hiGh precision 3G inFrared GaminG mouse MASTER GUIDE CONTENTS 02 Message from Razerguy 04 Package Contents 04 System Requirements 05 Key Features 06 Installation / Registration / Technical Support 08 Configuring Your Mouse 12 Using Your Mouse 13 Advanced Setting Guide 13 Safety And Maintenance 15 Legalese 19 WEEE information hiGh precision 3G inFrared GaminG mouse conGratulations ­ there's no turninG back. The Razer DeathAdderTM is the first and most advanced right-handed killing machine from the same undisputed leaders of gaming technology. It is here to redefine the ergonomic gaming mouse. For Gamers. By GamersTM. With all gamers in mind, the RazerTM team of specialized engineers presents this perfect right-handed weapon with the latest 1800 dpi 3G Infrared sensor, an unbeatable 1000Hz UltrapollingTM and 1ms response time. Now is the right time to strike the killing blow. w ww .r az e rz o ne .c o m | 1 there's no turninG back. you're one oF us now. Before you power up this killing machine to face your enemies, take some time to go through this Master Guide in order to unleash the maximum potential of your Razer DeathAdderTM's capabilities. Load up the drivers, tweak the settings and let the real fun begin. You're now officially part of the Cult of RazerTM and you own a page in the history of gaming ­ the Razer DeathAdderTM is built component by component by some of the most competent engineers this side of the universe. We live by the mantra of `For Gamers. by GamersTM' and it is imperative that we bring you into the fold. Sign up at www.razerzone.com for the latest news, product and driver announcements to stay ahead of the game. (I do assure you that all information provided will be kept private). There's no turning back. You're one of us now. Peace and great gaming. RazerGuy razerguy@razerzone.com 2 | F or Gamers. by Gam ers .t m www.razerzone.com | 3 packaGe contents · Razer DeathAdderTM High Precision 3G Infrared Gaming Mouse · Razer DeathAdderTM Master Guide, including Razer DeathAdderTM CD-ROM · Certificate of Authenticity key Features Default button assignments H A C B D I I F G system requirements · PC with built-in USB port · Windows® XP/x64/MCE 2005/Vista · CD-ROM drive · 35MB free hard disk space A Mouse button 1 ­ Left click B Mouse button 2 ­ Right click C Mouse button 3 ­ Scroll wheel and button E I D Mouse button 5 E Mouse button 4 F 3G Infrared sensor Powered by Razer PrecisionTM G Profile change button H 1000Hz (1ms) polling rate/ 16-bit ultra-wide data path I UltraslickTM Teflon feet 4 | F or Gam ers. by Gam ers .t m www.razerzone.com | 5 installation / reGistration / technical support 8. A screen appears indicating that the installation is complete. Click FINISH. 9. Restart your system. Note: When you install the XP driver while using a particular USB port, it will not automatically utilize the RazerTM driver when you plug the Razer DeathAdderTM into another USB port later. We recommend you assign a permanent port for the Razer DeathAdderTM. 1 2 1 1 2 REGISTER YOUR RAZERTM At the end of the RazerTM software installation, just follow the prompts to get instant gratification at www.razerzone.com/registration/. What you'll get: · 2 years limited manufacturer's warranty · Free online support INSTALLING YOUR MOUSE Windows® 2000 / XP / x64 / MCE 2005 / Vista installation instructions 1. Plug the mouse into the USB port of your computer. 2. Insert the RazerTM driver CD into your CD-ROM. 3. The Setup screen appears. Click NEXT. 4. Read the license agreement and click NEXT. 5. Select the Program Folder where the driver software will reside. Click NEXT. 6. Select the location for the RazerTM menu. Click NEXT. 7. The install screen appears. The software will load automatically. TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical support, please visit www.razersupport.com. Make sure to download the latest drivers and firmwares from www.razersupport.com. Technical support for US/Canada customers only, please send email to techsupport.us@razersupport.com or call (888) 697-2037 from 8:00 AM PST/PDT to 5:00 PM PST/PDT, Monday through Friday, excluding major USA holidays. 