ROG Sica - Mouse ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Gaming Mouse
Brand	ASUS
Model	ROG Sica
Connectivity	Wired USB
Sensor Type	Optical
DPI Range	Up to 5000 DPI
Polling Rate	Up to 1000 Hz
Number of Buttons	6 (left, right, scroll, DPI, two side buttons)
Lighting	RGB with customizable effects
Software	ROG Armoury
Dimensions (approx.)	126 x 67 x 40 mm
Weight (approx.)	90 g
Cable Length	1.8 m
Power Source	USB bus power
Compatibility	Windows
Warranty	2 years limited (may vary by region)

Frequently Asked Questions - ROG Sica ASUS

How do I download and install the ROG Armoury software for the ROG Sica?

Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ to download the ROG Armoury Software. Install it and ensure the firmware and drivers are updated for your ROG product.

Can I customize the buttons on the ROG Sica mouse?

Yes, you can assign different functions to each button except the left mouse button. Use the BUTTONS submenu in ROG Armoury to configure mouse functions, Windows shortcuts, multimedia, macros, or keyboard key combinations.

How do I adjust the DPI settings on the ROG Sica?

In the PERFORMANCE submenu, you can set two different DPI values (LIGHT ON and LIGHT OFF) and toggle between them by pressing the DPI button on the mouse.

What is angle snapping and how do I adjust it?

Angle snapping artificially smoothens mouse movement to help draw straight lines. Drag the bar in the PERFORMANCE submenu left for less correction or right for more correction.

How do I create and use macros with the ROG Sica?

Go to the MACRO menu, click '+' to create a new macro profile, then click RECORD to start recording keystrokes. Stop recording and save. You can assign the macro to a mouse button in the BUTTONS submenu.

Can I sync the lighting of my ROG Sica with other ASUS Aura devices?

Yes, install the Aura software from your motherboard's support site. Use the hotkey FN + PrintScreen or enable Lighting Sync mode in ROG Armoury to synchronize lighting effects.

How do I calibrate the ROG Sica for different mouse surfaces?

In the CALIBRATION submenu, choose Preset Surfaces for common surfaces or use Manual Calibration by clicking START and moving your mouse across the surface until the cursor moves.

What is the polling rate and how do I change it?

Polling rate controls how often the mouse communicates with the PC. Higher Hz increases accuracy but uses more CPU. Adjust it in the PERFORMANCE submenu.

How do I reset the mouse settings to default?

In ROG Armoury, you can assign the 'Default' option to a key or button in the BUTTONS or CUSTOMIZE submenu, or simply create a new profile with default settings.

Where can I find the latest firmware for the ROG Sica?

Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and search for 'ROG Sica' to download the latest firmware and drivers.

USER MANUAL ROG Sica ASUS

ROG Armoury Software User Guide

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Contents

Getting Started

Downloading ROG Armoury Software 4

ROG Armoury Software main menu....4

ROG Armoury settings....5

Macro menu 6

Stats menu....8

Gaming Keyboard

Keyboard menu 9

Customize 9

Lighting 11

Gaming Mouse

Mouse menu 14

Buttons 14

Performance.... 16

Lighting 17

Calibration....18

Power 19

Getting Started

Downloading ROG Armoury Software

Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ to download the ROG Armoury Software for your ROG product.

Ensure the firmware and drivers are updated for your ROG product.

Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ for the latest updates.

ROG Armoury Software main menu

The following screenshots are for reference only. The menu bar may vary according to ROG product connected.

Renaming a profile

1. Double click on the profile you want to rename.
2. Type in the new profile name and press .

Linking your profile to a program

You may link your profiles to different programs. When the linked program is the active window, the profile is automatically loaded. Follow the steps below to link a profile to a program:

1. Select a profile to link to a program.
2. Click on the button next to the profile name.
3. Locate the program you wish to link the profile to, then click OK.

ROG Armoury settings

Macro menu

The macro menu lets you create and configure macros allowing you to perform specific or several tasks at the same time.

Creating and naming a macro

1. Click + to create a new macro profile.
2. Right click or left click on the macro name to rename the macro profile.

Deleting a macro

1. Select the macro profile you wish to delete.
2. Click to delete the selected macro profile.

Loading a macro

1. Click ... to load a macro profile.
2. Locate the macro profile and click Open to load the macro profile.

Recording a macro

1. Select a macro profile.
2. Click the RECORD button to start recording the macro.

3. Click the STOP button when you have finished recording the macro.

4. You may adjust the settings of your recorded macro by clicking on the located in the top right corner.

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1. Click OK once you have finished adjusting your macro, then click SAVE to save the changes made.

Stats menu

The stats menu lets you keep track of your keystrokes for certain keys.

Start recording the keystrokes for certain keys

Recording the keystrokes

1. Click on RECORD to begin recording the KPM.
2. Click STOP once you have finished recording.

Gaming Keyboard

Keyboard menu

The keyboard menu lets you set different lighting effects for your ROG keyboard, and customize or assign different functions, keys, or programs to different keyboard profiles of your ROG keyboard. You may also disable certain function keys whilst in gaming mode for an optimal gaming experience.

