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    ® Gaming Software Help Center Activities... Create a new profile Assign commands to G-keys/buttons Record a multi key macro Update my software Want to know more? Getting started Profiles tutorials Troubleshooting Logitech Support website This Help Center provides information about Logitech gaming
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    types of information. The Logitech Gaming Software provides power and intelligence to your device, making possible its advanced gaming features, including profiles, multi key commands, and the LCD display configuration. To get the most from your device and the Logitech Gaming Software, you can use
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    Comfort and safety Here is some important comfort and safety information: Comfort guidelines. Safety. Protect your hearing.
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    mechanism on the keyboard, if necessary to obtain the proper keyboard height. Remember, if you use a mouse pad, take its thickness into consideration when making the height adjustments. Have your feet well supported , arms, wrists, and hands relaxed and comfortable as you work... DO: Let your arms
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    hands and arms for a while. Use a light touch on the keyboard and for better control of the mouse or trackball. Use software features to customize your mouse the mouse or trackball. For information regarding strategies or customizations which might increase your comfort when using the other parts of
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    dry cloth. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. No naked (open) flame sources, such as of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the . This symbol would then be located in the manual section adjacent to the marking that refers to the
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    there. If you experience a ringing in your ears, discomfort or muffled speech, reduce the volume or stop listening and have your hearing checked. See www.logitech.com/support for additional information.
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    to carry out by making a selection from the Device bar. See Using the Device bar. The icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar while the Logitech Gaming Software is running. If the software is running in the background, you can click the icon to launch it; you can also display information about the
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    the Logitech® Gaming Software From the Windows® 8 Start screen, locate the Logitech Gaming Software app (for example by typing + F, typing Logi and selecting the Logitech Gaming Software app), or from the Windows 7 (or previous) Start menu, choose All programs Logitech Logitech Gaming Software, or
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    and choose the device you require. Returns to the Logitech Gaming Software Home page, showing an image of your gaming device. Pressing Esc also re-displays the Home page. Displays the Profiles View, used to create and maintain profiles for your games. The icon shown on the Device bar depends on
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    Options dialog box, used to specify a range of application settings. Displays a menu of methods you can use to share your Logitech Gaming experience, such as social media and customer feedback. Provides access to this help center, tutorials, the latest product information and software updates.
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    about the Logitech Gaming Software. Exit: Closes the Logitech Gaming Software. Note: If you choose to exit, the Logitech Gaming Software stops running in the background. The features available with your gaming device will stop working. Double-click Launches the Logitech Gaming Software on the
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    Changing application settings The Logitech® Gaming Software is assigned a range of default settings that are appropriate in most circumstances. We recommend that you check these and adjust them if necessary, so that the application works exactly as you want it to. The application settings you can
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    . Check for new profiles online Check this box to find out whether, when you choose the Scan For New Games option, there is a newer database of games online than currently stored in the Logitech Gaming Software. If there is, then this is downloaded before the Logitech Gaming Software scans your
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    settings 1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the Profile tab. 3. Specify the profile settings you require, using the following table as a guide: Setting Default Profile Explanation Select from
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    To change G13 mouse emulation settings 1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the G13 Mouse Emulation tab. 3. Use the slider to select the cursor speed when the mouse emulation control is used. 4.
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    it completely runs out of battery). 5. Click OK. Notes: You can also see at-a-glance your device's remaining battery life by looking in the top-left corner of the Logitech Gaming Software screen, once you have chosen the device in the Device bar. These features are only available if you have a G930
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    To change G300 settings 1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the G300 tab. 3. Either check the Illumination - Enable check box to switch on mouse color lighting, or uncheck the box to switch it off.
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    the needs of gamers. It may feature information and downloads for your device, including: Updated versions of the Logitech Gaming Software. Up-to-date news about your device and the Logitech Gaming Software. To find out how to get up-to-date information, see To get software updates and recent news.
