VELOCIFIRE M87 - User Manual

M87

Summary

02 DEVICE LAYOUT

Screen Brightness

Controls the display brightness of the keyboard's backlight.

Function Keys

Dedicated keys for specific system or application functions.

Multimedia Controls

Keys for controlling audio playback and volume.

Caps Lock Indicator

Visual indicator for the Caps Lock key status.

03 COMBINATION; HOTKEYS

F1-F12 Function Keys

Explains the specific functions assigned to F1 through F12 keys.

FN+ Key Combinations

Details various functions activated by pressing the FN key with other keys.

05 FN+ BACKLIGHT MODES

FN+Ins Backlight Modes

Controls normal, game, and breathing backlight modes.

FN+Home Backlight Modes

Activates Point Color, Imminent, and Key Ripple lighting effects.

FN+Page Up Backlight Modes

Enables Flowers/Riches and Racing Lights backlight effects.

FN+Delete Backlight Modes

Manages Drift1 and Drift2 backlight animations.

FN+Page Down Backlight Modes

Controls Stars, Dot, Flow, Diagonal, and Sine Wave lighting.

07 GLOBAL WARRANTY POLICY

Warranty Agreement Details

Outlines terms for product repair and replacement service within the warranty period.

09 DISCLAIMERS

Trademark Statement

Details trademark protection and unauthorized use policy.

10 IN THE BOX

CONTACT INFORMATION

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Dedicated Function Keys (F1-F12)
4. FN+ Combinations for Backlighting and Advanced Control
5. FN+(Game Mode) for Macro-Recording and Lighting Profiles
6. Self-Design Lighting and Macro-Recording (FN+9/0)
7. FN+ Lighting Modes (Ins, Home, Page Up, Delete, Page Down)
8. Maintenance Features

The Velocifire M87 Mac is a backlit mechanical keyboard designed for macOS users, offering a blend of tactile feedback, customizable lighting, and dedicated functions to enhance the user experience. This keyboard is built for durability and responsiveness, making it suitable for both everyday use and gaming.

Function Description

The M87 Mac functions as a standard 87-key mechanical keyboard, providing a physical interface for inputting text and commands into a computer. Its primary function is to offer a superior typing experience compared to membrane keyboards, thanks to its brown mechanical switches which provide a noticeable tactile bump without an audible click, making it a good balance for typing and gaming in various environments. The keyboard connects via a USB 2.0 cable, ensuring a stable and reliable connection to your Mac device.

Beyond basic input, the M87 Mac incorporates a range of advanced functionalities accessible through combination hotkeys and dedicated function keys. These include multimedia controls, screen brightness adjustments, and various backlighting modes. The keyboard's anti-ghosting feature ensures that multiple simultaneous key presses are registered accurately, which is crucial for fast typing and complex gaming commands.

Usage Features

The Velocifire M87 Mac is designed with several features to enhance usability and customization for macOS users.

Dedicated Function Keys (F1-F12):

The top row of keys serves dual purposes. By default, they act as standard F1-F12 keys, but they also have pre-assigned macOS-specific functions:

• F1/F2: Decrease/Increase Screen Brightness, allowing quick adjustments to your display's luminosity.
• F3: Explore, likely mapping to the Mission Control or App Exposé function on macOS.
• F4: Dashboard, providing quick access to the macOS Dashboard (though this feature has been de-emphasized in recent macOS versions, it may still be configurable).
• F7/F8/F9/F10/F11/F12: These keys are dedicated multimedia controls, enabling users to manage media playback (Previous Track, Start/Pause, Next Track), mute audio, and adjust volume (Volume Down, Volume Up) directly from the keyboard.

FN+ Combinations for Backlighting and Advanced Control:

The keyboard's backlighting is a significant feature, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional cues. Users can control the backlighting using the FN key in combination with other keys:

• FN+↑/↓: Adjusts the brightness of the backlighting across 5 levels, with the option to turn it off completely. This allows users to tailor the lighting to their environment or preference.
• FN+←/→: Modifies the breathing frequency of the backlit effect, adding a dynamic visual element to the keyboard.