6 | F or Gam ers. by Gam ers .t m ww w. ra z er z on e. c om | 7 conFiGurinG your mouse The features listed here require the Razer DeathAdderTM software driver to be installed and the Razer DeathAdderTM Tray Icon to be active. Each setting will be saved to the current Profile on the current machine only. Button Assignment If the button function is not listed, or if you would like to assign a macro, select Advanced Functions from the drop down menu. Macros can be up to 8 characters in length, and Special Keys may be selected from the appropriate sub-menus. Polling Rate Sets the polling rate of the Razer DeathAdderTM: 125Hz (8ms), 500Hz (2ms) or 1000Hz (1ms). Note that any change to polling rate will only take effect after you reboot your computer. DPI Switcher Sets the DPI sensitivity of the Razer DeathAdderTM. Note that you can also program DPI switching to any button on the Razer DeathAdderTM. (E.g. Program mouse button 4 to 1800dpi, mouse button 5 to 900 dpi) Profile Changes the currently active Profile. Main Window 8 | F or Gam ers. by Gam ers .t m www.razerzone.com | 9 CONFIG, SAVE/LOAD SETTINGS a. Load Config: Allows you to load a previously saved configuration b. Save Config: Save your current configuration to file. c. Reset to Default Configuration: Set the Razer DeathAdderTM to factory default. d. Reset Current Profile: Reset the Current Profile to default. Sensitivity Options Adjusts the Razer DeathAdder's pointer sensitivity. Scroll Speed Adjusts the scroll wheel speed. Universal scroll Clicking the middle mouse button and dragging the mouse will scroll in the direction of the mouse movement. On-The-Fly Activates On-The-Fly and show it on screen when active. Double-click speed Adjusts the double-click speed. Advanced Settings Adjusts X/Y sensitivity separately. Enable X-Y Master Sensitivity This must be enabled in order for individual adjustments to X-Y sensitivity to be effective. Windows Pointer Speed Adjust Windows pointer speed (as per Windows Mouse Control Panel). Takes effect only after reboot. Acceleration Turn on/off pointer acceleration and set acceleration level. Acceleration is not recommended for gaming. 1 0 | For Gam ers. by Gam ers .t m www.razerzone.com | 11 usinG your mouse SWITCHING PROFILES You can switch between the Profiles of your Razer DeathAdderTM in 2 ways: a. By selecting the active Profile in the Razer DeathAdderTM software driver, b. By pressing the Profile button to cycle through preset profile 1 - 5. This requires the driver to be installed. When the active Profile is switched, the Razer DeathAdderTM will flash the corresponding number of times (for example, if Profile 3 is activated, the Razer Death AdderTM will flash 3 times to indicate that is the Profile you have selected). advanced settinGs Guide Sensitivity Mouse sensitivity is an internal filter of the driver. The maximum sensitivity setting of 10 is unfiltered. Each incremental stop or setting is a 10% decrease, i.e. 1 setting will decrease mouse pointer input to 10% (i.e. a linear graph). Acceleration Acceleration is an internal filter of the driver, and is primarily a legacy option for low dpi mice users. With acceleration enabled, the faster you swipe the mouse, additional movement is added. Windows XP has acceleration turned on by default as a convenience for users assuming that everyone will have 400dpi mice, but this will likely be a hindrance to most gamers and precision users who require greater accuracy. The `acceleration off' option (default) turns off internal acceleration only and does not affect Windows XP acceleration, which can be turned off via the Control Panel, Mouse, Pointer Options, and unselecting `Enhance Pointer Precision'. Windows Pointer Speed Pointer speed is the Windows implementation of Sensitivity. In Windows XP, a setting of `5' means there is no filtering (default). This bar is included as a convenience. DPI switcher - Resolution Resolution is how many counts per inch of movement that is sent by the mouse hardware to the OS. e.g. 400dpi means a movement of one inch will result in 400 counts of movement. Without any of the above filters operating, this will result in 400 pixels of movement on the screen. Independent X and Y-axis Settings You can preset independent X-axis (sensitivity movements side to side) and Y-axis (sensitivity movements up and down). When this feature is enabled you will see a new on-the-fly interface bar when enacted on their