Cyborg Evo Force Manual EFGIS.qxd 15/07/2004 12:38 Page 1 Cyborg evo Force USER MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE D'USO MANUAL DEL USUARIO Cyborg Evo Force Manual EFGIS.qxd 15/07/2004 12:38 Page 2 QUICK START GUIDE Congratulations on purchasing the Cyborg evo Force. Please follow the simple steps below to connect your new stick to your PC. 1. The AC adapter Plug the plug at the end of the power cable into the power socket of your joystick then the power transformer into a mains power socket. It is important that you power up your Cyborg evo Force before connecting to your PC, otherwise your computer will not automatically recognise the stick. The USB cable Plug the evo Force's USB plug into one of your PC's free USB sockets. DEMONSTAR 2 GAME SUPPORT Please note, for all support issues relating to the Demonstar 2 game, please visit the Mountain King Studios' web site: www.mking.com 2. 3. Installation of drivers, programming software, online manual and free games Insert the CD supplied with your Cyborg evo Force into the CD drawer of your PC and close the drawer. Once the PC has recognised the CD, follow the on-screen instructions to install driver software, access the manuals and install free games. Disc Contents Your installation disc contains the following: · Drivers for the Cyborg evo Force stick · · · · · Installation manual for the Cyborg evo Force stick Saitek Smart Technology (SST) programming software SST programming manual Interactive Bouncing Ball force feedback demonstration Full, free version of Demonstar 2 force feedback-enabled game Cyborg Evo Force Manual EFGIS.qxd 15/07/2004 12:38 Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE This product uses a dynamic auto-calibration system, which is designed to give you more accurate control of your favourite flight simulation games through your Saitek Joystick. To maximize the effectiveness of this feature, ensure that the stick is moved fully forwards, backwards and to both sides after booting up your PC and before loading up your game. REMARQUE IMPORTANTE Ce produit utilise un système dynamique d'auto-calibrage, qui est destiné à vous offrir un contrôle plus précis de vos jeux de simulation de vol préférés grâce à votre joystick Saitek. Afin d'optimiser l'efficacité de cette caractéristique, assurez-vous que vous pouvez manier votre joystick vers l'avant, vers l'arrière, et sur les côtés après avoir lancé votre PC et avant d'installer votre jeu. WICHTIGE INFORMATION Für eine präzise Kontrolle im Spiel verwendet dieser Saitek Joystick ein dynamisches Kalibrierungs-System. Bewegen Sie den Joystick jeweils bis zum Anschlag nach oben, nach unten und zu beiden Seiten nachdem Sie Ihren PC hochgefahren haben. Starten Sie anschließend das gewünschte Spiel. IMPORTANTE Questo prodotto utilizza un sistema dinamico di calibrazione automatica, progettato per consentirvi un controllo più accurato dei vostri simulatori di volo favoriti con il vostro Joystick Saitek. Per massimizzare l'efficacia di questa funzione, è necessario muovere il joystick completamente in avanti, indietro, a destra e a sinistra dopo avere avviato il PC e prima di caricare il vostro gioco. AVISO IMPORTANTE Este producto usa un sistema dinamico de auto calibración para un mejor control del joystick en los juegos de simulación. Para maximizar la efectividad del sistema es necesario mover el joystick TOTALMENTE adelante, atras a izquierda y a derecha al encender el ordenador y antes de cargar el juego. GETTING STARTED In order for this product to function correctly please install the drivers on the CD supplied with this product. The force effects of this joystick will not work unless the correct drivers have been installed. INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® XP A) Drivers Only For Typical Users With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. 3 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4 After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. 5 At the Driver Setup screen, if you haven't already done so, plug in your controller and click on Next. 6 At the Driver Setup screen, click Next to test your controller. 7 When the Saitek Controller screen appears, try out all your controller's buttons, controls and forces to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 8 At the Software Setup screen, select Do not install the SST Programming Software and click Next. The Programming Software can be installed at a later date by following instruction (B). below 9 At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or you can choose to select this option later. 10 Click on Finish to complete the installation. 1 B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 Follow points 1 ­ 7 of the install procedure in A), then at the Software Setup screen, select Install the SST Programming Software and click Next. In the following Software Setup screen, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to install such features as the Saitek Magic Mouse, HID-compliant mouse, Saitek Magic Keyboard and HID Keyboard Device (these are what XP calls the various elements of your Saitek controller). Continue to click on Next and Finish to accept the installation until the Registration screen appears. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or do not select this option and register later. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the 3D programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. 