Logitech Gaming Software - Help Center Logitech ® Gaming Software Help Center Activities... Want to know more? Create a new profile Getting started Assign commands to G-keys/buttons Profiles tutorials Record a multi key macro Troubleshooting Update my software Logitech Support website This Help Center provides information about Logitech gaming and audio devices. Please note that your device may not have some of the features covered in this Help Center.
Welcome Welcome Congratulations on acquiring your new Logitech ® gaming device. Logitech designs and manufactures personal interface products that enable you to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. These products form the bridge between people and computers, a link so intuitive that the digital world feels like a natural extension of your senses.
Comfort and safety Comfort and safety Here is some important comfort and safety information: Comfort guidelines. Safety. Protect your hearing. file:///E|/Help/en_US/comfort_and_safety.
Comfort guidelines Comfort guidelines This topic contains important ergonomic information. We recommend that you read this information carefully for suggestions regarding work habits and workspace arrangement, to help stay comfortable and safe. Some research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles may be associated with long periods of repetitive motion, improperly set up work space, incorrect body position and poor working habits.
Comfort guidelines Avoid placing or supporting your wrists on sharp edges or on your desktop. Make sure that your elbow is next to your side. Keep your wrist relaxed and straight - don't bend it up, down, or to either side. Practice good work habits... DO: Take frequent short breaks. Get up and walk around at least a couple of times every hour. Vary your tasks throughout the day. Do something different with your hands and arms for a while.
Safety Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. No naked (open) flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near the apparatus. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect your hearing Protect your hearing Listening Advice to Avoid Hearing Damage Listening via headphones, earbuds or headsets at a high volume may cause permanent hearing loss to occur. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. To establish a safe volume level: 1. Start your equipment with the volume control at its lowest setting. 2. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. 3.
Getting started Getting started If you want to configure your gaming device or customize its use, you should launch the Logitech ® Gaming Software. See To launch the Logitech Gaming Software for details. When launched, the Logitech Gaming Software Home page is displayed. From here, you choose the action you want to carry out by making a selection from the Device bar. See Using the Device bar. icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar while the Logitech Gaming Software is running.
To launch the Logitech Gaming Software To launch the Logitech ® Gaming Software From the Windows® 8 Start screen, locate the Logitech Gaming Software app (for example by typing and selecting the Logitech Gaming Software app), or + F, typing Logi from the Windows 7 (or previous) Start menu, choose All programs Logitech Logitech Gaming Software, or double-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (or right-click it and select Open from the pop-up menu).
Using the Device bar Using the Device bar The Device bar at the bottom of the Logitech ® Gaming Software screen offers various icons. You are not be able to see all of these icons, as they are only available for the actions supported by your gaming device. Below is the full list of icons and an explanation of each: Icon Action Launches the Logitech website. Shows your device. If you have more than one supported gaming device plugged in, the device currently selected is displayed.
Using the Device bar located. Displays the Manage Profiles To Go View, used to store certain game settings on the device so you can take it to other computers and your profiles go with it. Displays the Customize Backlight Color View (or for the G300, the Profiles View), where you can set the color scheme for your gaming device. If your device has on-board memory, you may be able to store lighting settings on the device.
Using the taskbar icon Using the taskbar icon When the Logitech ® Gaming Software is running in the background, the click the icon to carry out the following actions: Click Action Right-click Displays a pop-up menu offering the following options: icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar. You can Open: Launches the Logitech Gaming Software on the Home page. About: Displays information about the Logitech Gaming Software. Exit: Closes the Logitech Gaming Software.
Changing application settings 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 adjust are held in the following tabs (some tabs are not available for every type of device): General tab. Lets you specify a range of general application settings.
To change general settings To change general settings 1. Display the Logitech ® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Specify the settings you require, using the following table as a guide: Setting Explanation Run the program when Windows starts Check this box if you want the Logitech Gaming Software to launch automatically when you start your computer, and run in the background.
