Razer Imperator Use and care manual

MASTER GUIDE
CONTENTS
1. Package Contents / System Requirements
2. Key Features - PC
3. Installation / Registration / Technical Support
4. Configuring Your Razer Imperator - PC
5. Using Your Razer Imperator - PC
6. Safety and Maintenance
7. Legalese
8. FCC Declaration Of Conformance / WEEE Information
Congratulations on purchasing the Razer Imperator™, which inherits the same death-dealing edge as the
revolutionary Razer Mamba™ and the Razer Orochi™. The Razer Imperator’s right-handed ergonomic
form factor stems from extensive ergonomic studies conducted with professional gamers. Gamers can now
position the adjustable side buttons for optimum reach to suit their palm size and gaming grip, giving them
faster reaction time when activating mission critical keys. The comfort and better fit for gaming combined
empowers you to take on foes and fatigue alike – for longer gaming sessions without strain.
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS
•Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse
•Certificate of Authenticity
•Quick Start Guide
•Master Guide – PC
•Master Guide – Mac
SYSTEM & HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
•PC/Mac with USB port
•Windows XP/x64/Vista/Vista64 or Mac OS X (v10.4 and above)
•Internet connection (for driver installation)
•35MB of free hard disk space

2. KEY FEATURES - PC
A Mouse Button 1 – Click
B Mouse Button 2 – Menu
C Mouse Button 3 – Scroll Wheel and Button
D Mouse Button 6 – Sensitivity Stage Up
E Mouse Button 7 – Sensitivity Stage Down
F Mouse Button 5 – Forward
G Mouse Button 4 – Backward
H 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms Response Time
I 16-Bit Ultra-Wide Data Path
J Ultraslick™ Teflon® Feet
K Razer Synapse™ On-board Memory
L Profile Button
M Razer Precision™ 3.5G Laser Sensor
N Side Button Selector Switch

ADJUSTABLE SIDE BUTTONS
Designed after extensive ergonomic studies with professional gamers, the Razer Imperator provides
improved ergonomics by allowing the customized positioning of the side buttons.
For maximum reach of the side buttons to suit various palm size and grip styles, the adjustable side buttons
can be positioned by:
1. Pressing and holding the side button selector switch on the bottom of your Razer Imperator.
2. Move the side button selector switch along the slider to adjust the position of the side buttons.
3. Release the side button selector switch to lock the side buttons at the new position.
3. INSTALLATION / REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Windows® XP / x64 / Vista / Vista64 Installation Instructions
1. Plug your Razer Imperator into the USB port of your computer.
2. Download the Driver Installer from http://www.razersupport.com/.

3. Run the installer.
4. Choose setup language. Click OK to proceed.
5. The Razer Imperator setup screen appears. Click NEXT to proceed.
6. Read the license agreement. If you agree to all the terms, select “I accept the terms in the license
agreement”. Click NEXT to proceed.
7. Enter your User Name and Organization. Click NEXT to proceed.
8. Choose your installation setup. Click NEXT to proceed.
9. If everything is correct. Click INSTALL to begin installation.
10. At the end of the installation, click FINISH to complete the installation.
11. Follow the instructions onscreen to restart your computer. Click YES.
Registering your Razer Imperator
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration/ for online product registration.
What you’ll get:
•2 years limited manufacturer’s warranty
•Free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.
4. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR
RAZER SYNAPSE™ ONBOARD FUNCTIONS
All settings will be saved on the profile selected and will apply on another computer even without the Razer
Configurator installed. (Note: On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ requires the Razer Imperator driver to be installed)
ASSIGN BUTTONS TAB
In the Assign Buttons tab, you can assign various functions to each of the buttons based on your own
preferences.
The following functions are possible:
Click:
Perform a left mouse click.
Menu:
Open a context-sensitive menu.
Universal Scrolling:
Click once on the assigned button to activate
universal scrolling. Drag your Razer Imperator to
scroll in the direction of the mouse movement.
Double Click:
Perform a double click with the assigned button.

Macro:
If the button function or key is not listed, or if
you would like to assign a macro to a button,
select “Macro”from the dropdown menu. In
addition, all saved macros will be shown on a
sub dropdown menu for quick selection when
you mouse over the “Macro” option.
Sensitivity Stage Up:
Switch the current sensitivity stage to the next
stage.
Sensitivity Stage Down:
Switch the current sensitivity stage to the
previous stage.
Profile Settings:
Switch to a profile on the fly and immediately
load all your pre-configured mouse settings.
When you select “Profile Settings” from the
dropdown menu, a sub-menu will appear that
allows you to choose your desired profile.
Forward:
Assign a “Forward” command in Windows
Explorer / Internet Explorer.
Backward:
Assign a “Back” command in Windows Explorer
/ Internet Explorer.
On-The-Fly Sensitivity:
Enable change of sensitivity settings on the fly
without the need to enter the configuration
menu.
Single Key:
Activate a key on your keyboard.
Scroll Up:
Scroll up the page you are currently viewing.
Scroll Down:

