SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Controller
Quick Start Guide
Compatibility
Requires iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 7.0 or later, Mac with OS X 10.9 or later, or Apple TV with tvOS 9.0 or later.
- iPhone® 6s, iPhone® 6s Plus, iPhone® 6, iPhone® 6 Plus, iPhone® 5c, iPhone® 5s, iPhone® 5 or later.
- iPad® Pro, iPad® Air 2, iPad® Air, iPad® Mini 4, iPad® Mini 3, iPad® Mini 2, iPad® 4th generation or later.
- iPod® touch 5th generation, iPad® touch 6th generation or later.
- Apple TV (4th generation) or later.
Initialization
- Turn on your Nimbus by sliding the [Hold switch] on the top of the Nimbus to the unlocked position.
- All four LEDs will fade on and off slowly to indicate your Nimbus is now in pairing mode. If not, hold the [pairing button] for 3 seconds.
- To pair your Nimbus to your iOS device, go to Settings > Bluetooth. "Nimbus" will be displayed on the screen. Tap to Connect.
Reconnecting to an Existing Device
During the connecting sequence, the LEDs will fade on and off, cycling from 1 to 4. The Nimbus will automatically reconnect to the most recent device when powered on. If you want to connect to a previously paired device, simply select the Nimbus from the Bluetooth menu on the Apple device.
Pairing to a New Device
Press the [pairing button] for 3 seconds. All four LEDs will fade on and off slowly to indicate that your Nimbus is in pairing mode.
Powering On/Off
To turn off the power, slide the [Hold switch] to the "lock" position [?]. Orange should be visible, indicating switch is in the "lock" position. If left in the unlocked position, the controller will turn itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity. To power on the Nimbus after an auto power off, simply press and hold the MENU button.
Battery Indication
When the Nimbus battery charge gets low (~20 minutes remaining), LED 1 will flash quickly for 10 seconds.
More Information
[ℹ️] Please download the SteelSeries Nimbus companion app from the iTunes store.
[❓] Please go to FAQ.STEELSERIES.COM
[?] Please go to SHOP.STEELSERIES.COM
For more detailed product information, please visit www.steelseries.com/nimbus/faq.
Safety Tips
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
SteelSeries Warranty:
Europe and Asia: 2 year warranty
North America: 1 year warranty
Singapore Wireless Certification:
Complies with IDA Standards DA103787
Model Information:
Model No.: GC-00004
Compliance Marks:
EAC, FCC, CE, RoHS Compliant
Legal Disclaimers:
iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. And other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
