User Manual

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Rival Configuration Window
Rival’s configuration window includes widgets for customizing mouse sensitivity,
mouse/computer communication, and auto-correction for horizontal and vertical paths.
Widgets
Sensitivity (CPI 1 & 2)
Rival has two sensitivity widgets so that you can switch between mouse sensitivities using
the CPI toggle (Button 6 by default) in order to perform specialized tasks. Mouse sensitivity
is measured in CPI (counts per inch), which refers to how far the cursor on the screen
moves relative to the distance the mouse moves. Higher CPIs represent higher sensitivity.
Polling Rate
Polling rate refers to how often your mouse and computer communicate. Typically you
want to set the polling rate as high as possible, but if your computer is particularly slow
decreasing your polling rate may alleviate some of the strain on your computer.
Acceleration/Deceleration
By analyzing your hand movement speed SteelSeries Engine 3 can determine if you want
your cursor to fly across the screen or move with great precision. When hand movement is
especially fast, acceleration kicks in and multiplies the CPI of your Sensitivity setting by the
factor set in your Acceleration widget. This makes your cursor move faster relative to your
hand movement. The opposite happens when your hand movement is particularly slow.