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Copyright ©1997 Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. * Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off., Canadian Registered Trademark. + GRAVIS, GamePad, GrIP,
MouseStick, UltraSound, FIREBIRD, THUNDERBIRD and BLACKHAWK are trademarks of Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. All other trade-
915-0018-00
marks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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  • Page 1 How to Use this Guide Copyright ©1997 Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. * Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off., Canadian Registered Trademark. + GRAVIS, GamePad, GrIP, MouseStick, UltraSound, FIREBIRD, THUNDERBIRD and BLACKHAWK are trademarks of Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. All other trade- 915-0018-00 marks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Book Topics Chapter Topics 1 - Installation Click on a Topic or click on the Forward button on the 2 - Using the PC GamePad tool bar to continue reading through the book. 3 - Troubleshooting 4 - GravUtil Throughout this book, you...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Installation Chapter

    Chapter 1 – Installation Book Topics Chapter 1 Installation Chapter Topics Installation Click on a Topic or click on the arrow at the bottom of Windows 95 Setup the page to continue reading through the book. System Requirements Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Chapter 1 – Installation Book Topics Chapter Topics Installation Click on green-highlighted Thank you for choosing Gravis PC GamePad . Installing PC GamePad is text to jump to a related easy—just plug it in! topic in the book 1. With your computer off, plug the pad into Port A of an active...

  • Page 5: Windows 95 Setup

    Windows 95 Setup 1. Click Start, and select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Joystick icon*. 3. Select Gravis PC GamePad from the “Joystick Configuration” choices. If the PC game port driver is not If there is no Joystick icon in your Control Panel, you will have to add your...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Please note that some game ports—most commonly those on multi-I/O cards—are substandard. These ports often support only a single two-button game controller. If only two of your PC GamePad’s buttons work, even when the pad is switched into 4-button mode, you may need to use a different game port.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Using The Pc Gamepad Chapter

    Book Topics Chapter 2 – Using the PC GamePad Chapter 2 Using the PC GamePad Chapter Topics The Direction Controller Click on a Topic or click on the Forward button on the Using the GamePad Buttons tool bar to continue reading through the book.
  • Page 8 Chapter 2 – Using the PC GamePad Book Topics Chapter Topics Using the Direction Controller The direction controller works well if pressed with your thumb. If you prefer to control the game with a joystick-type controller, screw the detachable joystick handle into the gold-colored hole in the middle of the large, purple direction controller.
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 – Using the PC GamePad Book Topics Chapter Topics ...Using the GamePad Buttons, Cont’d. Choose the configuration that works best for you and for the game Please note that the illus- you are playing. The GamePad may be used left- or right-handed. Two...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 – Using the PC GamePad Book Topics Chapter Topics ...Using the GamePad Buttons, Cont’d. 4-Button Mode Control Switch Direction toward Controller Controller Red=Button A PC GamePad Blue=Button B Green=Button D Yellow=Button C Button Switch toward buttons Note that buttons C and D function as buttons 1 and 2 of Joystick B.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 – Using the PC GamePad Book Topics Chapter Topics ...Using the GamePad Buttons, Cont’d. Left-Handed Controls Turbo Mode Button Switch Direction toward buttons Red=Button A Controller Yellow=Button C Green=Button D Blue=Button B Control Switch toward buttons 4-Button Mode...
  • Page 12 A game port that only supports one joystick will only support two buttons on any joystick or GamePad-type controller. In the case of the PC GamePad, buttons A and B will work, but buttons C and D will not be available.
  • Page 13 Book Topics Chapter 2 – Using the PC GamePad Chapter Topics Using Two GamePads If you have a game port that supports two joysticks (see section 1.6), you can connect two GamePads using a joystick Y-adapter cable. A game port that supports two joysticks has support for four axes and four buttons.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting Chapter

    Buttons don’t fire properly or at all tool bar to continue reading through the book. Game character behaves erratically and responds incorrectly Windows 95 “Joystick Not Connected” error Second GamePad doesn’t work Game setup and calibration tips ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Check your game’s documentation to make sure it supports a joystick or gamepad. • Use GravUtil to test whether your GamePad and game port are working. If they are, contact the game publisher for assistance with setting up the game properly. Gravis PC GamePad ™ User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Other game ports require the addition of a joystick splitter cable (such as the Gravis Y-Cable) because they only provide one connec- tor. Test the PC GamePad’s buttons using GravUtil.
  • Page 17 Chapter Topics Game character behaves erratically and responds incorrectly. • If you installed a game card at the same time as your Gravis PC GamePad, you may have another device in your computer using the game card’s address. Run GravUtil and choose the Test Gameport command.
  • Page 18 When I press the “Calibrate” button in Windows 95’s Joystick Control Panel, it gives the error “Joystick not connected.” • Check the game port connection. • Make sure that you have selected Gravis PC GamePad in the Joystick setup. • GravUtil’s Test Gameport command to check that the game port is active.
  • Page 19 If you are using the game port on a sound card, you may be using the wrong type of Y-cable. Make sure to use a Y-cable (like the one from Gravis 1-800-257-0061) designed to work with the combina- tion MIDI/game ports on sound cards. Other Y-cables won’t work properly.
  • Page 20 Check this out if all else seems to be set up correctly. • Some games have problems with speed-compensating game ports. If you have a speed-adjustable game port, try disabling the speed compensation. ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 (if you are running Win 95), but you’re still having trouble, the problem is with the game setup. Look in the game’s manual or help file, or call the game publisher’s technical support line for help. ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Gravutil Chapter

