SteelSeries Apex M400 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Manual

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This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your SteelSeries Apex M400 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The Apex M400 is designed for performance, featuring SteelSeries QX1 Linear Mechanical Gaming Switches and blue LED backlighting.

Gambar 1: The SteelSeries Apex M400 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, showcasing its full layout and blue LED backlighting.

Eusi pakét

Pastikeun yén sadaya barang aya dina bungkusan produk anjeun:

• SteelSeries Apex M400 Keyboard
• Pitunjuk Mimitian Gancang (QSG)
• SteelSeries Stickers

Gambar 2: The SteelSeries Apex M400 keyboard as it appears in its retail packaging, indicating included items.

Disetél

Nyambungkeun kibor

1. Unpack the SteelSeries Apex M400 keyboard from its packaging.
2. Teangan hiji port USB sadia dina komputer Anjeun.
3. Insert the USB connector from the keyboard into the USB port. The keyboard is plug-and-play and should be recognized automatically by your operating system (Windows 10 or later recommended).
4. For optimal cable management, route the keyboard cable through the integrated channels on the underside of the keyboard to exit from the center, left, or right side.

Gambar 3: The underside of the Apex M400 keyboard, illustrating the integrated cable routing channels for organized cable management.

Parentah Operasi

Fitur konci

• SteelSeries QX1 Linear Mechanical Switches: These switches provide a smooth, consistent keystroke with a linear feel, designed for rapid actuation.
• Lampu tukang LED biru: The keyboard features individual blue LED backlighting for each key, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions.
• Anti-Ghosting sareng Rollover N-Key: The Apex M400 supports 100% anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover, ensuring every keystroke is registered accurately, even during complex key combinations.
• Kadali Media: Utilize the function (Fn) key in combination with the F-keys (F5-F12) for quick access to media playback controls (play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up/down, mute).

Gambar 4: A close-up of a keycap, showing the Kailh mechanical switch and the blue LED illumination beneath it.

Gambar 5: An exploded diagram illustrating the internal components of a mechanical switch, including the keycap, stem, spring, and housing.

Customization with SteelSeries Engine

The SteelSeries Apex M400 is 100% programmable using the SteelSeries Engine software. This software allows you to:

• Remap individual keys.
• Jieun sareng pasang makro.
• Adjust backlighting settings (if applicable, based on software features).
• Jieun custom profiles pikeun aplikasi atawa kaulinan béda.

Download the latest version of SteelSeries Engine from the official SteelSeries websitus (steelseries.com/engine) for full customization capabilities.

Pangropéa

Ngabersihan kibor

• beberesih umum: Make kaen nu lemes, teu aya lint rada dampdikumbah ku cai atanapi larutan pembersih anu hampang pikeun ngusap tutup konci sareng sasis. Hindarkeun kalembaban anu kaleuleuwihi.
• Ngaleungitkeun lebu: Anggo hawa anu dikomprés pikeun miceun lebu sareng kokotor tina antara tutup tombol.
• Pembersihan Jero (Keycaps): For thorough cleaning, keycaps can be carefully removed using a keycap puller (not included) and washed with mild soap and water. Ensure keycaps are completely dry before reattaching.

Awas: Do not immerse the keyboard in liquid. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, as these may damage the keyboard's finish or components.

Pamérésan masalah

Kibor Teu Ngabales

• Pastikeun kabel USB disambungkeun sacara aman ka kibor sareng komputer.
• Coba sambungkeun kibor ka port USB anu béda dina komputer anjeun.
• Test the keyboard on another computer to determine if the issue is with the keyboard or the original computer's setup.
• Balikan deui komputer anjeun.

Keys Not Registering or Ghosting

• The Apex M400 features 100% anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover. If you experience issues, ensure the SteelSeries Engine software is up to date.
• Clean the affected keys as described in the Maintenance section to remove any debris that might be obstructing the switch.

Lampu latar teu jalan

• Pastikeun kibor disambungkeun leres sareng nampi kakuatan.
• Check the SteelSeries Engine software for any backlighting settings that might be turned off or set to a very low brightness.

spésifikasi

Garansi sareng Rojongan

For detailed warranty information, technical support, and frequently asked questions, please visit the official SteelSeries websitus:

steelseries.com/support

You can also find product registration and driver downloads on the support page.