To change profile settings To change profile 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.
To change G13 mouse emulation settings 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. Click OK. Note: This feature is only available for G13 devices.
To change G930 battery settings To change G930 battery settings 1. Display the Logitech ® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the G930 Battery tab. 3. If you want a warning icon to be displayed in your computer's taskbar when your device's battery is very low, check the Battery low tray icon notification box. 4.
To change G300 settings 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. 4. Click OK. Note: This feature is only available if your device is a G300 gaming mouse. file:///E|/Help/en_US/to_change_g300_settings.
Updating my software Updating my software Logitech ® provides an Internet resource center for your device. The range and depth of information in the resource center changes over time to meet 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.
To get software updates and news To get software updates and news 1. In the Logitech ® Gaming Software, click the A pop-up menu is displayed. 2. Choose the updates or news you require from the pop-up menu: button above the Help icon on the Device bar at the bottom of the screen. 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.
Troubleshooting 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 problems with my device's USB ports. I don't hear sound from my headset. Others can't hear me when using my headset. I'm having surround sound issues with my headset.
I can't get my device to work at all 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 USB hub that does not have its own power supply. Try unplugging your device and then plugging it in again, in case of a bad connection.
My G-keys/buttons aren't working properly My G-keys/buttons aren't working properly Make sure that your computer is running Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista™ or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit or 64-bit versions). Support for your gaming device's G-keys/buttons is currently only provided with these Windows operating systems. Check that the icon is in the Windows taskbar, to make sure that the Logitech ® Gaming Software is running.
I'm having problems with my device's USB ports I'm having 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 when plugged directly into a self-powered USB hub include some video cameras, scanners, floppy disk drives, and gamepads that support rumble/vibration effects. Refer to your device's documentation to find out its power requirements.
I don't hear sound from my headset I don't hear sound from my headset Make sure that the Logitech ® Gaming Software is running. Adjust the volume to an audible level in the operating system and application audio settings. Make sure the headset (or wireless adapter, if it uses one) is fully inserted into the USB port. Check that the audio levels are set to an audible level. Plug the headset (or its wireless adapter) into another USB port.
Others can't hear me when using my headset Others can't hear me when using my headset Make sure that the Logitech ® Gaming Software is running. Press the microphone mute button on the headset and try again. Rotate the microphone boom down 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.
I'm having surround sound issues with my headset I'm having surround sound issues with my headset Check if surround sound (multi-channel audio content) is working: 1. Slide the surround sound switch on the headset to the down position toward the Dolby Headphone logo, , or use the Enable Dolby Surround option in the Logitech ® Gaming Software. 2. Play a game or watch a movie with surround sound content for a few minutes. 3. Minimize the game or movie and open the Logitech Gaming Software. 4.
Voice avatar (morphing) is unintelligible Voice avatar (morphing) is unintelligible Follow the pitch calibration instructions, in the Customize Voice Avatars View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software. Adjust the microphone gain (volume) to an audible level in the software, the operating system and the application audio settings. 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.
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Using my device Using my device Your gaming device has some special features (including keys, buttons and other features). Many are customizable (see Customizing my device). Your device has some, but not all, of the following: G-keys/buttons and M-keys. Your device's G-keys (or buttons for a mouse) are your main gaming weapon. They provide you with a powerful armory of programmable keys that you can tailor to each of your games (and other applications).
Customizing my device Customizing my device Even though your device is ready to use straight from the box, one of its great strengths is that you can customize it to suit you and your gaming... Most Logitech ® gaming devices feature programmable G-keys or buttons. The default functionality of its G-keys/buttons are specified in the default profile 'Default Profile'. If your device has M-keys, they are labeled M1, M2, and so on.