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    news you require from the pop-up menu: To get software updates, select Check For Updates. The Logitech Gaming Software checks online for an updated version of the software. If there is an updated version available, the Logitech Updater downloads and installs it. To view the latest news for your
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    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your gaming device or the Logitech® Gaming Software, check whether your problem is listed below. If it is, click for suggestions to help solve it. I can't get my device to work at all. My G-keys/buttons aren't working properly. I'm having
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    I can't get my device to work at all Make sure that your gaming device is correctly plugged into a full-powered USB port - this could be either one of your computer's integral USB ports or a USB hub with its own power supply. Your device is unlikely to work if you connect it to a multi-port
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    Windows taskbar, to make sure that the Logitech® Gaming Software is running. If it's not, then either from the Start screen search and launch the Logitech Gaming Software app, or from the Start menu select All Programs Logitech Logitech Gaming Software. Make sure that you have the correct profile
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    problems with my device's USB ports If your device's hub is self-powered then make sure that your devices don't require a combined total of more than 100mA. Examples of devices that do not work cameras, scanners, floppy disk drives, and gamepads that support rumble/vibration effects. Refer to your
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    USB port on the computer, without using a USB hub or docking station. Close and re-launch the game or application after plugging in the headset. Close and re-launch the Logitech Gaming Software. Make the headset the active and default audio output device in the operating system and application audio
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    and position the microphone close to the corner of your mouth. Adjust the microphone gain (volume) to an audible level in the Logitech Gaming Software, the operating system and the application audio settings. Un-mute the microphone in the operating system and application audio settings. Close and
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    Refer to the application's help menu for more information. The game or movie may not output surround sound. Try another game or movie. Close and re-launch the Logitech Gaming Software. Uninstall and reinstall the Logitech Gaming Software and drivers. Note: If your device doesn't have surround sound
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    Make the headset the active and default audio and voice input device in the operating system and application audio settings. Close and re-launch the Logitech Gaming Software. Uninstall and reinstall the software and drivers. Note: If your device doesn't have voice avatar features, ignore this topic.
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    of, or create derivative works of, or an installer for, the Software or any part thereof (except as expressly permitted by applicable law). You may make one copy of the Software for backup purposes, solely for use with Logitech products you have purchased or Logitech services used by you; provided
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    other related devices, that is gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other services to you (if any) related to the Logitech software, and to verify compliance with the terms of this agreement. Logitech may use this information, as long as it is in
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    the G-keys, Using the M-keys and Using mouse buttons. Integrated LCD GamePanel display. The display can keep you informed of what's happening both in your game and in other events on your computer and device, such as the Logitech® Gaming Software, media, and other applications. For example, you
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    are specified in the default profile 'Default Profile'. If your device has M-keys, they are labeled M1, M2, and so on. You can customize the G-keys/buttons and M-keys on an application specific basis using the Logitech Gaming Software. The M-keys let you program different sets of assignments for
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    you play and every application you use. Each game (or application) can use a profile that is uniquely tailored to it. The profile defines what each G-key does when you press it. You can assign a special, quick-access action, such as a macro or shortcut, to each G-key. For details about how to assign
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    commands, in which case you may just make the assignments to the G-keys when in M1 mode. Then, when playing the game, you can ignore the other M-keys. Next to the M-keys is the MR key. You can use this to record quick macros. See To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro for instructions.
