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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.

Foto 1: The SteelSeries Apex M400 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, showcasing its full layout and blue LED backlighting.
Ihe ngwugwu
Chọpụta na ihe niile dị na nkwakọ ngwaahịa gị:
- SteelSeries Apex M400 Keyboard
- Ntuziaka mmalite ngwa ngwa (QSG)
- SteelSeries Stickers

Foto 2: The SteelSeries Apex M400 keyboard as it appears in its retail packaging, indicating included items.
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Jikọọ ahụigodo
- Unpack the SteelSeries Apex M400 keyboard from its packaging.
- Chọta ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri USB dị na kọmputa gị.
- 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).
- 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.

Foto 3: The underside of the Apex M400 keyboard, illustrating the integrated cable routing channels for organized cable management.
Ntuziaka ọrụ
Atụmatụ igodo
- SteelSeries QX1 Linear Mechanical Switches: These switches provide a smooth, consistent keystroke with a linear feel, designed for rapid actuation.
- Igwe ọkụ na-acha anụnụ anụnụ: The keyboard features individual blue LED backlighting for each key, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions.
- Anti-Ghosting and N-Key Rollover: The Apex M400 supports 100% anti-ghosting and 104-key rollover, ensuring every keystroke is registered accurately, even during complex key combinations.
- Njikwa mgbasa ozi: 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).

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

Foto 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.
- Mepụta ma kenye macros.
- Adjust backlighting settings (if applicable, based on software features).
- Mepụta pro omenalafiles maka ngwa dị iche iche ma ọ bụ egwuregwu.
Download the latest version of SteelSeries Engine from the official SteelSeries websaịtị (steelseries.com/engine) for full customization capabilities.
Nlekọta
Na-ehicha ahụigodo
- Nchacha izugbe: Jiri akwa dị nro na-enweghị ntụpọ dampejiri mmiri tinye ma ọ bụ ihe ngwọta dị nro iji hichapụ igodo igodo na chassis. Zere oke mmiri mmiri.
- Mwepụ uzuzu: Jiri ikuku mkpakọ iji wepụ uzuzu na irighiri ihe n'etiti igodo igodo.
- Nhicha miri emi (Okpu isi): 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.
Ịkpachara anya: Do not immerse the keyboard in liquid. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, as these may damage the keyboard's finish or components.
Nchọpụta nsogbu
Ahụigodo Anaghị aza
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na ejikọrọ eriri USB na nchekwa na ma ahụigodo ma kọmputa.
- Gbalịa ijikọ ahụigodo na ọdụ ụgbọ USB dị iche na kọmputa gị.
- Nwalee kiibọọdụ ahụ na kọmputa ọzọ iji chọpụta ma nsogbu ahụ ọ bụ na kiibọọdụ ahụ ma ọ bụ ntọala kọmputa mbụ ahụ.
- Malitegharịa ekwentị gị na kọmputa.
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.
Igwe ọkụ azụ anaghị arụ ọrụ
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na ejikọrọ ahụigodo nke ọma wee nweta ike.
- Check the SteelSeries Engine software for any backlighting settings that might be turned off or set to a very low brightness.
Nkọwapụta
| Ụdị | Usoro igwe |
| Aha Nlereanya | Apex M400 |
| Nọmba Nlereanya ihe | 64555 |
| Ngbanwe Ụdị | SteelSeries QX1 Linear Mechanical Gaming Switches |
| Ịkụ azụ azụ | Blue LED Backlit |
| Mgbochi mmụọ | 100% Mgbochi Mmụọ |
| igodo Rollover | 104-Igodo Rollover |
| Njikọta | USB |
| Ngwaike Platform | PC |
| Sistemụ nrụọrụ | Windows 10 (and compatible with earlier versions) |
| Akụkụ (L x W x H) | 44.04 x 13.64 x 3.96 cm (ihe dị ka 17.34 x 5.37 x 1.56 sentimita) |
| Ibu | 1.7 n'arọ (ihe dị ka 3.75 lbs) |
| Ihe onwunwe | Composite with Reinforced Steel Back Plate |
Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado
For detailed warranty information, technical support, and frequently asked questions, please visit the official SteelSeries websaịtị:
You can also find product registration and driver downloads on the support page.





