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    Razer logo on Abyssus mouse doesn't glow

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by pigloot, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. pigloot

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    Hey

    I recently bought a Razer Abyssus mouse, and so far I'm pretty happy with it. I just have one problem, the logo at the butt of the mouse does not glow like it should. There is no option in the razer software to turn it on/off. I can't say I particularly want it on, however since it doesn't come on does that mean my mouse is faulty? Or does anyone know how I might go about turning it on.

    Thanks.
     
    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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    look to see if there is an updates.
     
    DboogieC, Nov 30, 2010
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  3. pigloot

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    i downloaded the latest software/drivers from their site
     
    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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    Mastershroom wat

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    I don't think the Abyssus logo is supposed to glow. Some of the newer Razer mice don't have a glowing logo. My Mamba does not, for example.

    Do you have the option to enable/disable the scroll wheel glow?
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 30, 2010
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  5. pigloot

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    Yea it definitely glows Razer Abyssus Review Blog | lesterchan.net

    The scroll wheel does not however, so there isn't an option for that. This is the first razer mouse I've owned so I can't say I'm familiar with them
     
    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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    yea it should, does razer sell one that doesn't ?
     
    DboogieC, Nov 30, 2010
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  7. pigloot

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    I know there are 2 versions of the Abyssus: the 'original' (the one I have) and a special edition mirror edition, but as far as I'm aware they both light up, which is why I'm wondering if I have a faulty mouse.
     
    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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    Did you buy is at a retail store or from razer? either take it back, or call razer.
     
    DboogieC, Nov 30, 2010
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    I bought it through Amazon UK
     
    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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    hmmmm im not sure how amazon works ?
     
    DboogieC, Nov 30, 2010
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    Is it possible it's because I have other mouse drivers installed?
     
    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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  12. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Post a screenshot of your Razer software, maybe you're missing something.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 30, 2010
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    that could be ??
     
    DboogieC, Nov 30, 2010
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    Check that you have the latest version of driver/software and firmware running.

    If not, i suggest you contact Razer support. They are probably still updating their drivers and software to allow those settings.

    The light should glow, and you should be able to turn it off. On a lachesis theres an option to turn off the scroll button and snake logo lights.
     
    flipfire, Nov 30, 2010
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    pigloot, Nov 30, 2010
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    DboogieC, Nov 30, 2010
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    Ok so I downloaded the driver 'Razer Abyssus 1800DPI' - in the software there is a lighting tab but everytime I open it it says no device connected and closes :/
     
    pigloot, Dec 1, 2010
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    If you bought the mouse from Amazon, return it and ask for a replacement. They have an excellent return policy.
     
    kent1146, Dec 1, 2010
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    I think I will if the email I sent to razer support doesnt resolve the issue.

    Thanks everyone.
     
    pigloot, Dec 1, 2010
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    do you own the 1800DPI ?
     
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    Mastershroom wat

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    Isn't the Abyssus a 3,500 DPI mouse? :/
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 1, 2010
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    i think the older one was 1800
     
    DboogieC, Dec 1, 2010
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  23. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The Abyssus is a relatively new model; both the normal and Mirror editions are 3,500 DPI. It's the DeathAdder that used to be 1,800 DPI.
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 1, 2010
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    Ya the abyssus goes from 450-1800-3500dpi, but I don't think they sell a specific 1800dpi version which is why I thought maybe that driver would work with mine..
     
    pigloot, Dec 1, 2010
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    oh i just assumed that there might had been an earlier model that was 1800DPI
     
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    It's possible. That driver/software is actually the latest out of all the abyssus releases
     
    pigloot, Dec 1, 2010
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    i posted a driver v1.1 it looks like you had v2.2 (?_) did you try to use the older one ?
     
    DboogieC, Dec 1, 2010
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    Yea I did, still no good :(
     
    pigloot, Dec 1, 2010
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