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    and every application you use. Each game (or application) can use a profile that is uniquely tailored to it. The profile defines what each mouse button does when you press it. You can assign a special, quick-access action, such as a macro or shortcut, to each mouse button. For details about how to
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    volume up and down. If your device has a roller, roll it up to turn the volume up, and down to turn it down. If your keyboard has a volume dial, rotate it clockwise to turn up the volume, and counter-clockwise to turn it down. Mutes the volume. Pressing the key again
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    (endurance mode) to blue (performance mode). You can optimize your mouse settings for both gaming and office work, and then use the Mode switch to switch between the two modes. When configuring settings in the Logitech® Gaming Software the LED symbol next to the battery symbol shows whether you are
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    to see the power requirements for that device. Examples of devices that will not work when plugged directly into your keyboard's self-powered hub include some video cameras, scanners, floppy disk drives, and gamepads that support rumble/vibration effects. If you connect a high-power device to your
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    If your device contains a mini-joystick, you can use it when playing games and when using other applications. Its features include: A four-direction mini- by pressing down on top of the mini-joystick itself. You can assign macros, keystrokes, functions, and so on, to any of the joystick's buttons
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    G-keys give you one-touch control over in-game elements like music, chat and voice morphing, for to talk even when you're away from the keyboard. See Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons. The 7.1 adaptor, giving you the choice of connection mechanisms... Connecting the headset to your computer using
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    Adjusting the headband Your headset comes with two ways of adjusting the headband to make a perfect, comfortable fit for your head - the headband pads and headband slider. Swappable headband pads Your headset may, depending on the device, have three different headband pads, each uniquely contoured
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    Microphone placement Position the noise-canceling microphone close to the corner of your mouth for optimal speech clarity. The microphone boom rotates and bends so you can precisely control microphone placement. When you are not using the microphone, you can move the microphone to the upright
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    again un-mutes the microphone. The microphone mutes automatically when rotated to the upright position. Depending on the model and a setting in the Logitech® Gaming Software, the muting of the microphone may illuminate the mute light at the tip of the microphone, and produce an audible sound. Note
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    Volume roller Use the volume roller to adjust the headset volume up and down. Volume can also be controlled in the Logitech® Gaming Software.
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    on the headset to the down position toward the Dolby Headphone logo, . When surround sound is on, the Dolby Headphone logo in the Logitech® Gaming Software glows. Note: Some headset models don't have a surround sound switch on the headset. Instead, surround sound is switched on and off using the
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    gaming headset is corded, not wireless, please ignore this topic. Your headset is designed to work your desk for best wireless performance. Alternative wireless adapter connection Connect the headset's to USB hubs, including docking stations, keyboards, and monitors. - Using the headset with walls
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    Headset battery charging Note: If your gaming headset is corded, not wireless, please ignore this topic. A full : You can also check the battery status in the top-left corner of the Logitech® Gaming Software screen. Actual battery life varies depending on headset use and environmental conditions.
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    corded, please ignore this topic. For devices with batteries, you can check the current battery level within the Logitech® Gaming Software by looking at the battery symbol in the top-left corner. This gives you an indication of how much battery life remains. For some devices, a low battery warning
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    import a profile. Notes: When the Logitech Gaming Software is running, the icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar. If the Logitech Gaming Software isn't running then your device's G-keys and M-keys won't work. Your device's G-keys/buttons are just part of its arsenal of advanced gaming technology
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    whether the device you have selected contains G-keys or mouse buttons. Using the Profiles View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Profiles View contains the following sections: Commands area, on the left-hand side. This shows the commands defined for the
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    Logitech Gaming Software does not automatically create a starting profile for one of your games? Easy... you can create a new profile from scratch (see To create a new profile) or copy an existing one. Alternatively, you can import a profile (see To import a profile), perhaps one you've downloaded
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    area, selecting Copy Existing Profile and choosing the profile you want the new profile to be based on. The profile is created and linked to the game(s) you chose. If the Show profile activation notifications on the GamePanel display box is checked in the Logitech Gaming Software Options dialog box
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    To scan for new games 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, click
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    and therefore need identical macros (for example if they are all similar first-person shooter games). In this case it may be easiest to set up and maintain a single, persistent profile. If the Logitech® Gaming Software cannot detect your game launch. The Logitech Gaming Software needs to correctly
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    a default profile 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, right-click the profile that you
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    press the hotkey to switch to a different profile without leaving the game. If you have several profiles, then repeated pressing of the hotkey lets you cycle through the profiles you have linked to that game. (If you have just one profile linked to a game, then nothing happens when you press the
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    To import a profile 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, click
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    To export a profile 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, click
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    on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, right-click the profile you want to test, and select Test Profile. The Test Profile dialog box is displayed. If the Show profile activation notifications on the GamePanel display box on the Logitech Gaming Software Options dialog box is checked, then the
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    To edit a profile 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Right-click the profile in the
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    1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, click the profile you want
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    To delete a profile 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, drag the
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    in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View contains these sections: Image area. Provides a representation of your device, and gives access to viewing and changing profile commands. Select Mode area, on the left-hand side
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    profile (function assignment) settings 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Customize On-Board Profiles Mouse Function. Select from the options: Left Window, Alternatively,
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    a persistent profile 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, right-click the profile that you
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    profile and named 'Quick Macro n', (where n indicates how many quick macros you've created). Text Blocks Lets you define some text, for example a message communication, which gets converted to a sequence of keystrokes when the G-key/button is pressed. See To assign a text block. Mouse Lets
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    "Email". As well as making the above assignments, you can choose to disable the assignments from individual G-keys/buttons or revert the assignments to their default settings, or edit the commands. For details, see To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment and To edit a command.
