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Usb/gameport digital joystick

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Emulating the Joystick in Windows
SE/ME (with DirectX 5 or above installed)
You can program the buttons on the joystick so you can
press one button to emulate up to 32 key strokes.
1. Click on
, select
Start
(
).
Gameport
2. Click the button number you want to configure, then
enter the keystrokes you want to emulate. Then click
.
OK
3. Click
Enable Keyboard Emulation
programming.
4. Click
to save your programmed keystrokes.
Save
5. Click
and you are ready for games.
OK
To retrieve your saved keystrokes, click
desired keystroke, click
Open
Notes:
• Keep the emulating program open while you play a
game with the programmed buttons.
• While the keyboard emulation is executing, you
cannot check the emulated keys by clicking
under Game Controller Properties in the
. Instead, use the emulating program to check
Panel
your emulated keys.
• The programmed sequence repeats as long as you
hold down the programmed button.
USB SETUP
Installing and Calibrating the Joystick in
®
Windows
98/SE/ME (with DirectX 6 or
above installed)
1. Connect the USB adapter to the 15-pin male plug,
then connect the adapter to your computer's USB
port.
2. Insert the GameStore CD into your computer's CD
Drive. Click
, then follow the instructions on the
USB
screen.
3. Click
, select
Start
Settings
4. Double click
Game Controllers
In the Game Controllers dialog box under the General
tab, the controller status appears as
5. Click
for calibration and testing. Click
Properties
then
Setting
Calibrate...
screen to calibrate your joystick for proper
®
95/98/
, then
Programs
GameStore
after completing
. Select the
Load
then
.
OK
Test
Control
, then
.
Control Panel
on the Control Panel .
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.
Follow the instructions on
performance. Use the adjustment dials to fine tune
the joysticks' x- and y-axes.
After successful calibration, click
test your joystick. Click
Emulating the Joystick in Windows
ME (with DirectX 6 or above installed)
You can program the buttons on the joystick so you press
one button to emulate up to 32 key strokes.
1. Click on
, select
Start
(
).
USB
2. Click on the button number you want to configure,
then enter the keystrokes you want to emulate. Then
click
.
OK
3. Click
Enable Keyboard Emulation
complete.
4. Click
to save your programmed keystrokes.
Save
5. Click
and you are ready for games.
OK
To retrieve your saved keystrokes, click
desired keystroke, click
Notes:
• Keep the emulating program open while you play a
game with the programmed buttons.
• While the keyboard emulation is executing, you
cannot check the emulated keys by clicking
under Game Controller Properties in the Control
Panel . Instead, use the emulating program to check
your emulated keys.
• The programmed sequence repeats as long as you
hold down the programmed button.
CARE
To enjoy your joystick for a long time, keep the joystick
dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store
the joystick only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the joystick gently and carefully. Do not drop it.
Keep the joystick away from dust and dirt. Wipe the
joystick with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new.
Modifying or tampering with the joystick's internal
components can cause malfunction and invalidate its
warranty. If your joystick is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
3
. Click
Apply
to exit.
OK
®
98/SE/
, then
Programs
GameStore
after programming is
, select the
Load
then
.
Open
OK
Test
to
Test

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