATED CORDED ALUMINUM KEYBOARD
- INSTALLATIONS
- SHORTCUT KEYS
- CHANGE LIGHTING PATTERNS
- TO CHANGE SPEED OF LIGHTING EFFECTS
- Specs & Details
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- FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard
User Manual
Meet the K845 Mechanical Illuminated, the corded keyboard that melds precise mechanics with a modern aluminum design. An adjustable angle, choice of mechanical switches, and 5 backlighting options let you work comfortably for hours.
K845 MECHANICAL ILLUMINATED CORDED ALUMINUM KEYBOARD
INSTALLATIONS
SHORTCUT KEYS
CHANGE LIGHTING PATTERNS
1. Static max brightness
2. Serpent
3. Reactive
4. Random Lights
5. Breathing
TO CHANGE SPEED OF LIGHTING EFFECTS
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Specs & Details
Dimensions
Height : 5.00 in (127 mm)
Width : 17.13 in (435 mm)
Depth : 0.26 in (6.5 mm)
Weight : 27.51 oz (780 g)
Full-size with Numpad
- Cable length : 5.91 ft (1.8 m), PVC – free cable
Technical Specifications
Platform Compatibility
- Windows 10 or later, Windows 8, Windows 7
- USB connection : available USB port required.
Warranty Information
1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Part Number
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BLUE / K845: 920-009860
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BROWN / K845: 920-009862
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RED / K845: 920-009859
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CHERRY MX RED / K845ch: 920-009863
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CHERRY MX BLUE / K845ch: 920-009864
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
My NumPad/KeyPad is not working, what should I do?****
– Make sure that the NumLock key is enabled. If pressing the key once doesn’t enable NumLock, press and hold the key for five seconds.
– Verify that the correct keyboard layout is selected in Windows Settings and
that the layout matches your keyboard.
– Try enabling and disabling other toggle keys such as Caps Lock, Scroll Lock,
and Insert while checking if the number keys work on different apps or
programs.
– Disable Turn on Mouse Keys :
1. Open the Ease of Access Center — click the Start key, then
click Control Panel > Ease of Access and then Ease of Access Center.
2. Click Make the mouse easier to use.
3. Under Control the mouse with the keyboard , uncheck Turn on Mouse
Keys.
– Disable Sticky Keys, Toggle Keys & Filter Keys:
1. Open the Ease of Access Center — click the Start key, then
click Control Panel > Ease of Access and then Ease of Access Center.
2. Click Make the keyboard easier to use.
3. Under Make it easier to type , make sure all checkboxes are
unchecked.
– Verify the product or receiver is connected directly to the computer and not
to a hub, extender, switch, or something similar.
– Make sure the keyboard drivers are updated. Click
here to learn how to do this in
Windows.
– Try using the device with a new or different user profile.
– Test to see if the mouse/keyboard or receiver on a different computer.
Logitech Options compatibility****
The K845 mechanical keyboard is not supported in Logitech Options.
K845 keyboard functionality on Mac****
While the keyboard is primarily designed to work with Windows, the keyboard shortcuts map to different keys in Mac. In particular, the primary key that is used for keyboard shortcuts in combination with other keys is frequently different. The following are the primary key substitutions on the Windows keyboard, and their Mac equivalents.
Windows | Mac |
---|---|
CONTROL | COMMAND (for most shortcuts) or CONTROL |
ALT | OPTION |
Windows/Start | COMMAND/Apple |
BACKSPACE | DELETE |
DELETE | DEL |
SHIFT | SHIFT |
ENTER | RETURN |
This information can also be found in Microsoft website here.
Fn key shortcuts****
There are 12 shortcuts that use the Fn key:
Fn + F1 | Decrease brightness | Fn + F7 | Play/ Pause |
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Fn + F2 | Increase brightness | Fn + F8 | Next Track |
Fn + F3 | Search | Fn + F9 | Mute |
Fn + F4 | Open calculator | Fn + F10 | Decrease Volume |
Fn + F5 | Open media player | Fn + F11 | Increase Volume |
Fn + F6 | Previous track | Fn + F12 | Toggle light pattern |
Increase or decrease K845 keyboard brightness****
You can increase or decrease the brightness of the keyboard by simultaneously pressing Fn + F2 or Fn + F1 respectively.
Personalization of keys on K845****
There is no support for key personalization on Logitech K845 keyboard.
Increase or decrease the K845 keyboard illumination pattern speed****
You can increase and decrease the speed of the lighting patterns by simultaneously pressing Fn + the right arrow key or Fn + the left arrow key.
Change K845 keyboard illumination patterns****
Press Fn + F12 simultaneously to toggle through the illumination patterns. There are five patterns on the keyboard: Static, Snakes, Breathing, Reactive, and Random.