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    Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles area, and
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    Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles area, and
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    do so: i. Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed. ii. Select Hotkeys in the left-hand list. iii. Choose the appropriate hotkey command from the options shown: a Windows command (Close window, Maximize window, Minimize window, or Show desktop), a Zoom command
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    Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed. ii. Select Media in the left-hand list. iii. Choose the appropriate media command from the options shown: Play/Pause, Stop, Previous Track, Next Track, Volume Up, Volume Down, and Mute. iv. Click OK. You return to the Profiles
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    a mouse function 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Click the correct profile in
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    macro 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles
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    ii. Select Shortcut in the left-hand list. iii. In the Name field, type a name for the shortcut. iv. In the next field either type a full website address, such as http://www.logitech.com or click ... and choose the program you want to launch. v. Optionally, enter a Working Directory for the launched
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    Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles area, and
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    Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles i. Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed. ii. Select Audio in the left-hand list. iii. Choose the
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    Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed. ii. Select Voice avatars in the left-hand list. iii.
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    new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed. ii. Select Ventrilo in the left-hand list. iii. Choose the appropriate command from the options shown: Command 1, Command 2, Command 3, Mute/unmute microphone, Mute/unmute sound, or Push to talk. iv. Click OK. You return to the Profiles
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    To delete a command 1. In the Profiles View, make sure you have the correct profile selected in the Profiles area, and the correct macro mode selected. 2. Right-click the command in the Commands area, and select Delete. (Alternatively, drag the command onto the trash can.) 3. When prompted to
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    Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles area, and
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    To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, in the Profiles View, select the correct profile in the Profiles area, and choose the correct macro mode. 2. Do one of the following: To unassign the G-key/button, right-click it in the Image area and select
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    in The Gaming Software window, you can create, import, and edit a script for that profile. Each profile can have one script attached to it. You can access the script editor in order to maintain scripts from the main Gaming Software window. To do so: 1. Within the Logitech Gaming Software, if you
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    the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 3. Switch the G-Shift slider in the Logitech Gaming Software to 'G-Shift'. 4. Assign commands to your device's G-keys as usual. See Assigning
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    the key-down part of the macro and releasing the G-key/button plays the key-up. This behavior also applies to a multi key macro where you press them all. You can record multi key macros in two ways: By using the Commands area within the Logitech® Gaming Software. This method lets you assign names,
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    bar). 3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4. Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed. 5. Select Multi Key in the left-hand list. 6. In the
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    G-key you chose and the MR LED is switched off. The quick macro is linked to the appropriate profile, depending on the settings of your profiles in the Profiles View in the Logitech® Gaming Software: If one of your profiles has the Set As Persistent right-click menu option checked, then the quick
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    To edit a multi key macro 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, in the Profiles View with the correct profile selected in the Profiles area, and with the correct macro mode selected, do one of the following: Double-click the multi key macro command in the Commands area . Right-click the multi key
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    users new to the Logitech® Gaming Software to guide you through some of the basic procedures. We recommend you work through the tutorials in the following order because each tutorial is built upon the previous one: Tutorial 1: Create a new profile guides you through creating a brand new profile, and
