Darkstar Wireless - Mouse CORSAIR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Gaming Mouse
Brand	Corsair
Model	Darkstar Wireless
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Slipstream (<1 ms) and Bluetooth 4.0+
Sensor	Optical Marksman
Number of Buttons	15 Programmable Buttons
Scroll Wheel	Yes, with click and left/right tilt
Backlighting	RGB LED, customizable via iCUE
Power	Built-in rechargeable battery, charges via USB port
Battery Indicator	Status LED: solid green (charged), blinking green (charging), red (low)
DPI Adjustment	5 preset levels (400-3200 DPI) + adjustment in 50 DPI increments
Software	iCUE (download at corsair.com)
Feet	PTFE
Wireless Receiver	USB Slipstream, stored in mouse
Cable	USB charging and data cable
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Battery Safety	Remove battery before disposal, follow local regulations
Spare Parts	USB cable, USB receiver, PTFE feet
General Information	Manufactured by Corsair Memory, Inc. Compliant with regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions - Darkstar Wireless CORSAIR

How to charge the Darkstar Wireless mouse?

Plug the mouse into a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer using the provided USB cable. The LED indicator (C) blinks green slowly while charging and becomes solid green when the battery is fully charged.

How to connect the mouse in 2.4 GHz wireless mode?

Set the power/mode switch (S) to the "2.4 GHz" position. Plug the USB Slipstream receiver (V) into a USB port on your PC. The LED indicator (C) lights up solid white once the connection is established.

How to connect the mouse via Bluetooth?

Enable Bluetooth on your device. Hold down the DPI up button (H), then set the power switch (S) to the "BT" position. The LED indicator (C) turns solid blue once connected.

How to adjust sensitivity (DPI) without software?

Press the DPI up (H) or down (I) buttons to cycle through preset levels. For fine-tuning in 50 DPI increments, hold H and press the forward side button (L) to increase or the back side button (M) to decrease.

What to do if the mouse does not connect in 2.4 GHz mode?

Make sure the receiver is properly plugged into a nearby USB port. If necessary, re-pair using the iCUE software in the mouse settings.

How to download iCUE software?

Go to www.corsair.com/downloads, download iCUE, then run the installer and follow the instructions.

What do the different LED indicators on the mouse mean?

Indicator (C) shows battery and wireless status: solid green (charged), slow green (charging), slow red (low battery), solid white (2.4 GHz connected), solid blue (BT connected). Indicator (P) shows DPI level.

How to reset the DPI level?

Hold down the DPI up button (H), then simultaneously press the forward (L) and back (M) side buttons for 2 seconds. The indicator blinks yellow.

How to remove the battery for recycling?

Follow the steps in the manual: carefully open the mouse, remove the rechargeable battery, and recycle it according to local regulations. Corsair encourages recycling.

What accessories are included with the mouse?

The mouse comes with a USB Slipstream receiver (V) and a USB charging/data cable (W). The receiver stores in the compartment under the mouse (T).

USER MANUAL Darkstar Wireless CORSAIR

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

WIRELESS MOBA/MMO GAMING MOUSE

CHARGING THE MOUSE

IMPORTANT: The DARKSTAR RGB mouse must be fully charged before its first use.

Connect the mouse to an available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC with the USB charging / data cable (W).

The battery & wireless status LED indicator (C) on the mouse will begin pulsing green to denote battery charging and will turn solid when charging is complete.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOUSE

A QUICKSTRIKE LEFT CLICK BUTTON
B TILT LEFT CLICK / SCROLL WHEEL
C MIDDLE CLICK / SCROLL WHEEL / BATTERY & WIRELESS STATUS LED INDICATOR
D TILT RIGHT CLICK / SCROLL WHEEL
E QUICKSTRIKE RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
F PROFILE UP BUTTON
G PROFILE DOWN BUTTON
H DPI UP BUTTON

I DPI DOWN BUTTON

J SIDE BUTTON 1

K SIDE BUTTON 2

L SIDE BUTTON 3 (FORWARD)
M SIDE BUTTON 4 (BACK)
N SIDE BUTTON 5
O SIDE BUTTON 6
P DPI STAGE / PROFILE LED INDICATOR
Q USB CHARGING / DATA PORT
R MARKSMAN OPTICAL GAMING SENSOR
S POWER / WIRELESS MODE SWITCH
T USB WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE
U PTFE GLIDE PADS
V SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS USB RECEIVER
W USB CHARGING / DATA CABLE

SETTING UP 2.4GHz SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS

Hyper-fast sub-1ms wireless connection is designed for no-compromise gaming grade performance.