FN+(Game Mode) for Macro-Recording and Lighting Profiles:

The M87 Mac offers specialized game modes, each with a unique lighting profile designed to highlight keys commonly used in specific game genres. These modes are activated by pressing FN in combination with number keys (1-8):

• 1: FPS (First-Person Shooter)
• 2: CF (CrossFire)
• 3: COD (Call of Duty)
• 4: RTS (Real-Time Strategy)
• 5: LOL full style (League of Legends full style)
• 6: Car race
• 7: NBA
• 8: LOL simple style

Self-Design Lighting and Macro-Recording (FN+9/0):

For advanced customization, the keyboard supports a "self-design" mode, allowing users to create their own lighting profiles and macro definitions:

• FN+9/0: Activates the self-design mode. Once active, users can press FN+END to begin recording.
• Recording Process: In self-design mode, pressing any key will cause its backlight to illuminate normally. This allows users to visually select which keys they want lit for their custom profile.
• FN+END: Closes the macro definition set, saving the custom lighting or macro.
• FN+Esc: Resets the keyboard to its manufacturer default settings, clearing any custom macros or lighting profiles. This is a quick way to revert to the original configuration.

FN+ Lighting Modes (Ins, Home, Page Up, Delete, Page Down):

The keyboard offers a variety of dynamic lighting effects, accessible via FN+ combination with specific keys:

• FN+Ins (Normal Light Mode):
  • First press: Normal light mode (all keys lit).
  • Second press: Game lighting mode (activates the lighting profile of the currently selected game mode).
  • Third press: Breathing light mode (backlight fades in and out).
  • Fourth press: Reactive mode where the backlight stays on, but when a key is pressed, its LED turns off and then fades back on when released.
• FN+Home (Point Color Mode):
  • First press: Whole backlight off. When a key is pressed, two light waves scatter from the center of the pressed key.
  • Second press (Imminent Mode): Whole backlight off. When a key is pressed, the entire row to which the key belongs lights up.
  • Third press (Key Ripple Mode): Whole backlight off. When a key is pressed, its LED lights up and then fades away when released.
• FN+Page Up (Flowers and Riches Mode):
  • First press: Scrolling backlight starts from the top left, reaches the center "O" key, and then expands to light up the entire keyboard.
  • Second press (Racing Lights Mode): Backlight moves from left to right and back again, starting from the ESC key row.
• FN+Delete (Drift1 Mode):
  • First press: Backlight moves from left to right in an orderly, shimmering water-like manner.
  • Second press (Drift2 Mode): Brightness of the backlight varies from left to right, creating a constant surging wave effect.
• FN+Page Down (Stars, Dot. Mode):
  • First press: Backlight mimics stars in the night sky, with adjustable scintillation speed and quantity.
  • Second press (Flow Mode): Backlight runs back and forth in opposite directions.
  • Third press (Diagonal Mode): Backlight runs from top left to bottom right, and then from top right to bottom left.
  • Fourth press (Sine Wave Mode): Backlight is off, but a light wave moves up and down in a sinusoidal pattern.

These diverse lighting modes allow users to personalize their keyboard's appearance, match it to their mood, or enhance their gaming experience by highlighting specific key zones.

Maintenance Features

The Velocifire M87 Mac is designed for ease of use and durability, with maintenance primarily focusing on cleaning and general care. The mechanical switches are rated for over 50 million keystrokes, indicating a long lifespan under normal use.

• Cleaning: The keycaps are made of ABS with painting and laser etching. Regular cleaning with a soft cloth can help maintain their appearance. A key puller is included in the box, allowing users to easily remove keycaps for deeper cleaning of the keyboard plate and switches, preventing dust and debris buildup that could affect performance.
• Warranty: The product comes with a 1-year warranty, covering defects in material or manufacture. This ensures that users can receive repair or replacement services if issues arise within the warranty period, based on the original shipping date. However, the warranty does not cover damage caused by natural disasters, accidental factors, misuse, improper operating environments, unauthorized repairs, or the use of non-certified parts. This emphasizes the importance of proper handling and care to ensure the longevity of the device.

In summary, the Velocifire M87 Mac is a feature-rich mechanical keyboard tailored for Mac users, offering a robust typing experience, extensive backlighting customization, and practical hotkey functions, all supported by a clear warranty policy for peace of mind.

VELOCIFIRE M87 Specifications

General

Brand	VELOCIFIRE
Model	M87
Category	Keyboard
Type	Mechanical
Number of Keys	87
Keycap Material	ABS
Backlight	White LED
Connectivity	Wired (USB)
Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Actuation Force	45g
Layout	Tenkeyless (TKL)
Switch Type	Brown
Compatibility	Windows, macOS