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The Sniper function can be used whenever you need more control over the mouse. At
higher DPI settings, even small movements of the mouse can result in large movements of
the cursor on-screen. By lowering the DPI, the cursor is easier to control. This can be very
useful when using long-range weapons in first-person shooters, or even when editing a pixel
mask in Photoshop. Any time you need more control over the cursor, try using the Sniper
button.
Angle Snapping
As a mouse tracks over a surface, many points are sampled by the sensor, but never in a
perfectly straight line. Angle snapping allows the mouse to predict the direction you are
moving the mouse and average the samples to create a single, smooth line. This allows you
to draw straight lines in applications like Photoshop or Powerpoint, but can interfere with
aiming in high-precision games.
By default, Angle Snapping is ON for the Vengeance M60 gaming mouse. To disable Angle
Snapping for the current profile, simply click on the checkbox. Click it again to turn it back
on. Because the setting for Angle Snapping is specific to a profile, you can easily create a
profile for applications, like Photoshop, that work better with it enabled, and leave it turned
off for your gaming profiles.
Report Rate Setting
The report rate determines how often the mouse sends data to the system. The default USB
reporting rate is 8ms, or 125 reports per second. In its factory configuration, the Vengeance
M60 gaming mouse is set to use a 1ms report rate, which means it sends data 1000 times
per second.
The higher the report rate, the higher the burden on the CPU but a 1ms report rate generally
isn't a problem for modern CPU. However, if your system seems to slow down when using
the mouse, you can adjust the reporting rate to reduce the load.
To change the report rate, simply click on the button corresponding to the setting you wish
to use.
Surface Quality
The kind of surface you use for your mouse can have a dramatic impact on the performance
of the mouse. The Avago sensor found in the Vengeance M60 works best on a smooth, dark
surface that is free of dust, dirt and oils. However, the sensor is capable of functioning on a
wide variety of surfaces.
Click the Test button to start the test mode. As you move the mouse across the surface, the
sensor will report the quality of the signal. Here are two examples of surface tests (the first is
a clean, dark wood desktop, the second was a grimy, light wood desktop):
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