The URX Core65 uses a compact 65% ANSI layout (66 physical keys and 1 tactile rotary knob). Secondary commands, multimedia functions, and system controls are accessed by holding down the FN key.
Multimedia & Function Keys
Use FN + Number row keys (1 through =) to trigger secondary multimedia and function actions across Windows and macOS modes:
Combination
Function Key
Windows Function
macOS Function
FN + 1
F1
Decrease Screen Brightness
Decrease Screen Brightness
FN + 2
F2
Increase Screen Brightness
Increase Screen Brightness
FN + 3
F3
Launches Mission Control
Launches Mission Control
FN + 4
F4
File Explorer / My Computer
Spotlight Search
FN + 5
F5
Mail Client
Decrease Backlight Brightness
FN + 6
F6
Browser (Homepage)
Increase Backlight Brightness
FN + 7
F7
Previous Track
Previous Track
FN + 8
F8
Play / Pause
Play / Pause
FN + 9
F9
Next Track
Next Track
FN + 0
F10
Volume Mute
Volume Mute
FN + -
F11
Decrease Volume
Decrease Volume
FN + =
F12
Increase Volume
Increase Volume
Navigation & Function Keys
Combination
Action / Function
Description
FN + P
Print Screen / Screenshot
Windows: Print Screen (PrtSc) macOS: Screenshot
FN + [
Scroll Lock
Triggers Scroll Lock (ScrLk)
FN + PgUp
Home
Triggers Home key
FN + PgDn
End
Triggers End key
FN + Win
Win Lock
Locks the Windows key to prevent accidental game interruptions
RGB Backlight Controls
Combination
Action
Description
Associated Indicator
FN + \
Change Backlight Mode
Cycles forward through the 20+ built-in RGB matrix lighting effects.
None
FN + Backspace
Backlight Toggle
Turns the RGB backlighting ON or OFF instantly.
None
FN + Enter
Change Backlight Color
Cycles through individual static backlight colors.
None
FN + ▲ (Up Arrow)
Increase Brightness
Increases the keyboard backlight brightness.
Blinks White 3 times at maximum brightness.
FN + ▼ (Down Arrow)
Decrease Brightness
Decreases the keyboard backlight brightness.
Blinks White 3 times at minimum brightness.
FN + ◄ (Left Arrow)
Speed Decrease
Slows down the active dynamic RGB animation speed.
Blinks White 3 times at minimum speed.
FN + ► (Right Arrow)
Speed Increase
Speeds up the active dynamic RGB animation speed.
Blinks White 3 times at maximum speed.
System & Advanced Functions
Combination
Function
Description
Associated Indicator
FN + A (Hold 3s)
Switch Windows Mode
Switches keyboard layout to Windows mode.
Caps Lock blinks Yellow 1 time.
FN + S (Hold 3s)
Switch macOS Mode
Switches keyboard layout to macOS mode.
Caps Lock blinks Yellow 3 times.
FN + Del (Hold 3s)
Delete / Insert Toggle
Toggles the physical Delete key between Delete and Insert.
Keyboard backlight flashes White once to confirm.
FN + Left Ctrl (Hold 3s)
Number / F-Key Row Toggle
Switches the numeric row keys directly into F1–F12 functional mode.
None
FN + U
Open Web Software
Launches URX HUB web configurator (Win + R → https://hub.urx.co.in → Enter).
Opens default browser.
FN + X
SOCD Cleaner Toggle
Toggles SOCD cleaner (Snap Tap) for WASD and Arrow keys.
S key glows static Red when holding FN if active.
FN + Space (Hold 3s)
Factory Reset
Resets keyboard settings and clears custom onboard memory to defaults.
Spacebar blinks Red for 3s, then turns solid Red before reset.