Using the G-keys Using the G-keys Note: If your device doesn't have G-keys, ignore this topic. Each G-key has a default action that is the same as the equivalent Function (F) key. For example, G1 is equivalent to F1, G2 is equivalent to F2, and so on. But the real value of the G-keys is that you can customize them to suit you and every game you play and every application you use. Each game (or application) can use a profile that is uniquely tailored to it.
Using the M-keys 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.
Using mouse buttons Using mouse buttons Note: If your device doesn't have mouse buttons, ignore this topic. Each mouse button has a default action that is the typical pre-configured action for that button. For example, pressing the right button performs a standard right-click function. However, your mouse buttons can be customized to suit you and every game you play and every application you use. Each game (or application) can use a profile that is uniquely tailored to it.
Controlling my multimedia Controlling my multimedia Note: If your device doesn't have multimedia buttons, ignore this topic. Some devices contain keys or buttons designed to enhance your multimedia experience. For example, when you want to listen to music or watch a movie you can control your multimedia with single button presses. You can select the track you require, and play and pause it. You can also change and mute the volume.
Switching my device to Gaming mode Switching my device to Gaming Note: If your device doesn't having a Gaming mode switch/button, ignore this topic. Switching to Gaming mode depends on whether your device is a keyboard or a mouse... Keyboards To switch to Gaming mode, simply move the Gaming mode switch to the right. If there are two symbols on your device, move it from (normal) to (gaming).
Connecting devices to the USB hub Connecting devices to the USB hub Note: If your keyboard doesn't have integrated USB ports, ignore this topic. Your keyboard contains an integrated USB self-powered hub containing external USB ports. This is ideal for connecting up to other devices, for two reasons: It frees up your computer's USB ports. You can connect devices to your keyboard, such as a joystick and headset, instead of using up your computer's USB ports. It's so convenient.
Using the mini-joystick Using the mini-joystick Note: If your device doesn't have a mini-joystick, ignore this topic. 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-joystick. Three buttons. Two are next to the joystick and the other is activated by pressing down on top of the mini-joystick itself.
Using my headset Using my headset Note: If your device is not a headset, please ignore this section. Your gaming headset puts you in the center of your gaming action. It features some or all of the following: Behind-the-head design that relieves pressure and keeps you comfortable for hours, and can be adjusted to suit you. See Adjusting the headband. Flexible, noise-canceling microphone cuts background noise, and rotates out of the way when you're not using it. See Microphone placement and Microphone mute.
Adjusting the headband 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 to fit different head shapes and sizes. Try each headband pad and choose the one that most comfortably fits your head.
Microphone placement 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 position. This mutes the microphone automatically. file:///E|/Help/en_US/microphone_placement.
Microphone mute Microphone mute Pressing the microphone mute button mutes the headset microphone. Pressing the microphone mute button 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: Microphone mute occurs locally on the headset.
Volume roller Volume roller Use the volume roller to adjust the headset volume up and down. Volume can also be controlled in the Logitech ® Gaming Software. file:///E|/Help/en_US/volume_roller.
Surround sound switch Surround sound switch To switch on surround sound, slide the surround sound switch 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 Logitech Gaming Software - see To adjust surround sound settings for details.
Wireless connection and status Wireless connection and status Note: If your gaming headset is corded, not wireless, please ignore this topic. Your headset is designed to work up to 40 feet (12 metres) away from the wireless adapter. Recommended wireless adapter connection Connect your headset's wireless adapter to the charging base, then connect the charging base to an available USB port on your computer. Place the charging base in an open, unobstructed area on your desk for best wireless performance.
Headset battery charging Headset battery charging Note: If your gaming headset is corded, not wireless, please ignore this topic. A full battery charge can last up to 10 hours of playtime. To recharge the internal battery, connect the charging base to the charging port on the headset and an available USB port on your computer. You can use the headset while it's charging. Charging can take up to two and a half hours if the battery is fully depleted.
Checking my device's battery charge Checking my device's battery charge Note: If your device is 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 message is displayed at the bottom of your computer screen when your device's battery power becomes low.
