SteelSeries Apex M400 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Manual

Kupu Whakataki

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.

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

Ihirangi mokete

Manatokona kei roto katoa nga mea kei roto i to kete hua:

• SteelSeries Apex M400 Keyboard
• Aratohu Tere Tere (QSG)
• SteelSeries Stickers

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

Tatūnga

Te hono i te papapātuhi

1. Unpack the SteelSeries Apex M400 keyboard from its packaging.
2. Kimihia he tauranga USB e waatea ana i runga i to rorohiko.
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.

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

Nga Tohutohu Whakahaere

Nga waahanga matua

• SteelSeries QX1 Linear Mechanical Switches: These switches provide a smooth, consistent keystroke with a linear feel, designed for rapid actuation.
• Blue LED Backlighting: The keyboard features individual blue LED backlighting for each key, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions.
• Whakarereke-Kohe me te N-Key Hurihuri: The Apex M400 supports 100% anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover, ensuring every keystroke is registered accurately, even during complex key combinations.
• Mana 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).

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

Whakaahua 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:

• Tāruatia anō ngā kī takitahi.
• Waihangahia, ka tohaina hoki ngā makro.
• Adjust backlighting settings (if applicable, based on software features).
• Waihanga ritenga profilemō ngā taupānga, ngā kēmu rānei rerekē.

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

Te tiaki

Te horoi i te papapātuhi

• Whakapai Whānui: Whakamahia he kakahu ngohengohe, karekau he ngongo paku damphoroia ki te wai, ki tētahi wai horoi ngawari rānei hei muru i ngā taupoki matua me te anga. Āraia te makuku nui.
• Tango Puehu: Whakamahia te hau kōpeke ki te tango i te puehu me te para i waenganui i nga taapu matua.
• Te Horoi Hōhonu (Ngā Taupoki Kī): 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.

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

Raparongoā

Papapātuhi Kaore i te Whakautu

• Me mohio kei te hono pai te taura USB ki te papapātuhi me te rorohiko.
• Ngana ki te hono i te papapātuhi ki tetahi tauranga USB rereke i runga i to rorohiko.
• Whakamātauria te papapātuhi i tētahi atu rorohiko kia kitea ai mēnā kei te papapātuhi, kei te tatūnga rānei o te rorohiko taketake te raruraru.
• Tīmataria anō tō rorohiko.

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.

Kāore te Rama Whakamuri e Mahi

• Me whakarite kei te hono tika te papapātuhi, ā, kei te whiwhi hiko hoki.
• Check the SteelSeries Engine software for any backlighting settings that might be turned off or set to a very low brightness.

Whakatakotoranga

Pūtāhui me te Tautoko

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

steelseries.com/support

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