Just got my MX518, need some help.

Noni · 21 Mar 2006 at 12:53

Hi there guys. Just got my MX518.

Looks great, but I have not got that wow factor yet, moved up from a generic Logitech lazer mouse.

Dumped £30 on this mouse

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Now, what I want to know is that how I do know what DPI setting my mouse is on? Right now it feels a little weird.

Thanks.

paradigm · 21 Mar 2006 at 13:36

Without the logitech software installed, if you hit the + button 3 times it will be on 1600DPI, hit the - it will go down to i think 800. Just play with the + and - buttons until it feels right.

Lanz · 21 Mar 2006 at 15:16

I dont use the software for it, like he said, u click once at startup to get 1600dpi. Then in game, like if your sniping in BF2 for example, you can just change it on the fly for those precise shots.

geiger · 21 Mar 2006 at 16:58

That variable dpi sounds good, remember you need a good mouse mat to make the most of these mice, I had to get a ratpadz before it felt worth it

Ruhbarb · 21 Mar 2006 at 18:34

I needed to upgrade from a rat pad to a steel pad with that tape stuff on the feet before it felt right.

And even then its been a couple of weeks before I got used to it and get any benefit!

Then again what I really need is a new computer to go with it.

PARUK · 21 Mar 2006 at 22:57

Is a decent pad needed even if the mouse will be used primarily for daily work (with a bit of gaming on the side)?

I've got an Intellimouse 4A that's been a disappointment since the day I got it, and I'm considering the MX518 as an alternative - but I do like the freedom to let the mouse roam over my (physical, wood-effect) desktop. Is this a no-no for the MX518, or just not the way to get the best out of it?

Lanz · 21 Mar 2006 at 23:09

No, it works fine on a desk or a crappy plastic mat, just dont use one of those horrible material ones.

PARUK · 21 Mar 2006 at 23:18

Lanz said:
No, it works fine on a desk or a crappy plastic mat, just dont use one of those horrible material ones.

That's good news. Thanks Lanz

Bap · 22 Mar 2006 at 10:46

I use a cloth mat, and the mouse is perfect. I recommend using:

No Drivers
1600dpi (if using without drivers you will need to hit the plus button above the scroll wheel)
Windows sens 3/11