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Using the M-keys Note: If your device doesn't have M-keys, ignore this topic. Your device contains M-keys, labeled M1, M2, and so on. These change which mode (or shift state) the G-keys are in. When you press one of the M-keys, its LED is lit to indicate that you're in that mode. On some devices, the backlighting color also changes to match the mode. So why have different modes? The main reason is that your game may need many macros. By using the M-keys you can assign a full range of quick-access commands, perhaps for different game scenarios. Here's an example of M-key usage for a real time strategy game (in this example, the device has three M-keys)... In M1 mode you may choose to assign your common-use macro keys for control groups and special unit skills. M2 mode could contain your production macros where you can build units and structures. And M3 mode may have your research and upgrade macros. While playing the game you can easily switch from one set of macros to another by simply pressing the relevant M-key. Of course, many games may not need numerous macros and other 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.

Section	Page
Logitech Gaming Software	1
Welcome	2
Comfort and safety	3
Comfort guidelines	4
Safety	6
Protect your hearing	7
Getting started	8
To launch the Logitech Gaming Software	9
Using the Device bar	10
Using the icon in the Menu Bar Extras	12
Changing application settings	13
To change general settings	14
To change profile settings	15
To change G13 mouse emulation settings	16
Updating my software	17
To get software updates and news	18
Troubleshooting	19
I can't get my device to work at all	20
My G-keys/buttons aren't working properly	21
I'm having problems with my device's USB ports	22
Contacts	23
North and South America	24
Asia Pacific and Oceania	25
Europe, Middle East and Africa	26
Software License Agreement	31
Using my device	33
Customizing my device	34
Using the G-keys	35
Using the M-keys	36
Using mouse buttons	37
Controlling my multimedia	38
Switching my device to Gaming mode	39
Connecting devices to the USB hub	40
Using the mini-joystick	41
Checking my device's battery charge	42
Profiles help	43
Using the Profiles View	44
Using profiles	45
To create a new profile	46
To scan for new games	47
What are persistent and default profiles?	48
To specify a default profile	49
What is profile cycling?	50
To import a profile	51
To export a profile	52
To test a profile	53
To edit a profile	54
To print profile details	55
To delete a profile	56
Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View	57
To set your on-board profile (function assignment) settings	58
To specify a persistent profile	59
Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons	60
To assign a function	61
To assign a keystroke	62
To assign a media command	63
To assign a mouse function	64
To assign a multi key macro	65
To assign a text block	66
To delete a command	67
To edit a command	68
To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment	69
Editing scripts	70
Making G-Shift assignments	71
Recording multi key macros	72
To record a multi key macro	73
To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro	74
To edit a multi key macro	75
Profiles tutorials	76
Tutorial 1: Create a new profile	77
Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macro	78
Tutorial 3: Assign a command to a G-key/button and test it	79
Tutorial 4: Record a quick macro	80
LCD display help	81
Using the Customize LCD Display View	82
Using your LCD display	83
What applets are available?	84
To choose which applet is displayed	85
Controlling applets on a color display	86
Controlling applets on a mono display	88
Customizing your LCD display	89
To change your display options	90
To choose which applets are available	91
To configure applets	92
Applet configuration options	93
Pointer settings help	95
Using the Customize Pointer Settings View	96
Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View	97
To change your pointer settings	98
To set your on-board pointer settings	99
Profiles To Go help	100
Using the Manage Profiles To Go View	101
To manage your Profiles To Go	102
Backlight color help	103
To change your backlight colors and lighting effects	104
Using the Customize Backlight Color View	105
To change device-specific settings	106
To change notifications settings	107
To assign a shortcut command	108

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Using the M-keys

Note:

If your device doesn't have M-keys, ignore this topic.

Your device contains M-keys, labeled

, and so on. These change which mode (or shift state) the G-keys are in. When you

press one of the M-keys, its LED is lit to indicate that you're in that mode. On some devices, the backlighting color also changes to

match the mode.

So why have different modes? The main reason is that your game may need many macros. By using the M-keys you can assign a

full range of quick-access commands, perhaps for different game scenarios.

Here's an example of M-key usage for a real time strategy game (in this example, the device has three M-keys)... In M1 mode you

may choose to assign your common-use macro keys for control groups and special unit skills. M2 mode could contain your

production macros where you can build units and structures. And M3 mode may have your research and upgrade macros. While

playing the game you can easily switch from one set of macros to another by simply pressing the relevant M-key.

Of course, many games may not need numerous macros and other 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

key. You can use this to record quick macros. See

To record a quick

(on-the-fly)

macro

for

instructions.