Is it possible program all 5 buttons to launch different windows applications work, excel. It need it for office work. I m talking abr wired mouse
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The two buttons on the side are only programmable within a game, if the game software has the capability. Otherwise, they are Forward and Back function in all office software.
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According to Logitech's own website, they completely support your mouse on the Windows 8 platform (source: http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32425#Mice) You would program your mouse's macro buttons using the 'Mouse and Keyboard Settings' program that comes with the Logitech drivers package. The program may also be called and titled, 'Logitech SetPoint'.
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I'm using this for PC. More info: There is more than just a "driver", it has a program to put in the startup folder, as it is a driver / program combo. The program allows for button customization for different tasks. (mainly for games.)
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The buttons work as expected. By default after the software is installed (AlienFX Editor, AlienFX Controller, Command Center, Macro Editor, and Mouse CI) the scroll button works left and right. For example scrolling left and right in Excel.Open Mouse CI and CLICK the mouse (not the OK button). You can now pretty much configure all the features of the mouse including program the 9 buttons on the mouse :)Click Macro Manager (or launch it separately) and you can program your own pre-recorded macros. Then assign it to a key under Buttons, select the button, select the task Macro, select the Macro you recorded.I love it! The buttons work as expected. By default after the software is installed (AlienFX Editor, AlienFX Controller, Command Center, Macro Editor, and Mouse CI) the scroll button works left and right. For example scrolling left and right in Excel.Open Mouse CI and CLICK the mouse (not the OK button). You can now pretty much configure all the features of the mouse including program the 9 buttons on the mouse :)Click Macro Manager (or launch it separately) and you can program your own pre-recorded macros. Then assign it to a key under Buttons, select the button, select the... » Read More The buttons work as expected. By default after the software is installed (AlienFX Editor, AlienFX Controller, Command Center, Macro Editor, and Mouse CI) the scroll button works left and right. For example scrolling left and right in Excel.Open Mouse CI and CLICK the mouse (not the OK button). You can now pretty much configure all the features of the mouse including program the 9 buttons on the mouse :)Click Macro Manager (or launch it separately) and you can program your own pre-recorded macros. Then assign it to a key under Buttons, select the button, select the task Macro, select the Macro you recorded.I love it! « Show Less
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It works fine for everyday use... I just miss a more customizable setting, like button function by program, that some Microsoft mouses have. But it is a great mouse.
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The buttons can be programmed to do alot. Some basic dos commands work as well.
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Hey another solution for Mac users is to download the Steer Mouse driver from the Apple website. It's a great driver for any type of mouse. You can customize buttons by assigned keyboard shortcuts to them (eg - I programmed the back thumb button to be Command + [ for going back in browsers). You can also add profiles for different applications so that the same button will have different functions depending on what application you're running.The only problem is that the driver is shareware and they'll ask for $20 (crazy I know) at the end of 30 days or so. It's a lot of money for a driver, but it's up to you if it's worth it. I like it. Hey another solution for Mac users is to download the Steer Mouse driver from the Apple website. It's a great driver for any type of mouse. You can customize buttons by assigned keyboard shortcuts to them (eg - I programmed the back thumb button to be Command + [ for going back in browsers). You can also add profiles for different applications so that the same button will have different functions depending on what application you're running.The only problem is that the driver is shareware and they'll ask for $20 (crazy I know) at the end of 30 days or so. It's a lot of money for... » Read More Hey another solution for Mac users is to download the Steer Mouse driver from the Apple website. It's a great driver for any type of mouse. You can customize buttons by assigned keyboard shortcuts to them (eg - I programmed the back thumb button to be Command + [ for going back in browsers). You can also add profiles for different applications so that the same button will have different functions depending on what application you're running.The only problem is that the driver is shareware and they'll ask for $20 (crazy I know) at the end of 30 days or so. It's a lot of money for a driver, but it's up to you if it's worth it. I like it. « Show Less
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I have that exact setup, and you can program the g-keys individually using Logitech's gaming software across multiple Logitech peripherals. It doesn't matter if you have a G1 on the G13 and a G1 on the mouse, when you program them, they are programmed based on what device the key is physically on. So you can program G1 on the G13 to execute a macro, and G1 on the mouse to emulate a function key, for example.
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I have Windows 7 on my desktop. When I put in the USB device it searched Windows Update for a driver and installed it. The mouse seems to work fine although I haven't been able to find out how to adjust the two side buttons.
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I use it along with my mouse and some keyboard shortcuts as well in FCPX. I would have a hard time not using it now. It really speeds up the process.
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If you mean the ability to swap the functions of each button press on the mouse, yes, it's possible, but you need the Razer Synapse software. You can rest easy with this software because it was designed specifically with Razer products in mind. The software allows for many other things like DPI options. If you mean the ability to swap left and right click, then that is a feature built into Windows, so you can change it through control panel. Not entirely sure about other Operating Systems though.
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I'm on a Mac, using ControllerMate. I've been able to reprogram all the buttons. This includes the ring finger button, which I use as a shifter to modify the other buttons, but can also work as a regular macro button. With ControllerMate, it is also possible to reprogram the scroll wheel of any mouse. I am also using the center top buttons (G7 and G8). I've programmed one to toggle videos from windowed to fullscreen, and I set the other one up as an Esc key.
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I am using a multifunction gaming mouse myself, and yes you can as long as all connected computers have the software installed and you will want to be sure that all the computers have the same profiles setup so you won't have any confusion.
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No. The mouse is a 2 button mouse with a touch sensitive surface to scroll vertically and horizontally. The Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard application has some features to reprogram the button functions, but it may not work in all applications.I wouldn't recommend using the mouse for an extended period of time because it's not comfortable at all. It's a "pocket mouse". I carry a large USB mouse in my bag for when I need to do actual work.
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No, but you can get X-Mouse Button Control from download. It's free!! It's great too
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I don't think they include a program that allows you to program the side buttons. Having said that, mouse buttons 4 and 5 (the side buttons) are so common now that almost every game less than 5 years old will have the function to map those keys to hotkeys in game.
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Any button on the mouse can be remapped in the steelseries engine software. Just be sure to load the correct profile you have programmed for the software you wish to run.