What are the buttons on the side of the mouse for and how do I program them? I would read the instructions... but I don't speak japaneese
935517
The buttons on the side are forward and back buttons. They can't be programmed.
935518
Those buttons are used to navigate forwards and backwards (on webpages, windows explorer, etc.). I'm not sure about programming them, worked for me once the dongle was plugged in and never felt the need to dive deeper into that.
935519
I don't remember where I got the driver but I downloaded a zip file. With it there is a button for it on the bottom right row of buttons. Clicking on it brings up a window with a picture of the mouse with each of the mouse's buttons identified. You can program the buttons for any of the functions that are supported or you can disable buttons.
169634
There is no known software for this mouse. No CD came in the box. If you research it a lot you may find one in Chinese, since this originated from China somewhere (As per reviews I looked up before purchasing) works perfectly fine on Windows 7 64 bit.
1548271
Yes, you are able to set the programmable buttons to whatever key on your keyboard. If you get the mouse, just go into the driver program that comes with the mouse, and you'll see the list of all the buttons on the mouse ordered 1-7. Just click one and choose the option "single key". Then just press the key you want binded, and that's it. Sorry if that was really on-going. I just wanted to be descriptive.
1615556
The red button can be programmed. It is like all the other buttons on the mouse, just red(maybe it is a common fire button spot)
1558959
There should be software that came with the mouse. When installed it should be in the control panel. Click on the mouse icon and a menu of choices appears. Under Buttons click the drop down menu for the button you want to magnify and there is a long list of options. The button on the side is listed as Magnify as a default but you can change any button to do what you want. Hope this is clear enough. Regards
169636
Didnt recieve any software with the mouse and could not locate any. Now, having said that, its fairly easy to set the function for each of the buttons. Simply press the key on the keyboard you want a button to use while holding down the button on the mouse.....wait a minute...I think its the other way round...hold down the keyboard then select the mouse button...hmmm.....cant remember now for sure...<laugh> Doesnt matter, just try either way and whichever one will work.
1084119
Of course! I know the whole "japan import" throws people off but yeah, it's like setting up a brand new Vita. The only difference in the vita is the "O" is used for Enter. Meaning that normal when you wanna press X for yes It's O instead if that makes sense? Hope I'm so what of a help
501763
I have been using that mouse for a while and I'm actually using now. Had the same issues when I first got it too because I didn't understand it that much. 1. Check battery power levels, your batteries might be about to die. 2. No cheap batteries: I use rechargeable Sanyo Eneloop AAA's with a Lacrosse battery charger so I never have to buy batteries. I know the light is supposed to tell you to change but it sometimes doesn't for me but that's ok for me. 3. Always turn off the off switch under the mouse before shutting down your desktop or if you use a laptop like me, always turn off the switch before closing the laptop. 4. If those don't work, go to your PC settings to disconnect the mouse's sync to your machine completely then re-sync it again. 5. LAST RESORT: If those don't work, you need your money back. lol
1031273
You can set macros, however that's a very unreliable way of doing it since anyone could press the button. The side keys are meant to be used as a number pad or action buttons in video games such as what this mouse is designed for.
740926
The top left button is not able to be programmed but the other two can be programmed to do whatever you want(Assuming the mouse actually works for you).
2068064
No, not true. Japan version is the same as US version. Except the Japan version's x and o buttons serves different purpose.
715560
You use the Fn key. There is s function on the top right on one of the F keys you press along with holding down the Fn key.
517335
Truth be told I only use it as a normal mouse - however you can try using a free software called X-Mouse Button Control and it should help ya
745902
They're set to 1-0, -, and =. the g-shift key makes them act as ctrl+those same buttons. The mouse's on board memory also allows these buttons to be changed via the software on one system, but the mouse itself will remember the changes so that you may plug and play on another system with your changed button layout.
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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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See that silver button around where your thumb is? You shift it left or right for lower or higher. And press it for a whole different profile. I don't use this mouse anymore because no finger support. And that's important since I Minecraft Pvp.
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I'm also having a problem with this. Been using a week. Been fairly happy with this mouse. UNTIL... I went to play a game. Cannot play this game with this mouse. There is a single click-button on the bottom of the mouse that controls left/right click. Mouse knows which side of mouse your pressing when the button is clicked. When you then press on the other side of mouse, the press is not detected since the button is already depressed. Too bad. Must return the mouse. FAIL!