Scroll down the page you are currently viewing.
Button Off:
Disable any function on the assigned button.
ADJUST PERFORMANCE TAB
1. Current Sensitivity
Sensitivity is how much your cursor moves
on the screen in relation to your physical
movement of the mouse. A higher sensitivity
value would translate to less physical
movement of the mouse, and vice versa.
In the ADJUST PERFORMANCE tab, the
current sensitivity of your Razer Imperator is
indicated in dots per inch (DPI) and can be
easily adjusted by moving the arrow along
the slider in steps of 100DPI and up to
5600DPI.
To set a different sensitivity level in the X
and Y axis, you can select the “Enable
independent X-Y sensitivity” option and
move the individual X and Y arrows along
the slider.
To display the On-The-Fly Sensitivity indicator onscreen whenever you make changes on the fly, select the
“Enable On-The-Fly sensitivity on-screen display” option.
2. Acceleration
Acceleration is an internal filter of the driver,
and is primarily a legacy option for low dpi
mice users. With acceleration enabled, the
faster you swipe the mouse, additional
movement is added. Windows XP has
acceleration turned on by default as a
convenience for users assuming that
everyone will have 400dpi mice, but this will
likely be a hindrance to most gamers and
precision users who require greater accuracy.
The ‘acceleration off’ option (default) turns
off internal acceleration only and does not
affect Windows XP acceleration, which can
be turned off via the Control Panel, Mouse,
Pointer Options, and unselecting ‘Enhance
Pointer Precision’. You can activate
acceleration by checking the “Enable

Acceleration” box and moving the arrow along the slider.
3. Polling Rate
The polling rate determines the time intervals that the PC retrieves data from your mouse. A higher value
would mean shorter intervals and therefore less latency. You can switch between 125Hz (8ms), 500Hz
(2ms) and 1000Hz (1ms) by clicking on the individual polling rate buttons.
MANAGE PROFILES TAB
A profile allows you to store your various
mouse settings such as sensitivity, button
assignments and macros as a single group
for your convenience. In addition, you can
also set your Razer Imperator to change
profiles once a particular program is
launched.
In the Manage Profiles tab, you can create
and activate customized profiles based on
the application you have launched.
a. Profile: Indicates the profile number
b. Profile Name: Double-click this field
to enter a profile name of your
choice.
c. Application: Right-click on this field
and select “Assign Application” to
open up directory browsing. Select
the executable file of the program
you want the profile to be tied to.
d. Auto Switch: Check the box to enable automatic profile switching when the chosen application is
launched.
With your Razer Imperator, you can create
and save five profiles using Razer Synapse. In
addition, you can save as many profiles are
you like on your computer and import it back
to your Razer Imperator. However at any one
time, only five profiles can be stored on your
Razer Imperator.
Right-clicking on any profile allows you to
quickly access a list of extra commands.

MANAGE MACROS TAB
A macro is a sequence of keystrokes executed
in a particular order and timing. It allows you to
execute a chain of commands, with the press of
just one button for faster response in your
games. Macros can be up to eight characters in
length, and other tasks such as media functions
can be assigned.
In the Manage Macros tab, you can record as
many macros as you want on your computer.
LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE
Lighting
Turn on/off the scroll button and Razer logo
lights on the Razer Imperator
Maintenance
Update the Razer driver and firmware
software by clicking on the “Check for
Updates”button. This will connect you to
www.razersupport.com for the latest
driver/firmware downloads.

4. USING YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR
SETTING SENSITIVITY STAGES
A sensitivity stage is a preset sensitivity value you can swap to on-the-fly. This means you can change
between multiple pre-defined sensitivities instantly by toggling between sensitivity stages.
To preset a sensitivity stage:
1. Load the Razer Configurator and
click on the “Adjust
Performance”tab.
2. Click on the “Sensitivity Stage”
button. A Sensitivity Stage
Settings pop up box will appear.
3. Select the number of sensitivity
stages needed.
4. Click on the stage you would like
to preset and adjust using the
arrow on the slider below.
5. Click “Apply” when done. To
switch between different
sensitivity stages, simply assign
the Sensitivity Stage Up and
Sensitivity Stage Down functions
to the desired buttons.
CREATING MACROS
A. Load the Razer Configurator and click on
the “Manage Macros” tab.
B. Click “Record” to start creating a macro.
C. Type in the desired sequence of keystrokes,
then click “Stop” to end the recording.
D. Right-click on the recorded keystroke to
access more options.
E. You can also insert additional commands by
clicking on the “Advanced” button.
F. Click “Apply” when done.
SWITCHING PROFILES
You can switch between profiles in three ways:
a. By selecting the active profile in the Razer
Imperator driver software.
b. By assigning the function to a button via the
Razer Configurator in the main window.

c. By using the Profile button located at the
bottom of the mouse. Pressing the
Profile button will cycle through the
stored profiles in the Razer Imperator.
Example 1: Selecting Profile 5 to be activated
upon loading of Program A
1. Open up the Razer Imperator Driver
Control.
2. Click on the “Manage Profiles” tab.
3. Select Profile 5.
4. Under Profile Name, double-click the
field to enter name for the profile.
5. Under Application, double-click to open
up the directory browser to locate the
executable file for Program A.
6. Check the auto-switching option for
Profile 5 to activate auto-switching.
7. Click OK.
When the active profile is switched, the Razer
Imperator will flash the corresponding number of
times – For example, if Profile 3 is activated, the mouse will flash three times to indicate the profile you
have selected.
ON-THE-FLY SENSITIVITY
On-The-Fly Sensitivity is a feature that allows you to fine-tune
your sensitivity settings even in the midst of gameplay. If On-
The-Fly Sensitivity has been assigned to a button, pressing that
assigned button and moving the scroll wheel will produce a bar
at the lower right-hand corner of your screen. While this feature
allows you to dynamically adjust your sensitivity settings, it is
accessible only if the driver is installed.