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    Razer mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by BHD, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. BHD

    BHD Notebook Deity

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    i own razer deathadder and diamondback. for some reason, when my mouse is idle, the pointer on screen moves around slowly by itself. this happens on both the deathadder and the diamondback. anyone know why this happens? thanks.
     
    BHD, Jul 10, 2008
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  2. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    What do you have the sensitivity set at? I've heard that the mouse's sensor can even get moved by sound waves if the mouse it set to a high sensitivity. It could be a driver problem. Try downloading the latest software and firmware updates for both.
     
    MICHAELSD01, Jul 10, 2008
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  3. BHD

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    i have it at max 10. it's just odd this only happens w/ razer mouse. going to try update drivers.
     
    BHD, Jul 11, 2008
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  4. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    Look at the mouse pad, my mouse pad was wacky and it used to cause the mouse pointer to move [it confused the optical sensors] even when I wasn't touching the mouse.
     
    mujtaba, Jul 11, 2008
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    Not uncommon for me :D but I've solved this by using a mousepad.
    But if it's a laser mouse.. it's quite bad since weren't they praised for their accuracy on any surface?
     
    lunateck, Jul 11, 2008
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  6. flipfire

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    Change mouse pad/surface and clean the Lasers lens
     
    flipfire, Jul 11, 2008
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    Meemat Notebook Evangelist

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    DeathAdder and Diamondback are optical, not laser, it's probably the mouspad.
     
    Meemat, Jul 11, 2008
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  8. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Deathadder is laser (3G Infrared)
     
    flipfire, Jul 12, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Deathadder is NOT Laser ... 3G infrared is not Laser... its a newer version of Optical sensors which works on more surfaces without skipping.
     
    Nocturnal310, Jul 12, 2008
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    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    This problem is not unique to Razer. I had the same problem with a Logitech MX 518.
     
    Crimson Roses, Jul 12, 2008
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  11. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Even says it on the packaging. I must sue Razer for false advertising then.

    EDIT: Nvm i was looking at the Lachesis box not deathadder. It still uses 3G (3rd generation) though.. word.
     
    flipfire, Jul 12, 2008
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  12. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well Sueing Razer will fetch u lot of money.
     
    Nocturnal310, Jul 12, 2008
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  13. Alston251

    Alston251 Notebook Consultant

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    LOL........
     
    Alston251, Jul 13, 2008
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