screen that allows further sensitivity adjustments. ON-THE-FLY SENSITIVITYTM If a button has been assigned to "On-The-Fly SensitivityTM", pressing the assigned button and moving the scroll wheel will produce a bar on the lower right hand corner of your screen, allowing you to dynamically adjust your sensitivity settings in the application. This feature requires the driver to be installed. saFety Guidelines In order to achieve maximum safety while using your mouse, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: 1. Avoid looking directly into the infrared beam of your mouse or pointing the beam in any one else's eye. Note that the infrared beam is NOT visible to the naked human eye and is set on an Always-On mode. 2. Should you have trouble operating the mouse properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the RazerTM hotline or go to www.razerzone.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time. ww w. ra z er z on e. c om | 1 3 DRIVER AND FIRMWARE UPDATES You'll be able to update the RazerTM driver software and firmware by clicking. Update in the upper left hand corner of the panel. Clicking on Update will bring you to www.razerzone.com to download the latest driver and firmware. 1 2 | For Gam ers. by Gam ers .t m 3. Do not take apart the mouse (doing so will also void your warranty) and do not attempt to service it yourself or operate it under abnormal current loads. 4. Keep your mouse away from liquid, humidity or moisture. Operate your mouse only within the specified temperature range of 0°C(32°F) to 40°C(104°F). Should you operate it in a temperature that is beyond this range, unplug and switch off the device in order to let the temperature stabilize within the optimal temperature range. COMFORT Here are some tips to ensure that you are comfortable while using your mouse. Research has shown that long periods of repetitive motion, improper positioning of your computer peripherals, incorrect body position, and poor habits may be associated with physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles. Please follow these guidelines to ensure comfortable use of your mouse and avoid injury. 1. Position your keyboard and monitor directly in front of you with your mouse next to it. Place your elbows next to your side, not too far away and your mouse within easy reach. 2. Adjust the height of your chair and table so that the keyboard and mouse are at or below elbow height. 3. Keep your feet well supported, posture straight and your shoulders relaxed. 4. During gameplay, relax your wrist and keep it straight. If you do the same tasks with your hands repeatedly, try not to bend, extend or twist your hands for long periods. 5. Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods. Use a wrist support such as Razer's gel-filled eXactRestTM to support your wrist while gaming. 6. Customize the buttons on your mouse to suit your style of gaming in order to minimize repetitive or awkward motions while gaming. 7. Make sure that your mouse fits comfortably in your hands. 8. Do not sit in the same position all day. Get up, step away from your desk and do exercises to stretch your arms, shoulders, neck and legs. 9. If you should experience any physical discomfort while using your mouse, such as pain, numbness, or tingling in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck or back, please consult a qualified medical doctor immediately. MAINTENANCE AND USE The Razer DeathAdderTM is equipped with an infrared sensor, which has a tracking beam which is invisible to the naked human eye. There is a little regular maintenance to keep the Razer DeathAdderTM in optimum condition. Once a month we recommend you unplug the mouse from the USB port and clean the lens below the Razer DeathAdderTM with a soft cloth or cotton swab. Use a little warm water but no soap or harsh cleaning agents. To get the ultimate experience in movement and control, we highly recommend a premium mousing surface from Razer. Some surfaces will cause undue wear on the feet requiring constant wear and eventual replacement. Do note that the sensor of the Razer DeathAdderTM is `tuned' or optimized especially for the RazerTM mousing surfaces. The Razer DeathAdderTM has been optimized with RazerTM mousing surfaces and this means that the sens ...