Profiles help Profiles help Your gaming device features G-keys/buttons that you can customize. To get the most from your device's G-keys/buttons, use the Profiles View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software. See Using the Profiles View for information. Here's a taste of what you can do when customizing G-keys/buttons: Scan your computer for installed games that Logitech has already made a profile for, and automatically assign the profiles to them. See Using profiles.
Using the Profiles View Using the Profiles View The Profiles View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to create and maintain the profiles for your games, so you can customize your G-keys/buttons to maximize your gaming. To access the Profiles View, click the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. The icon shown depends on whether the device you have selected contains G-keys or mouse buttons.
Using profiles Using profiles A profile is a set of customized assignments (keystrokes, multi key macros, shortcuts, and functions) and other settings that determine how your device's programmable G-keys or buttons behave. Each profile is usually associated with a particular application (typically a game) on your computer. When you play the game, the profile linked to it becomes active automatically, and so the G-keys/buttons defined in that profile are usable.
To create a new profile To create a new 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, click the Create new profile icon or click an empty profile. The New Profile window is displayed. 4. Type the Name that you want to give the profile (typically the game's name).
To scan for new games 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 the Scan For New Games icon. The Scan For New Games dialog box is displayed, and the software searches your computer for known games. Any it finds are highlighted. 4.
What are persistent and default profiles? What are persistent and default profiles? As well as the profiles that can be linked individually to each of your games there are two other, more general, profiles that you can choose whether or not you want to specify: The persistent profile. If specified, this is always active, overwriting any other profiles in use. Therefore, even if an application you are running has a profile linked to it, the persistent profile takes priority.
To specify a default profile To specify 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 want to make default, and select Set As Default. (To unset it, right-click on it again and select Set As Default to remove the check mark.
What is profile cycling? What is profile cycling? It's possible to associate more than one profile with a game. For example, you might want a different profile active for each character or level in a game, so that quickly switch to the most appropriate profile at all times. To associate multiple profiles with a single game, you need to set up a profile cycling hotkey (or hotkey combination). Then, when gaming, you can simply press the hotkey to switch to a different profile without leaving the game.
To import a profile 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 the Import/Export icon and select Import. For some devices with on-board profiles, when you edit profile settings, you can click the arrow next to the profile number and select Import.
To export a profile 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. arrow beneath the profile, or click the Import/Export icon, and select Export.
To test a profile To test 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, right-click the profile you want to test, and select Test Profile. The Test Profile dialog box is displayed.
To edit a profile 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 Profiles area or click its is displayed. 4. Edit the Name that you want to give the profile (typically the game's name).
To print profile details To print profile details 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 to print. 4. In the Profiles area, click the Print icon. A web browser is launched showing the profile details in a format suitable for printing. 5.
To delete a profile 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 profile to the trash can in the Profiles To Go area. Alternatively, right-click the profile or arrow, and select Delete.
Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View The Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to customize both the pointer settings that are stored on your device. Notes: This is only available for the G600. In order to access the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View make sure that On-Board Memory (not Automatic Game Detection) is selected on the Home page.
To set your on-board profile (function assignment) settings To set your on-board 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 / Function Assignment Settings View (by clicking the Customize on-board profile / function assignment settings icon on the Device bar).
To specify a persistent profile To specify 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 want to make persistent, and select Set As Persistent. (To unset it, right-click on it again and select Set As Persistent to remove the check mark.
Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons Customizable G-keys/buttons are your gateway to performance gaming. Their main purpose is for you to assign quick-access commands to them to suit the games you play. There are several categories of quick-access commands (not all are available for all devices): Category Description Keystrokes If a certain keystroke combination (such as Ctrl + B) is useful in a particular game, you can assign it to a G-key/button.
Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons "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. file:///E|/Help/en_US/assigning_commands_gkeys.