    Chapter 4 – GravUtil Chapter 4 GravUtil Chapter Topics GravUtil is a useful program for testing your PC GamePad and Click on a Topic or click on the Forward button in the game port. Your PC GamePad does not require GravUtil or any tool bar to continue reading other software.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 – GravUtil Chapter Topics To run GravUtil: 1. Insert the Gravis CD (or software disk if your GamePad came with a diskette rather than a CD) in your drive. 2. In DOS, change to that drive’s prompt, then change to the \GRAVUTIL directory.
  • Page 24 4. If you want to start over, click on the Recalibrate button. Other- wise, click on Esc-Exit. The Speed Compensation option applies only if you are using the game port on a Gravis UltraSound card. For more information, press F1 to access GravUtil’s Help. ™...
  • Page 25 If your GamePad and game port test OK in GravUtil, but you are having problems with the GamePad in a game, the problem is with either: • the game’s joystick setup or calibration; or • your Windows 95 joystick setup (if it’s a Windows 95 game). ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 Some cards - multi-I/O cards for example - have game card circuits but no external joystick connector. It is the interface circuit that causes problems, so you may have a conflict without actually having another visible joystick connector. ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 See the manuals for the other cards in your computer (e.g. game, scanner, tape backup, or multi-I/O cards) for information on disabling a game port or changing its base address from 201 Hex. ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Customer Support

    Customer Support Chapter Topics Technical Support Instructions Click on a Topic or click on the Forward button in the Support by Telephone tool bar to continue reading through the book. Support by Electronic Mail ™ Gravis PC GamePad User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Technical Support Instructions

    Chapter 5 – Customer Support Book Topics Chapter Topics Technical Support Instructions Technical support is available to all registered owners of Gravis prod- ucts. There is no charge for technical support, except possible long distance charges. Technical Support Tips •...
  • Page 30 If your country is not listed, please call (610) 266-9505 (US). If telephone support is not convenient, we welcome questions sent via fax or e-mail. Gravis cannot guarantee support in any language but English; however, support in other languages may be available from our European office.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5 – Customer Support Book Topics Chapter Topics Support By Electronic Mail Contact Gravis at the following addresses: This Web Site is the hub of Gravis‘ Internet Web Site: http://www.gravis.com online support network. For the Internet E-mail: pcstick@gravis.com (N. America) most current and detailed information and files, look here.
  • Page 32 Book Topics Chapter 6 License Agreement & Warranty Chapter Topics License Agreement Click on a Topic or click on the arrow at the bottom of Warranty the page to continue reading through the book. Gravis PC GamePad ™ User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: License Agreement

    You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the soft- ware to any human perceivable form. The software is owned by GRAVIS or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws and international treaties.
  • Page 34 LIMITED WARRANTY: These programs are provided as-is, without warranties of any kind. The entire risk of the results and performance of the program is borne by you. Should a program prove defective, you, not GRAVIS or its licensors, dealers, or agents, assume entire liability, cost of repair, correction, or any payment whatsoever.
  • Page 35 To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall GRAVIS or its licensors be liable for any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 36 You also agree that this agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between yourself and GRAVIS and supersedes any prior agreements, oral or written, and any other communications relating to the subject matter of this agreement.

  • Page 37: Warranty Statement

    ADVANCED GRAVIS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ("GRAVIS") warrants this PRODUCT against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for three years from the original date of purchase. GRAVIS, at its option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty.
  • Page 38 Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is your exclusive remedy. GRAVIS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential dam- ages. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur- pose on this product are limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.

  • Page 39: How To Use This Guide

    How to Use this Guide Book Topics Navigating Buttons This guide is designed to make information easy to find. Read it “cover to To retrace your steps: cover” like a book if you like. Use the navigating buttons or the scroll bar to page through the guide.