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    Tutorial 1: Create a new profile In this tutorial you will create a brand new profile and attach it to the standard Windows® text editor program Notepad. 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device
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    tutorial you will record a new macro that selects all the text typed within Notepad and deletes it. 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar, and display the Profiles View (by clicking the
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    a G-key/button and test it In this tutorial you will assign the multi key macro created in Tutorial 2 to your device's G1 key (or mouse button). 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar, and
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    to stop recording the macro. The macro is assigned to the G4 key in M1 mode. You can now test that your quick macro works by pressing G4 while using Notepad. Doing so displays the Font dialog box. If you launch or switch back to the Profiles View in the Logitech® Gaming Software, you'll notice that
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    Your gaming device features an LCD display. Note: If your device does not have an integrated LCD display, please ignore this section. Your LCD display can show a wide range of useful and interesting material, such as RSS feeds, media details, and incoming emails. It also provides a G-Series profile
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    , at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. Using the Customize LCD Display View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Customize LCD Display View contains four sections: Applets area, on the left-hand side. Choose which applets you want to use to
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    the current CPU and memory usage. A G-Series profile sector, to switch to a different profile. A POP3 monitor, showing details of incoming LCD screen by simply selecting a different applet. See To choose which applet is displayed. Your LCD display has buttons that you can use to control the applets
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    period can be changed) and counts backwards; the stopwatch counts forwards. G-Series Profile Selector Lets you choose a different G-Series profile, for example when you want to play a different game. Logitech LCD POP3 Monitor Displays details of incoming emails as they arrive. You can choose
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    Press the Application Button on your device. Depending on your settings, pressing this button will either: Switch the display to the next applet, or Display the Finder, listing the applets available for you to choose from. If you have a color display, use the following buttons to choose the
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    or activate another profile. Logitech LCD POP3 Monitor , : Highlight the option you require. OK : Choose the highlighted option. The following options are available when you first launch the applet: : Launch your email application. : Preview your first email. : Check for new email. When you
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    to the movie list. MENU : Mute and unmute the movie sound. Picture viewer Use these buttons to control the slideshow: , : Cycle pictures to the left and right. OK : Pause the slideshow, and then resume it again. Video player for YouTube™ Use these buttons to select the feed from which
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    selected until you close the game you are currently playing. : Deactivate the G-Series profile currently activated. Logitech LCD POP3 Monitor The following options are available when you first launch the applet: : Launch your email application. : Check for new email. : Preview your first email
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    it works out of the box in a way that suits most people. However, the Logitech® Gaming Software provides options for you to customize it to get the most out of the display. You can: Adjust the display options, such as the display brightness and contrast, and the way you choose the applet you want
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    To change your display options 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Customize LCD Display View (by clicking the Customize LCD display icon on the Device bar). 3. In the
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    To choose which applets are available 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Customize LCD Display View (by clicking the Customize LCD display icon on the Device bar). 3. In
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    To configure applets 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Customize LCD Display View (by clicking the Customize LCD display icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Applets area
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    work in the way that suits you best. The options available to configure your applets are as follows: Applet Configuration options Logitech LCD RSS Reader Choose the RSS feeds from which you want to display articles. Logitech LCD Profile Selector No configuration options available. Logitech LCD
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    amount of system memory to be used to cache the thumbnail images. The standard feed from which videos are shown, for example 'Today'. Whether the applet reacts to special commands pasted to the clipboard and whether it plays URLs of YouTube videos copied to the clipboard.