3 4 INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® 2000 A) Drivers Only For Typical Users 1 2 With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-ROM drive. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. At the Device Driver Installation screen, click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, plug your controller's USB connector into your computer, then click on Configure. When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test screen. Now try out all your controller's buttons, controls and forces to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cyborg Evo Force Manual EFGIS.qxd 15/07/2004 12:38 Page 6 9 At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next. 10 At the Registration screen, select Register and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. 11 Click on Finish to complete the installation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROGRAMMING YOUR SAITEK CONTROLLER WITH SAITEK SMART TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE Introducing Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software (SST) is the software Saitek supplies to configure your Saitek controller for enhanced functionality. SST delivers a powerful set of features, allowing you to program your device with the ultimate configuration for total interaction. Despite a level of sophistication previously unseen in the market, and because of the Saitek Smart Technology inside, the software remains simple and intuitive to use. For a complete guide on how to program your Saitek controller, visit the Saitek website at www.saitek.com. Features of Smart Technology Programming Software: · Quick and easy setup in any game · Personalize the controller settings for your favorite games · Configure your controller with an on-screen 3D model and interface · Multiple setup option for each controller - ideal if a controller is used by several people · Program special moves with sophisticated timing features · Special game setups available as `Profiles' from the Saitek website and on the Smart Technology CD · Download the latest version of Saitek Smart Technology software from the Saitek website B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 3 4 5 Follow points 1 ­ 8 of the install procedure in A), then at the Programming Software screen, select Advanced User and click Next. At the Programmable Controller Drivers screen, click Update and follow the on-screen instructions. Then at the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next. At the Registration screen, select Register and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the 3D programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® 98 AND ME A) Drivers Only For Typical Users With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe (where D: is your CD drive) and click OK. 3 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4 After reading and accepting the Disclaimer, click Next to continue. Note: For your controller to work, you must have a minimum of Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 installed on your computer. The installer will automatically recognize if this software needs to be added, and will allow you to install it directly from the Saitek Product Companion CD, if necessary. If you are asked to install Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions, and then restart your computer when prompted. Make sure that you leave the Saitek CD in the drive when restarting. After this software has been installed, you will automatically be taken to the installation to continue with the next step. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions and select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when prompted. 6 After the restart, at the Device Driver Installation screen, click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions. 7 When prompted, plug your USB connector into your computer. 8 When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test Screen. 9 Now try out all your controller buttons, controls and forces to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 10 At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next. 11 At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. 12 Click on Finish to complete the installation. 2 1 A WORD ON DRIVER UPDATES From time to time there may be updates to the driver and programming software for this product. You can check for the latest software updates by visiting the Saitek website and clicking on Downloads. A drop down menu will appear. Select Drivers and Software. FOR WINDOWS® XP USERS; DYNAMIC UPDATES: You can check for Driver updates using Windows update. Click on Start on the bottom left hand corner of your monitor and then select Windows Update from the menu. Click on Driver Updates then select from any of the update options that appear in the centre of the window. When you have selected the relevant file to download go to the left hand side of the window and select Review and Install Updates. Finally click on Install Now from the centre section. HOW TO TEST YOUR CONTROLLER · · · · · You can do this at any time by Clicking on Start, then Settings and selecting Control Panel in Windows (XP users may only need to click on Start and then Control Panel) Look for an icon called either Game Controllers or Gaming Options (XP users may have to click Printers and Other Hardware first). Open the Game Controllers/Gaming Options window then the name of your controller should show up. Click on Properties and this will bring up the test screen. Moving your controller and pressing the buttons should result in a respo ...