Toggle power / wireless mode switch (S) to "2.4GHz" position to turn on your mouse.
Connect the USB wireless receiver (V) to an available USB 2.0 or 3.x port located on the front panel of your PC or nearby USB port.

(e.g. on CORSAIR MM700, MM800, MM1000 mousepads).

The battery & wireless LED indicator (C) will turn solid white when connected.

Download the iCUE software from www.corsair.com/downloads.

Run the installer program and follow instructions for installation.

If reconnection is required, initiate USB wireless receiver pairing via the iCUE software settings menu.

SETTING UP BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS

Bluetooth wireless is best for everyday computing tasks, productivity, and office applications.

Initiate Bluetooth pairing on your Bluetooth 4.0 or higher enabled device.
Press and hold DPI UP button.
Toggle power / wireless mode switch (S) to "BT" position to turn on your mouse.
Follow the instructions to successfully connect your device.
The battery & wireless LED indicator (C) will turn solid blue when connected.

ON-THE-FLY DPI TUNING

The mouse has a unique feature where you can adjust the current onboard DPI stage setting in 50 DPI increments without the software, so you can jump right into the action while you find the perfect sensitivity setting.

FUNCTION SHORTCUT	MULTI-PURPOSE LED INDICATOR
Increase DPI by 50	Hold DPI up button (H) and press forward button (L)	Blinks green
Decrease DPI by 50	Hold DPI up button (H) and press back button (M)	Blinks red
Reset DPI Stage	Hold DPI up (H) then both forward (L) and back (M) buttons for 2 seconds	Blinks yellow

On-the-fly DPI changes are saved to the onboard memory and can be further adjusted in granular 1 DPI steps in iCUE software. If iCUE is running, then changes are saved to the software profile directly.

MOUSE STATUS, DPI SETTINGS AND INDICATIONS

Wireless connection and battery status are communicated through BATTERY & WIRELESS STATUS LED INDICATOR (C). The mouse comes preloaded with common competitive DPI settings which can be selected by pressing the DPI Up (H) or DPI Down button (I) with DPI stage LED indicator (P) backlighting to reflect the current stage.

BATTERY STATUS BATTERY & WIRELESS STATUS LED INDICATOR
Battery charging Pulsing green
Battery critical, recharge required Pulsing red
Battery low, recharge soon Blinking red
Battery medium Blinking amber
Battery high Blinking green
Battery charged Green
WIRELESS STATUS
2.4GHz wireless mode - pairing Blinking white
2.4GHz wireless mode - paired	White
2.4GHz wireless mode - pairing failed	Pulsing white
BT wireless mode - pairing	Blinking blue
BT wireless mode - paired Blue
BT wireless mode - pairing failed	Pulsing blue
DPI STAGE STATUS	DPI STAGE LED INDICATOR
Stage #1 - 400 DPI
Stage #2 - 800 DPI
Stage #3 - 1200 DPI
Stage #4 - 1600 DPI
Stage #5 - 3200 DPI

BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION

This product uses a rechargeable battery and safety guidelines must be followed in the event that the product is disabled for disposal and recycling. To safely remove the battery for disposal and recycling, follow the numbered steps with the below diagrams.

CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware and rechargeable batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.

FCC ID: 2AAFMRGP0126 (Mouse)

FCC ID: 2AAFMRGP0119 (Dongle)

IC: 10954A-RGP0126 (Mouse)

IC: 10954A-RGP0119 (Dongle)

CHARGEMENT DE LA SOURIS

On-the-fly DPI changes are saved to the onboard memory and can be further adjusted in granular 1 DPI steps in iCUE software. If iCUE is running, then changes are saved to the software profile directly.

ÉTAT DE LA SOURIS, PARAMÈTRES ET INDICATIONS DES DPI

STATUS DO MOUSE, CONFIGURAÇÕES E INDICAÇÕES DE DPI

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