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    an alternative value. You can define a different default DPI setting for each of your games, if you want to. Shift: the value to be used when you press and hold the DPI Shift mouse button during a game. on your computer, you can also define on-board profile settings. See Using the Customize On-Board
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    area, in the main part of the screen. Control the way you want the mouse pointer to move, including its DPI sensitivity and acceleration. Device bar, across the bottom. Use this to change the device, change the view, as well as display the Logitech Gaming Software application settings and the Help
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    in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Customize On-Board Profile Settings View contains these sections: Image area. Provides a representation of your device, and gives access to viewing and changing profile commands. G-Shift selector, on the left-hand side
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    Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming profiles or for a specific profile(s): If you want the pointer settings to apply to all profiles, leave the Enable per profile pointer settings box unchecked. Alternatively or drag the sliders left and right. For example the mouse reports
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    Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Customize On-Board Profile down arrows, or drag the sliders left and right. For example, you may times per second the mouse reports its position to
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    , please ignore this section. You can adjust various levels in the Logitech® Gaming Software. Not only can you change the treble, bass and volume, but graphics equalizer. See Using the Customize Audio Experience View. Your gaming headset features rich surround sound capability, as described in Using
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    of your device. Levels area, on the left-hand side. Control various audio settings, including volume, treble and bass. Device bar, across the bottom. Use this to change the device, change the view, as well as display the Logitech Gaming Software application settings and the Help menu. The
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    experience levels 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one fine-tune frequency bands, you can click the advanced equalizer arrow to access the Advanced Equalizer settings. See Advanced Equalizer. Note: Several of these options can
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    over sound than the standard bass and treble controls, enabling you to fine-tune specific frequencies of the sound spectrum. Open the Advanced Equalizer settings by clicking the advanced equalizer arrow below the bass and treble sliders in the Customize Audio Experience View. You can then switch the
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    Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. Using the Customize Surround Sound View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Customize Surround Sound View contains these sections: Image area, on the left-hand side of the screen. Provides
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    you in the middle of the game world, so you can hear other players' movement and actions as well as game events as if they were happening logo in the Customize Surround Sound View in the Logitech Gaming Software. The date and time updates every time the headset receives surround sound content -
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    To adjust surround sound settings 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Customize Surround Sound View (by clicking the Customize Surround Sound
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    Voice Avatars View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Customize Voice Avatars View contains these sections: Image area, on the right-hand side. Provides a representation of your device. Voice Avatars settings area, on the left-hand side. Here you can
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    in the Customize Voice Avatars View. Note: Not all headsets support voice avatars. If yours does not, please ignore this topic. To optimize the voice avatars: 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the
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    box allows you to hear your voice with a half-second playback delay. For details on how to use this feature to ensure voice morphing is working properly, see To optimize voice avatars for your voice. Even when the voice avatar is switched off, checking the Voice preview box is an efficient
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    help Your gaming device contains on-board memory that enables you to store profiles on it. Note: If your device does not have on-board memory you cannot use Profiles To Go features. Having profiles on your device enables you to take your device to other computers knowing that your profiles and the
  • Logitech G13 | User Manual - Page 123
    bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. Using the Manage Profiles To Go View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Manage Profiles To Go View contains these sections: Image area, in the main part of the screen. Provides a representation of
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    Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the Device Selector on the Device bar. 2. Display the Manage Profiles To Go View (by clicking the Manage Profiles To Go icon on the Device bar). The Profiles area and the Profiles To Go area
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    : If your device does not support backlight colors, please ignore this section. Depending on the type of gaming device you have, you can to reflect the mode your gaming device is operating in. When you press an M-key to change modes, the color scheme changes to reflect the new mode. This helps you
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    and lighting effects 1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one profiles you selected. 4. On your gaming device, press the M-key or select the mode you want to change the color scheme for. 5. In the color selection area in the left-hand
  • Logitech G13 | User Manual - Page 127
    the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward... The Customize Backlight Color View contains the following sections, depending on your device and on whether you're storing the settings on your computer or on the device's on-board memory: Color selection area, on the left-hand
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    a guide. Not all settings are available for all devices. Setting Explanation Illumination - Switch on mouse color gaming mouse control. Check For Updates For devices where firmware updates are possible. Click this button to make the Logitech Gaming Software check to see if firmware updates
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    To change G600 settings 1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the G600 tab. 3. Either check the Illumination - Enable check box to switch on mouse color lighting, or uncheck the box to switch it off.
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    it to display the Logitech Gaming Software. Show profile activation notifications on the GamePanel display Only available for a device with an LCD display. Check this box to display a notification on your device's LCD display when you start a new game, showing the name of the profile that has been
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