The screenshots in this section are for reference only and may vary according to ROG product connected.

Customize

* The Windows key may be locked using the hotkey, FN + Windows key.
** The hotkeys are only available when motherboard Fan Xpert software and Armoury software are activated. This function is only supported on Intel Z97 or newer chipsets.

Assigning keys

1. Select a profile you wish to assign different keys.
2. Click on the Customize submenu.
3. Select a key from the on-screen keyboard.
4. Click on and select a function, key, or program from the list, then click OK. See the list below for details on each option.

Option Description
Default Load the default settings for the selected key
Keyboard Function Assign an entered keyboard key to the key
Mouse Function Assign a selected mouse button to the key
Macro Assign a macro to the key
Launch Program Assign a program or website to the key
Multi-media Assign a multimedia control function to the key
Windows Shortcuts Assign a Windows shortcut function to the key
Disable Disable the key

1. Click on SAVE to save the changes made to the selected profile.

Lighting

- In Lighting Sync mode the following Lighting related FN hotkeys will be disabled:

- FN + up/down/left/right arrow

- FN + 1/2/3/4/5/6 to change profiles

- FN + R-G-B (Delete, End, and PageDown) to change lighting color

- FN + ROG SYNC will not be disabled. Pressing this hotkey whilst in Lighting Sync mode will end the sync.

* Hotkey: FN + PrintScreen is the alternative to enable lighting synchronization between Aura keyboard and mouse. When using hotkey, make sure Armoury software is working in the background. It will take about 10 seconds to start the synchronization.
* To sync lighting effect between Aura compatible motherboards, keyboard and mouse, install the Aura software from motherboard's support site.
* More information about Aura Sync, please visit: https://www.asus.com/microsite/AURA/Sync.html

Adding a custom lighting effect

1. Select a profile you wish to apply a custom lighting effect.
2. In the Lighting submenu, select Custom Effect from the effects list.

1. Click on to figure Custom Effect.

1. Click + then select from the list to add a new lighting effect.
2. Select the keys on the keyboard or from the gaming presets you wish to apply lighting effects.
3. Adjust the settings for the selected lighting effect then click SAVE to save the changes made on all effects.
4. To add more effects to different keys, repeat steps 4-6.
5. Once you have finished configuring your custom effects, click on the Lighting submenu. BACK to return to

• Each key may only be assigned a single lighting effect.
- Only the Static lighting effect may be assigned more than once, all other lighting effects may only be assigned once.

Deleting a custom lighting effect

1. In the Custom Effect screen, select the custom effect you wish to delete.
2. Click ☐ to delete the effect.
3. Once you have finished configuring your custom effects, click on the Lighting submenu. BACK to return to

Gaming Mouse

Mouse menu

The mouse menu lets you set different lighting effect, assign different functions for each button, and tweak your ROG mouse to your own gaming needs.

The screenshots in this section are for reference only and may vary according to ROG product connected.

Buttons

The left mouse button may not be configured.

Assigning a button

1. Select a profile you wish to assign different buttons.
2. Click on the BUTTONS submenu.
3. Switch between Top View and Side View to locate the button you wish to configure.
4. Select a button from the on-screen mouse.
5. Click on and select a function, key, or program from the list, then click OK. See the list below for details on each option.

Option Description
Mouse Function Assign a mouse function to the button
Windows Shortcuts Assign a Windows shortcut function to the button
Multimedia Assign a multimedia control function to the button
Macro Assign a macro to the button
Keyboard Function Assign an entered keyboard key combination to the button* Keyboard Function supports up to three (3) keys.

1. Click on SAVE to save the changes made to the selected profile.

Performance

1 SENSITIVITY (LIGHT ON / OFF)

Set two different DPIs, then toggle between them by pressing the DPI button. When the light of the DPI button is on, the SENSITIVITY (LIGHT ON) option is enabled, when the light is off, the SENSITIVITY (LIGHT OFF) option is enabled.

2 ANGLE SNAPPING

This function allows you to adjust the mouse correction - a method which artificially smoothens out your mouse signal allowing you to draw straight lines. Drag the bar to the right for higher mouse correction, or drag the bar to the left for less mouse correction.

ACCELERATION / DECELERATION

This function allows you to adjust the speed your cursor accelerates / decelerates from one point to another.

POLLING RATE

This function controls the rate at which your mouse communicates with your processor in wired mode 📋, or wireless mode 📋 higher polling rate (Hz) may increase the accuracy of your mouse movements, and also increase the amount of processing power required to communicate with your mouse.

BUTTON RESPONSE

This function allows you to adjust the button response time for the buttons on your mouse.

Lighting

Calibration

Using Preset Surfaces

1. Select Preset Surfaces, then select a surface material from the list.
2. Click on SAVE to save the changes made.

Using Manual Calibration

1. Select Manual Calibrations, then click START.
2. Move your mouse across the surface for a few seconds until the cursor starts to move on your screen.

For more accurate calibrations, use large movements when moving your mouse across the surface.

1. Once the manual calibration is completed, click on OK.
2. Click on SAVE to save the changes made.

Power