SteelSeries Apex Pro Product Information Guide

General

Package Contents

• Apex Pro Keyboard
• Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable
• Magnetic Wrist Rest
• Keycap Puller

System Compatibility

• PC
• Mac (Not all software features supported on Mac OS)
• Xbox
• PlayStation

Software

Use Engine within SteelSeries GG to customize your lighting, macros, and more. GG also has other amazing apps like Moments, which makes it easier and faster to clip and share highlights with friends. Download now at steelseries.com/gg.

Product Overview

Keyboard

The Apex Pro keyboard features the following numbered components:

• 1: USB-C Jack
• 2: Profile Switching Key
• 3: On-the-Fly Macro Recording Key
• 4: Illumination Brightness Key Down
• 5: Illumination Brightness Key Up
• 6: OLED Smart Display
• 7: OLED Menu Button
• 8: Multimedia Volume Roller
• 9: Two-Level Feet (not pictured)
• 10: SteelSeries Function Key
• 11: Magnetic Wrist Rest

Accessories

• 12: Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable
• 13: Keycap Puller

Setup

Connection

Connect the detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable to the keyboard and your PC, Mac, Xbox, or PlayStation.

Functions

Profile Switching

Press the SteelSeries Function Key (10) + Profile Switching Key (2) repeatedly to cycle through the profiles.

On-the-Fly Macro Recording

1. Press and hold the SteelSeries Function Key (10) + On-the-Fly Macro Recording Key (3) for 3 seconds to start recording.
2. Type your desired key combinations.
3. Press the SteelSeries Function Key (10) + On-the-Fly Macro Recording Key (3) to end Macro Recording.
4. Select a key to which you would like to bind the recorded macro.

Illumination Brightness Control

• Press the SteelSeries Function Key (10) + Illumination Brightness Key Down (4) to reduce illumination brightness.
• Press the SteelSeries Function Key (10) + Illumination Brightness Key Up (5) to increase illumination brightness.

Multimedia Controls

Multimedia Volume Roller (8):

• Volume Up: Scroll Wheel Up
• Volume Down: Scroll Wheel Down
• Mute / Unmute Toggle: Press Wheel

OLED Menu Button (7):

• Play / Pause: Single Press
• Forward / Skip Track: Double Press
• Back / Previous Track: Triple Press

OLED Smart Display Input

• OLED Menu Button (7):
• Enter OLED Menu: Long Press (2 sec)
• Back / Exit: Single Press
• Multimedia Volume Roller (8):
• Navigate Menu Up: Scroll Wheel Up
• Navigate Menu Down: Scroll Wheel Down
• Select Highlighted Item: Press Wheel

Swappable Keycaps

Each Keycap on the Apex Pro can be removed and replaced. Use the Keycap Puller (13) to easily pull off each Keycap. Replacement and additional designer Keycap Sets are available for purchase on steelseries.com.

Actuation Adjustment

Access the Actuation menu on the OLED or use the hotkeys below to adjust actuation levels on-the-fly.

OmniPoint Adjustable Actuation

• SteelSeries Function Key (10) + "I" lifts the actuation point (deeper keypress).
• SteelSeries Function Key (10) + "O" lowers the actuation point (lighter keypress).

Use Engine within SteelSeries GG to configure the adjustable actuation on a per-key basis.

Rapid Trigger

• SteelSeries Function Key (10) + "T" toggles Rapid Trigger on or off.
• Alternatively, click the Multimedia Volume Roller (8) while in the OLED Actuation menu to toggle Rapid Trigger on or off. When enabled, a lightning bolt ⚡ will appear on the OLED display.

Use Engine within SteelSeries GG to configure Rapid Trigger on a per-key basis.

Regulatory

European Union

SteelSeries A/S declares that this equipment complies with directive RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), and LVD (2014/35/EU). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: support.steelseries.com.

SteelSeries A/S confirms that products shipping to the EU territory comply with REACH ((EC) 1907/2006). Operating Temperature: 0 to +40°C.

Disposal: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted household waste. Use public collection systems to return, recycle, or treat it in compliance with local regulations.

UK Declaration of Conformity

SteelSeries A/S declares that this equipment complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at: support.steelseries.com.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity: 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada. The appliance must not be exposed to splashes or drops of water and should not be used as a support for any object filled with liquid, such as a vase.

ACMA Compliance (Australia/New Zealand)

Product Name: Keyboard
Model No.: KB23
Rated: 5V ⎓ 750mA
Made in China

Contact Information:

• Asia: GN Audio Taiwan Ltd., 4F and 4F.-4, No. 186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235, Taiwan (R.O.C.). +886 2 8227 1999
• USA: GN Audio USA Inc., 656 W Randolph St., Suite 3E Chicago, IL 60661, USA. +1-312-258-9467
• Europe: SteelSeries A/S (GN Audio A/S), Lautrupbjerg 7, 2750 Ballerup, Denmark / Havneholmen 8, 1st floor 2450 Copenhagen SV Denmark. +45702-500-75

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