To assign a function To assign a 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 the Profiles area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a keystroke To assign a keystroke 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a hotkey command To assign a hotkey command 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a media command To assign a media command 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a mouse function To assign 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 the Profiles area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a multi key macro To assign a multi key 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a shortcut To assign a shortcut 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a text block To assign a text block 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign an audio command To assign an audio command 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a voice avatars/morphing command To assign a voice avatars/morphing command 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To assign a Ventrilo command To assign a Ventrilo command 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To delete a command 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 confirm the deletion, click Yes. Note: This process doesn't just unassign a command from a G-key/button, it completely erases it from the profile.
To edit a command To edit a command 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 area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or colored zone for the G300), is selected. 4.
To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment 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 Unassign. To return the G-key/button to its default assignment for that profile (or associated game), either right-click it in the arrow, and select Use Default.
Editing scripts Editing scripts The Logitech ® Gaming Software contains a script editor that enables advanced users to create scripts using the Lua programming language. Lua is a free programming language specifically designed for extending applications. For information on Lua, visit www.lua.org. Scripts created using Lua can be shared by the gaming community, so advanced users can not only create scripts for themselves but can export and import them.
Making G-Shift assignments Making G-Shift assignments Note: If your device does not have G-Shift functionality, ignore this topic. G-Shift functionality enables you to press and hold a button to access a full set of alternative G-key commands of your choice. The process of setting up G-Shift assignments is the same as setting up standard G-key assignments but setting the G-Shift slider to G-Shift before actually making the assignments: 1.
Recording multi key macros Recording multi key macros Put simply, a multi key macro is a series of keystrokes that you can assign to a G-key/button. To be more precise it's a series of down-up key events, recording each key-down, each key-up, and each delay (between a key-down and key up, or key-up and key-down), and can also include mouse events (button presses and wheel scrolls). So why record multi key macros? Well, many games have movements or other commands that involve a combination of keystrokes.
To record a multi key macro To record a multi key 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 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.
To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro 1. Press the M-keys on your device that you want to assign the macro to: for example M1. 2. Press MR to start recording the macro. The MR LED is lit and your device's display (if your device has an LCD) may show instructions to guide you through the recording process. 3. Press the G-key you want to assign the macro to. 4. Press the keys you want to be recorded in your macro. 5. Press MR to stop recording the macro.
To edit a multi key macro 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 macro command in the Commands area, or click its arrow, and select Edit.
Profiles tutorials Profiles tutorials The following tutorials are provided for 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 linking it with a program on your computer; in this tutorial the program is Notepad.
Tutorial 1: Create a new profile 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 bar. 2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the icon on the Device bar). 3. In the Profiles area, click the Create new profile icon. The New Profile window is displayed.
Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macro Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macro In this 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 Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 2.
Tutorial 3: Assign a command to a G-key/button and test it Tutorial 3: Assign a command to 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 display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar). 2.
Tutorial 4: Record a quick macro Tutorial 4: Record a quick macro In this tutorial you will create a brand new profile and attach it to the standard Windows® text editor program Notepad. 1. Launch the Notepad program (for example, from the Start All Programs Accessories menu). You should notice that your device's display indicates that the profile (Notepad) created in Tutorial 1 is automatically started. 2. Press the M1 key to make sure you're in mode M1. 3. Press the MR key.
LCD display help LCD display help 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 sector and, depending on the type of LCD display you have, can play movies and picture slideshows.
Using the Customize LCD Display View Using the Customize LCD Display View The Customize LCD Display View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to control the information and material that is displayed on your device's LCD display. To access the Customize LCD Display View, click the Customize LCD display icon on the Device bar, 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...
Using your LCD display Using your LCD display Details are displayed on your LCD display by means of applets. Depending on the type of LCD screen your device has, applets are available that provide: RSS feeds, for example the latest news streams. Media details. You can see details of the media currently playing on your computer. Clocks and timers. You can display an analogue clock or set a stopwatch or countdown timer.
