X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 9:05 PM Page 3 SAITEK X52 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - PRODUCT TOUR Joystick 5-position adjustment to suit all hand sizes. 2-Stage metal trigger Destroy the enemy with the aid of a precise and durable, cool-touch trigger. Two-stages can be programmed with separate fire functions. 3 toggle switches Spring loaded and conveniently positioned on the base for an extra 6 programmable flight commands. Missile Launcher Flip up the spring-loaded safety cover to activate missile launches. Cool-touch metal pinkie switch can be assigned shift functionality to double up on programmable commands. 2 x 8-way hat switches -1 pre-defined as point of view; select from multiple view perspectives and assign frequently used commands. Mode selector switch 3-position rotary switch with tristate LED to indicate program mode. 3 Fire Buttons Backlit buttons conveniently positioned on joystick head for instant access in the heat of the battle. 3D Rudder Twist handle on joystick for precise rudder control; includes integrated rudder lock mechanism. Precision centering mechanism Non-contact technology on x and y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability. 3 General Features Backlighting Illuminated buttons and Multi-Function Display (MFD) - ideal for low light environments, guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. Adjust brightness via Windows control panel. Metal parts Part metal construction for increased durability and maximum comfort during extended gameplay. ENGLISH X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 9:05 PM Page 4 Throttle 2 Fire Buttons Conveniently positioned on throttle head for instant access in the heat of the battle. Multi-Function Display (MFD) screen indicates: Mode and shift state Mode state is determined by mode selector on the head of the stick. User defined Text area - indicates name of command assigned to button when activated. - supplies name of profile in use and enables on-the-fly profile selection. Profile can also be changed during gameplay by pressing clutch button and scrolling though available profiles moving the pointof-view hat switch up and down. Move the same button left to clear current profile or right to activate profile. Multi Time Displays Time zone (set origin and destination local times in control panel) Formattable date/month/time Stopwatch for flight time In order for this product to function correctly please install the drivers on the CD supplied with this product. 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 havenÕt 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 controllerÕs buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. For more information on the use of the control panel, please see the Maintaining your Controller Settings section of this manual. 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 Two rotaries provide axes for pitch, trim and yaw settings. Clutch (I) Button Initiates 'safe mode' to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality on MFD without activating commands. Left mouse button. Mouse controller, which can also function as a hat switch. 8-way hat switch: Select from multiple view perspectives and assign frequently used commands. Smooth-action thumb slider provides axes for pitch, trim and yaw settings or zoom in/out view. Scroll wheel positioned on rear of throttle for index finger activation; includes built-in button. Progressive throttle control Super smooth action with metal tension adjustment and detents for programming idle (0-20%) and afterburner (80-100%) settings. 5 4 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 9:05 PM Page 6 1 2 3 4 Follow points 1 Ð 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. B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 3 4 5 Follow points 1 Ð 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¨ 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 controllerÕs USB connector into your computer, then click on Configure. 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. 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 (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 7 1 3 4 5 6 6 ENGLISH B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 7 8 When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test screen. Now try out all your controllerÕs buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 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. X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 9:05 PM Page 8 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 and controls 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. Your Saitek X52 Flight Control System (FCS) is supplied ready for use. However, we want you to use it in the way that suits you best. We've therefore included the facility for you to change various settings on your stick and throttle units.You can, for example, vary the brightness of the LED buttons, check your stick is working correctly or change the way the date is displayed on your Multi-Functional Display (MFD). You change your controller settings in the Saitek X52 Flight Stick properties window. There are two ways you can open this window. Either: Double-click on the Game Controllers icon in the Control Panel and then click Properties in the Game Controllers window that is displayed. Or, ¥ If the SST programming software has been installed, right-click on the Saitek X52 Flight Stick profiler icon in your task bar and select Control Panel from the popup list of options displayed. The Saitek X52 Flight Stick properties window consists of five separate tabs. You can view and change various controller settings in each tab. The settings you can change are described in the following sections. ¥ B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 Follow points 1 Ð 9 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. At this point you will be asked to insert your Windows¨ CD, however, DO NOT do this, just click on OK. At the next screen, type C:\windows\system into the prompt and click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. At the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next. 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. 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. 8 Testing your controller You can make sure that the various features of your controller are working correctly. You do this in the Test tab of the Saitek X52 Flight Stick properties window. To test your controllers, follow the steps below: 3 4 5 9 ENGLISH MAINTAINING YOUR CONTROLLER SETTINGS X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 9:05 PM Page 10 2 Test each feature as required. The way you do this varies, depending on what the feature does. It may, for example, involve pressing the corresponding button, or turning the corresponding rotary control. The features you can test are explained in the following sections. 10 11 ENGLISH 1 Click the Test tab. The controller features that you can test are displayed below. Testing axes You can test the following axes and controls: Feature Explanation ...