SteelSeries Apex M400 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Manual

Isingeniso

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.

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

Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji

Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izinto zikhona ephaketheni lakho lomkhiqizo:

• SteelSeries Apex M400 Keyboard
• Umhlahlandlela Wokuqala Okusheshayo (QSG)
• SteelSeries Stickers

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

Setha

Ixhuma Ikhibhodi

1. Unpack the SteelSeries Apex M400 keyboard from its packaging.
2. Thola imbobo ye-USB etholakalayo kukhompuyutha yakho.
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.

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

Imiyalelo yokusebenza

Izici Eziyinhloko

• SteelSeries QX1 Linear Mechanical Switches: These switches provide a smooth, consistent keystroke with a linear feel, designed for rapid actuation.
• Ukukhanyisa kwe-LED okuluhlaza okwesibhakabhaka: The keyboard features individual blue LED backlighting for each key, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions.
• Ukulwa Nezipoki kanye Nokugoqwa Kwe-N-Key: The Apex M400 supports 100% anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover, ensuring every keystroke is registered accurately, even during complex key combinations.
• Izilawuli zemidiya: 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).

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

Umfanekiso 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:

• Phinda uthayiphe okhiye ngabanye.
• Dala futhi unikeze amamakhro.
• Adjust backlighting settings (if applicable, based on software features).
• Dala uchwepheshe wangokwezifisofiles yezinhlelo zokusebenza ezahlukene noma imidlalo.

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

Isondlo

Ukuhlanza Ikhibhodi

• Ukuhlanza Okujwayelekile: Sebenzisa indwangu ethambile, engenalinti kancane dampihlanzwe ngamanzi noma isisombululo sokuhlanza esincane ukuze kusulwe izikhiye kanye ne-chassis. Gwema umswakama owedlulele.
• Ukususa Uthuli: Sebenzisa umoya ocindezelwe ukuze ususe uthuli kanye nemfucumfucu phakathi kwezikhiye.
• Ukuhlanza Okujulile (Ama-Keycap): 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.

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

Ukuxazulula inkinga

Ikhibhodi Ayiphenduli

• Qinisekisa ukuthi ikhebula le-USB lixhumeke ngokuphephile kukho kokubili ikhibhodi nekhompyutha.
• Zama ukuxhuma ikhibhodi embobeni ehlukile ye-USB kukhompuyutha yakho.
• Hlola ikhibhodi kwenye ikhompyutha ukuze ubone ukuthi inkinga imayelana nekhibhodi noma ukusetha kwekhompyutha yokuqala.
• Qala kabusha ikhompuyutha yakho.

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.

Backlighting Not Working

• Qinisekisa ukuthi ikhibhodi ixhunywe kahle futhi ithola amandla.
• Check the SteelSeries Engine software for any backlighting settings that might be turned off or set to a very low brightness.

Imininingwane

Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

Ukuze uthole ulwazi oluningiliziwe lwewaranti, ukwesekwa kobuchwepheshe, kanye nemibuzo evame ukubuzwa, sicela uvakashele i-SteelSeries esemthethweni webindawo:

steelseries.com/support

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