Radio Shack 26-447 User's Manual
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1. as w 26 447 fm Page 1 Tuesday June 22 1999 10 02 AM R RadioShack Cat No 26 447 4 Fire Button Analog Joystick w Throttle and 4 Way Hat Switch FEATURES You can enjoy the fun and versatility of your new PC compatible 4 Fire Button Analog Joy stick with your computer game software It gives you comfortable and accurate control for any game software that requires a joystick Your joystick s features include Four Fire Buttons let you load select weapons assign targets select cockpits Turbo Speed Selector gives you two turbo speed options 1 for a lower speed and 2 for a higher speed Turbo Switch lets you turn on or off the turbo function easily Hat Switch knob lets you change the point of view outside the cockpit change di rection or control altitude Hat Switch Selector offers the flexibility to have the hat switch on or off depending on your game s software hardware requirements Throttle Control gear stick gives you control over incremental game functions such X Y Axis Trim Controls give you extra fine tuning to center the joystick Four Suction Cup Stabilizers keep the joystick firmly in place when the action gets hot COMPATIBILITY Hardware Your joystick works with IBM and compatible PCs equipped with a joystick port using the industry standard 15 pin D subminiature con nector Note Joystick ports are also available on game ca2. for the first time or after you have used it for a while this center position might require fine tuning Software Controlled Joystick Centering Most joystick compatible software includes a calibration routine to automatically center a joystick If your software has this routine refer to the application s software manual for in structions on how to select the joystick as your input device Then follow the program s in struction screens which generally appear within the set up portion of the program to de fine the limits of the joystick s range If the software s joystick calibration routine does not automatically center the joystick see Manual Joystick Centering to manually ad just the appropriate trimmer X or Y axis Manual Joystick Centering Use the X and Y axis trimmers to manually center the joystick if your software does not in clude its own calibration routine or if the rou tine does not center the joystick X Axis Trimmer Y Axis Trimmer The X axis trimmer adjusts left right centering and the Y axis trimmer adjusts up down cen tering Slowly slide each trimmer until your software s display shows that your joystick is centered Configuring Centering the Joystick in Windows 95 98 1 From the Start Menu select Settings then click on Control Panel 2 Double click on the joystick icon 3 To configure the joystick with the hat switch select CH FLIGHTSTICK PRO then switch THROT
3. TLE to ON HAT to ON and TURBO ON to off 4 Click on Properties 5 Click on Calibrate and follow the instruc tions in the windows that appear S27 26 447 fm Page 3 Tuesday June 22 1999 10 02 AM OPERATION The joystick comes with a range of control but tons such as the fire buttons that have differ ent applications depending on your game program Check with your game s software guide to find out which functions work with the joystick s buttons Fire Buttons Hat Switch Trigger Style N Fire Button in front Caution Do not use excessive pressure on the control stick or fire buttons Using the Throttle Control The throttle control lets you adjust your air craft or vehicle s speed without having to use your keyboard so you can keep your eyes on the screen Follow these steps to use the throttle control 1 Set THROTTLE to ON 2 Run your game software s joystick calibra tion program and set up for throttle use 3 During game play move the throttle gear stick forward to increase your speed or backward to reduce it Throttle Gear Increase Speed 5 goe lt 00 gt ame F BE 4 a Decrease Speed Note The throttle control function can change depending on the game you play Always read your game s user s manual Using the Center Hat Switch The center hat switch has several functions based on your game softw
4. VIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become th
5. are s features Most games set the hat switch as a directional view er but some games set the switch to control speed or direction Follow these steps to use the center hat switch 1 Set the HAT selector to ON 2 Run your game software s joystick calibra tion program and set up for hat switch use 3 During game play push the center hat switch knob up down left or right depending on your game s features 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 Don t drop it Keep the joystick away from dust and dirt Wipe the joystick with a damp cloth occa sionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the joysticks s in ternal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty If your joystick is not performing as it should take it to your lo cal RadioShack store for assistance Note Don t take your joystick apart doing so voids the warranty aia S27 26 447 fm Page 4 Tuesday June 22 1999 10 02 AM 06A99 Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PRO
6. e prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 26447 4123 00 01 Printed in China
7. rds and enhanced sound cards Software You can use your joystick with any PC com patible software written to support a joystick Your joystick is completely compatible with CH FLIGHTSTICK PRO PREPARATION Connecting Your Joystick Cautions e Turn off your computer s power before you connect or disconnect your joystick from the joystick port e When connecting or disconnecting your joystick always grasp the connector and not the cable Do not pull or stretch your joystick s output as increasing and decreasing speed cable Throttle Selector offers the flexibility to have the throttle switch on or off depending on your game s software hardware requirements 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation S27 26 447 fm Page 2 Tuesday June 22 1999 10 02 AM Follow these steps to connect your joystick 1 Turn off your computer 2 Plug your joystick s connector into the joy stick port Note If you have two joystick ports you can use either port A or B Most software howev er uses the top A port for the primary joy stick Refer to your software s user s manual 3 Turn on your computer and run your soft ware game program CENTERING THE JOYSTICK Your joystick has a spring loaded self centering system that returns the control stick to its center position when you release it Before you use the joystick
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