What applets are available? What applets are available? Your gaming device uses applets to display different types of information on your LCD display. Depending on your device, some or all of the following applets are available: Applet Logitech LCD RSS Reader Explanation Can be used to monitor RSS feeds, for example to display the latest news headlines or game news. Shows details about the media (music or video) currently playing on your computer.
To choose which applet is displayed To choose which applet is displayed 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 applet you require: , : Highlight the applet you require. OK : Choose the highlighted applet.
Controlling applets on a color display Controlling applets on a color display Your LCD display buttons let you control the applet currently selected. If you have a color LCD display, the following buttons are available: Applet Logitech LCD RSS Reader Buttons , : Switch to the next or previous RSS feed, and display the first article in that feed. , : Display the previous or next article in the current feed. OK : Display the current article in a web browser.
Controlling applets on a color display MENU : Configure the movie viewer. Use these buttons to control a movie that is playing: , : Adjust the movie volume. , : Rewind and fast forward the movie. OK : Pause the movie, and then play it again. : Return 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.
Controlling applets on a mono display Controlling applets on a mono display Your LCD display buttons let you control the applet currently selected. If you have a mono LCD display, the following buttons are available: Applet Buttons Logitech LCD RSS Reader : Display the next article in the current feed. When held down for more than one second, switches to the next feed and displays the first article in that feed. : Scroll to the next page in the article. : Display the current article in a web browser.
Customizing your LCD display Customizing your LCD display Your device's integrated LCD display is pre-configured so that 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 to display. See To change your display options.
To change your display options 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 Display Options area, choose the settings you require.
To choose which applets are available 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 the Applets area, check the applets that you want to be available to use with your display.
To configure applets 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, click the arrow, , or right-click the applet you want to customize, and select Configure. A dialog box is displayed for you to configure the applet.
Applet configuration options Applet configuration options The applets that display information on your LCD display can be configured to 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 Clock Choose: The clock face style.
Applet configuration options that folder and its sub-folders. Picture viewer Specify: The folder holding the pictures shown when you display a slideshow. Whether you just want to include pictures from just the top level folder selected, or both that folder and its sub-folders. Whether the pictures are displayed in sequence or a random order. The display interval, i.e. the time each picture is displayed. The transition type between pictures, for example fade or wipe.
Pointer settings help Pointer settings help Your gaming device has settings that are adjustable to suit you and your gaming. Note: If your device does not have pointer settings, please ignore this section. Depending on the type of gaming device you have, the pointer settings you can change may include the following: DPI Sensitivity levels: You can define up to five mouse sensitivity (DPI resolution) settings to suit the games you play and the way you play them.
Using the Customize Pointer Settings View Using the Customize Pointer Settings View The Customize Pointer Settings View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to tailor the buttons on your mouse to suit you and your gaming. Note: For the G300 and G600, to store the pointer settings on your computer, make sure that Automatic Game Detection (not OnBoard Memory) is selected on the Home page.
Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View The Customize On-Board Profile Settings View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to customize both the profile settings and the mouse button settings that are stored on your device. Note: This is only available for the G300 and G600. In order to access the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View make sure that On-Board Memory (not Automatic Game Detection) is selected on the Home page.
To change your pointer settings To change your pointer 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. If available for your device, on the Home page make sure you are changing settings for those stored on your computer (Automatic Game Detection), not those stored on your mouse (On-Board Memory). 3.
To set your on-board pointer settings To set your on-board pointer 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 Profile/Pointer Settings View (by clicking either the Customize on-board profile settings icon for the G300, or clicking the Customize on-board pointer settings icon for the G600, on the Device bar).
Headset help Headset help Your headset has settings that are adjustable to suit you and your gaming. Note: If your device is not a headset, 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 you can alter the microphone input, mute settings and the sidetone (certain headsets only), and even individually fine-tune several frequency bands using a graphics equalizer.
