SAITEK ST200 (01) PDF MANUAL

The Saitek ST200 USB Control Stick features an ergonomically-designed pistol grip and sculptured palm rest. It was developed to fit a wide variety of hand sizes and is compatible with IBM PC and compatible systems, working with Windows® 95/98/Millennium-based games.

It boasts 3 thumb-controlled fire buttons, plus an easily-accessible quick-fire finger trigger, all ideally located at the top of the grip. It also includes a smooth and fluid built-in lever throttle. These features make it suitable for various games, including flight simulations and racing games.

1. With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running.

2. Plug the Saitek ST200 USB Control Stick into your computer’s USB port (or a USB hub, if you have one).

3. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, simply follow the on-screen instructions.

4. When prompted, select Search for the best driver for your device.

5. At the next screen, click on the CD-ROM drive option, insert your Windows® CD, and click on Next. Note: Some computers don’t come with a Windows® CD. In such cases, the device driver files are stored on your hard drive, rather than on a separate CD. If your computer doesn’t automatically guide you to the correct files, please check your PC’s documentation for instructions on installing device drivers.

6. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When you’re finished, click on the Finish button.

7. To check out the Saitek ST200’s setup, click on Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then select Settings and Control Panel.

8. Under Control Panel, double-click the Game Controllers icon.

9. In the Game Controllers window, your ST200 will appear as HID Game Controller: 3 axis 4 button joystick.

10. Since your Saitek ST200 is pre-calibrated, there’s no need for you to calibrate it yourself. However, you should test it out at this point, to make sure that everything is functioning correctly. To do so, click on Properties to open the Game Controller Properties dialog box. Next, click on Test, and try out all the controls on your Saitek ST200.

11. After checking out the stick movement, throttle, and all the buttons, quit by clicking OK twice. Your ST200 USB Control Stick is now ready for game play, so it’s time to load your favorite game and go for it!

Note that the actual controls for the thumb buttons, trigger, and throttle are set within each individual game. Check your game documentation for details.

The throttle can be positioned on either side of the unit, allowing anyone to play comfortably. To switch the throttle control from one side to the other, use a small coin to remove the screws on both sides of the unit (see Features and Controls for the screw locations). Next, remove the throttle handle and the opposite cover. Swap the handle and cover, and then replace and tighten both screws. That’s all there is to it!

Check the cable connections. Unplug the joystick from the computer’s USB port, and then plug it back in, making certain that the connection is snug.

Remove other gaming devices by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Game Controllers. Highlight any existing controller, and click on Remove.

Perhaps the USB driver hasn’t been installed properly. Try removing the stick and running through the installation again.

Check your Game Controller Setup, as described in Section 2. Make sure that you have selected the 3 axis 4 button joystick option.

Try reinstalling the stick, carefully following the directions in Section 2.

To avoid potential problems and conflicts, it is recommended that you remove any existing controllers before installing the ST200. Do this by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Game Controllers. Then, highlight any existing controller, and click on Remove.

Most current games make use of the Windows® game controller and calibration information. Some games, however, may require you to define the joystick and calibrate it within the program. In these cases, refer to your game manual.