Razer Imperator User manual

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The new Razer Imperator is outfitted with an ultra-precise 4G Dual Sensor System, that
makes use of both a laser and an optical sensor to enhance tracking precision by
calibrating to different surfaces and allowing adjustment of liftoff tracking distance.
Add to that an improved rubberized side grip to provide maximum comfort and
control, ensuring you're geared to win all the time.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................ 2
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................... 2
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................... 3
4. DEVICE LAYOUT.................................................................................................. 4
5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR ............................................................... 5
6. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR ............................................................... 6
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR ........................................................... 7
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 27
9. LEGALESE ......................................................................................................... 30

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse
Quick Start Guide
Master Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC / Mac with USB Port
Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows XP (32-bit) / Mac OS X
(10.6-10.8)
Internet connection
100MB of free hard disk space
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
What you’ll get:
2 years limited manufacturer’s warranty.
Free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6400dpi 4G Dual Sensor System
Rubberized contoured thumb grip for added control
Ergonomic right-handed design
Adjustable side buttons
Up to 200 inches per second / 50g acceleration
Seven independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
Zero-acoustic Ultraslick mouse feet
Approximate Size:
Length: 123 mm / 4.85”
Width: 71 mm / 2.76”
Height: 42 mm / 1.69”

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4. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. Left Mouse Button
B. Right Mouse Button
C. Scroll Wheel
D. Sensitivity Stage Up
E. Sensitivity Stage Down
F. Mouse Button 5
G. Mouse Button 4
H. Ultraslick Mouse Feet
I. 4G Dual Sensor System
J. Side Button Selector Switch

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5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR
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.

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6. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR
Note: You may skip Steps 2-4 if you already have Razer Synapse 2.0 installed and an existing account.
Step 1: Plug the Razer Imperator into the USB port of your computer.
Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razerzone.com/synapse2.
Step 3: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 4: Register for a Razer Synapse 2.0 account and confirm your new account.
Step 5: Open Razer Synapse 2.0 and login to your account.
Step 6: Wait until the software automatically downloads and installs.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER IMPERATOR
Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse 2.0. These features are also
subject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System.
MOUSE TAB
The Mouse Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse 2.0. This tab
allows you to customize your device’s profiles, button assignments, performance and
lighting.

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PROFILE
A Profile is a convenient way of organizing all your custom settings and you can have an
infinite number of profiles at your disposal. Any changes made within each tab are
automatically saved to the current profile and stored into the cloud servers.
You can create a new profile by clicking the button or delete the current
profile by clicking the button. The button allows you to Copy, Import,
and Export profiles.
Your current profile by default is named “Profile” however; you can rename it by typing
on the text field below PROFILE NAME.
Each profile can be set to automatically activate when you run a program or application
through the use of the LINK PROGRAM option.

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CUSTOMIZE TAB
The Customize Tab is where you can modify the basic functionalities of your device
such as button assignments to suit your gaming needs. The changes made in this tab
are automatically saved to your current profile.
Top View
The Top View is where you can customize the 5 basic mouse buttons and the mouse
wheel.

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Side View
The side view allows you to customize the side buttons of your mouse.

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BUTTON ASSIGNMENT MENU
Initially, each of the mouse buttons is set to DEFAULT. However, you may change the
function of these buttons by clicking the desired button to access the BUTTON
ASSIGNMENT Menu.
Listed below are the customization options and their descriptions.
Default
This option enables you to return the key to its original function. To choose the
DEFAULT, simply select it from the BUTTON ASSIGNMENT Menu.
Keyboard Function
This option enables you to change the mouse buttons into keyboard functions. To
choose a keyboard function, select KEYBOARD FUNCTION from the BUTTON
ASSIGNMENT Menu and enter the Key you wish to use on the given field below. You
may also include modifier keys such as Ctrl, Shift, Alt or any of these combinations.

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Mouse Function
This option allows you to change the mouse buttons into other mouse functions. To
choose a mouse function, select MOUSE FUNCTION from the BUTTON ASSIGNMENT
Menu and an ASSIGN BUTTON submenu will appear.
Listed below are the functions which you can choose from the Assign Button submenu:
Left Click - Performs a left mouse click using the assigned button.
Right Click - Performs a right mouse click using the assigned button.
Scroll Click - Activates the universal scrolling function.
Double Click - Performs a double left click using the assigned button.
Mouse Button 4 - Performs a “Backward” command for most internet browsers.
Mouse Button 5 - Performs a “Forward” command for most internet browsers.
Scroll Up - Performs a “Scroll Up” command using the assigned button.
Scroll Down - Performs a “Scroll Down” command using the assigned button.