Using the Customize Audio Experience View Using the Customize Audio Experience View The Customize Audio Experience View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to tailor settings such as bass, treble and volume to your preferences. To access the Customize Audio Experience View, click the Customize Audio Experience icon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.
To adjust audio experience levels To adjust audio experience levels 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 Audio Experience View (by clicking the Customize Audio Experience icon on the Device bar). 3. Slide the Volume slider to adjust the total listening volume of the headset. The volume roller also controls this volume level.
Advanced Equalizer Advanced Equalizer The Advanced Equalizer settings give you more power and flexibility 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.
Using the Customize Surround Sound View Using the Customize Surround Sound View The Customize Surround Sound View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software enables you to personalize the stereo and surround sound settings to suit you. To access the Customize Surround Sound View, click the Customize Surround Sound icon on the 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...
Surround sound experience Surround sound experience Surround sound puts 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 all around you. With surround sound switched on, your headset will sound best when listening to surround sound content such as DVD movies and PC games.
To adjust surround sound settings 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 icon on the Device bar). 3. Switch on surround sound.
Using the Customize Voice Avatars View Using the Customize Voice Avatars View The Customize Voice Avatars View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software contains various voice morphing features including six standard voice avatars. To access the Customize Voice Avatars View, click the Customize Voice Avatars icon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. Note: Not all headsets support voice avatars. If yours does not, please ignore this topic.
To optimize voice avatars for your voice To optimize voice avatars for your voice Using voice avatars (also known as morphing) simultaneously alters the pitch and timbre of your voice to make you sound like a completely different person. There are six pre-loaded voices to choose from: Cyborg Troll Giant Alien Mutant Space Squirrel More voice avatars can be bought by clicking the Purchase additional voices... button in the Customize Voice Avatars View. Note: Not all headsets support voice avatars.
Voice preview Voice preview Checking the Voice preview 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 way to check your microphone gain (volume) level.
Profiles To Go help Profiles To Go 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 commands they contain go with you. And when you connect your device to another computer, you can transfer profiles between your device and that computer if you want to.
Using the Manage Profiles To Go View Using the Manage Profiles To Go View The Manage Profiles To Go View in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features for you to maintain the profiles stored on the on-board memory on your device, including transferring profiles between your computer and your device. To access the Manage Profiles To Go View, click the Manage Profiles To Go icon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.
To manage your Profiles To Go To manage your Profiles To Go 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 Manage Profiles To Go View (by clicking the Manage Profiles To Go icon on the Device bar).
Backlight color help Backlight color help Your gaming device features backlight colors and some devices offer lighting effects. Note: If your device does not support backlight colors, please ignore this section. Depending on the type of gaming device you have, you can choose a color scheme that determines its backlighting or lighting effects, such as its: G-keys. LCD display. Other keys and buttons. Color cycling or pulsing.
To change your backlight colors and lighting effects To change your backlight colors and lighting effects 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 Backlight Color View (by clicking the Customize backlight color icon on the Device bar). For some devices, this is called the Lighting View. 3.
Using the Customize Backlight Color View Using the Customize Backlight Color View The Customize Backlight Color View (or Lighting View on some devices) in the Logitech ® Gaming Software offers features to set the color scheme for your gaming device. To access the Customize Backlight Color View, click the Customize backlight color icon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.
To change device-specific settings To change device-specific settings 1. Display the Logitech ® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the tab of the device you want to change. 3. Change the settings to suit you. Note: There is only a device-specific tab for some devices. Use the following table as a guide. Not all settings are available for all devices. 4.
To change G600 settings 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. 4. Either check the Angle Snapping - Enable check box to switch on mouse cursor smoothing, or uncheck it to switch it off to give you ultimate mouse control. 5.
To change notifications settings To change notifications settings 1. Display the Logitech ® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the Device bar). 2. Click the Notifications tab. 3. Specify the notifications settings you require, using the following table as a guide: 4. Setting Explanation Show low battery notifications on the GamePanel display Only available for a device with a battery and an LCD display.