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Sensitivity
Sensitivity refers to how fast the mouse pointer can travel across the screen. When you
select the Sensitivity function from the BUTTON ASSIGNMENT Menu, a sub-menu will
appear which gives you access to the following options:
Sensitivity Clutch - Change to a predefined sensitivity as long as the
designated button is pressed. Releasing the button
will return it to the previous sensitivity.
Sensitivity Stage Up - Increase the current sensitivity by one stage. See
the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.
Sensitivity Stage Down - Decrease the current sensitivity by one stage. See
the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.
On-The-Fly Sensitivity - Readily adjust the current sensitivity using the
assigned button. If On‐The‐Fly Sensitivity has been
set, pressing the designated button and moving the
scroll wheel will produce a bar on your screen which
would indicate your current sensitivity level.
Cycle Up Sensitivity Stages - Increase the current sensitivity stage by one and
once it reaches the highest sensitivity stage, it will
return to stage 1 when the button is pressed again.
See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.
Cycle Down Sensitivity Stages - Decrease the current sensitivity stage by one and
once it reaches stage 1, it will return to the highest
sensitivity stage when the button is pressed again.
See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.

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Inter-device
Inter-device allows you to change the functionality of other Razer Synapse 2.0-enabled
devices. Some of these functionalities are device-specific such as using your Razer
gaming keyboard to change the Sensitivity Stage of your Razer gaming mouse. When
you select Inter-device from the Button Assignment Menu, a sub-menu will appear.
DEVICE TO LINK allows you to choose which currently connected Razer device can be
linked while FUNCTION allows you to choose which functionality you want to use for
the linked device.
Macro
A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed
with precise timing. By assigning a Macro to a button, you can execute complex
combinations with ease. The ASSIGN MACRO allows you to choose which recorded
Macro to use while the PLAYBACK OPTION enables you to choose the behavior of the
Macro. See the MACROS TAB to learn more about creating Macro commands.
Switch Profile
The Switch Profile enables you to change profiles on the fly and immediately load all
your pre-configured settings. When you select Switch Profile from the BUTTON
ASSIGNMENT Menu, a sub-menu will appear that will allow you to choose which profile
to use. An on-screen display will automatically appear whenever you switch profiles.
Launch Program
The Launch Program allows you to run a program using the assigned button. When you
select Launch Program from the BUTTON ASSIGNMENT Menu, a button will appear
which allows you to search for the specific program you want to use.

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Multimedia Function
This option allows you to bind multimedia playback controls to your device. After
selecting Multimedia Function, a submenu will appear. Listed below are the multimedia
playback controls you can choose from the submenu:
Volume Down - Decreases the audio output.
Volume Up - Increases the audio output.
Mute Volume - Mutes the audio.
Mic Volume Up - Increases the microphone volume.
Mic Volume Down - Decreases the microphone volume.
Mute Mic - Mutes the microphone.
Mute All - Mute both microphone and audio output.
Play / Pause - Play, pause, or resume playback of the current media.
Previous Track - Play the previous track.
Next Track - Play the next track.
Disable
This option renders the assigned button unusable. Use Disable when you have no need
for a button or if a particular button interferes with your gaming.

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PERFORMANCE TAB
The Performance Tab allows you to enhance the speed and precision of your mouse
pointer. Similar to the Customize Tab, the changes made here are automatically saved
to your current profile.
Listed below are the performance options and their descriptions.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity pertains to how much effort is needed to move the mouse pointer in any
direction. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive the mouse will be.
(Recommended setting: 1600 –1800)
Enable X-Y Sensitivity
By default, the X-axis (horizontal) and Y-axis (vertical) use the same sensitivity values.
However, you may set different sensitivity values to each of the axes by selecting the
ENABLE X-Y SENSITIVITY option.

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Configure Sensitivity Stages
A sensitivity stage is a preset sensitivity value. You can create up to 5 different
sensitivity stages which you can cycle through using the sensitivity stage up/down
buttons. You may use the ENABLE X-Y SENSITIVITY concurrently with this option. Note
that whenever you configure a sensitivity stage, your current sensitivity will match that
setting.
Acceleration
Acceleration increases the cursor’s movement speed depending on how quickly you
move the mouse. The higher the value, the faster the mouse accelerates.
(Recommended settings: Windows 0, Mac 5)
Polling Rate
The higher the polling rate, the more often the computer receives information about
the status of your mouse, thus increasing the mouse pointer’s reaction time. You can
switch between 125Hz (8ms), 500Hz (2ms) and 1000Hz (1ms) by selecting your desired
polling rate on the dropdown menu. (Recommended setting: 500Hz –1000Hz)

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LIGHTING TAB
The Lighting Tab allows you to configure the LEDs of your Razer Imperator. Simply
toggle the ON or OFF options to enable or disable the Scroll Wheel and Logo lighting.
Similar to the previous tabs, the changes made here are also automatically saved to
your current profile.

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CALIBRATION TAB
The Calibration Tab allows you to optimize your Razer Precision Sensor to any mousing
surface for better tracking. To use this feature, you must select the ON option under
SURFACE CALIBRATION.
Note: This feature requires an evenly textured and single-colored surface or mouse mat.
The LIFTOFF RANGE allows you to set the distance in which the sensor stops tracking as
it is being lifted away from its mousing surface.