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1. 25 Vista 32 Addendum 26 9 When the PC detects the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller the following message will appear and ask you to disconnect the controller Once you have disconnected the SGC2909 you should click the OK but ton If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the OK button Some PCs require several seconds to detect the SGC2909 as disconnected Screen will say Please unplug the Philips Retractable PC Controller Please unplug the Philips Retractable PC Controller 10 You can now click the FINISH button at the following screen to complete the installation 11 Once installation is complete you can reconnect the SGC2909 to your PCs USB port Uninstall Software uninstall for users ofWindows Vista Note We recommend that you use un install under an Administrator Account for the simplest process There are two procedures for uninstalling the the Wireless PC Controller driver software Both procedures are listed below Both procedures will remove the SGC2909 software from your system Uninstall through or change a program panel 1 Click the start button in the Windows task bar and select Control Panel Click on uninstall a program If viewed in Classic View mode click on the Programs and Features icon 2 Click on Philips Wireless PC Controller to highlight it Click on uninstall change button and the following window appears Don t run the pr
2. What is Profile A Profile is a set of programmed keyboard keys and control settings that determines how your SGC2909 func tions in a PC game Multiple Profiles can be created and saved for use with multiple games Should use the Profile Editor The use of the Profile Editor is optional If a PC game supports USB game controllers then you should not use the Profile Editor Most PC games have an Options Setup or Controller Configuration menu screen where you can configure your controller s buttons to perform commands in the game It is recommended that you use these menu screens if available Users should configure the SGC2909 by using the game s configuration screen The Profile Editor is for use with PC games that only support the mouse and keyboard as input devices Typically game controllers could not be used with these PC games The Profile Editor will allow you to use your SGC2909 with these PC games You are able to assign keyboard keys mouse buttons and mouse movement to the control ler with the Profile Editor This will allow you to use the SGC2909 with PC games that only support the key board and mouse Note Check if your PC game supports USB game controllers If it does then you should not use the Profile Edi tor To verify if a PC game will work with USB game controllers you should check the recommended speci fications on the game packaging check the instruction manual or look in the game s Options Setup men
3. button Picase plug into Philips Retractable PC Controller lt lt When the PC detects the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller the following message will appear and ask you to disconnect the controller Once you have disconnected the SGC2909 you should click the OK but ton If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the OK button Some PCs require several seconds to detect the SGC2909 as disconnected Please unplug Philips Retractable PC Controller a Installation 10 You can now click the FINISH button at the following screen to complete the installation 3 Philips Retractable PC Controlle p Hi LI PS Philips Retractable PC Controller has been successfully installed Press the Finish button to exit this installation Compatible wich Windows XP 2000 98SE amp ME Veta 32 Bit 11 Once installation is complete you can reconnect the SGC2909 to your PC s USB port Windows may prompt you to restart your PC If this occurs please select YES Installation Notes 1 You can abort the software installation by clicking the CANCEL button The following screen would then appear Clicking RESUME will resume the installation while clicking EXIT SETUP will quit the installation Setup is not complete If you quit the setup program now the program will not be installed You may run the setup program at a later time to complete the inst
4. Button 10 Start Button 12 Mode LED i AH Left Stick Button 11 Analog Button Button Descriptions Directional pad Represents UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT and four diagonals Directional Pad will function as a POV Point of View hat during analog mode Buttons 1 2 3 and 4 are default fire buttons and are all digital in nature Left and right analog sticks each contains two axes Left analog stick controls the X and Y Axis Right analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis Also there is a hidden button 11 and 12 under each stick that is acti vated when the analog stick is depressed inward Buttons 5 6 7 and 8 are all digital shoulder buttons Analog Mode button Used to switch the controller from digital to analog mode and vice versa Analog mode is the default mode The red LED will illuminate when the controller is in analog mode and be off in digital mode The Start and Select buttons are digital buttons 9 10 The Esc button provides the same function as the esc key on your windows keyboard Note You must have installed the mouse and key profile editor software This button is not MAC compatible The Enter button provides the same function as the Enter key on your windows keyboard Note You must have installed the mouse and key profile editor software This button is not MAC compatible The Mouse button is used when the mouse and key profile editor emulation so
5. Note lt is recommended to save profiles with the same name as the PC game you desire to use the profile with By default Windows XP 2000 ME amp 98SE profiles are saved to the C Program Files PHILIPS Philips Retractable PC Controller profile directory Under Windows Vista profiles are saved to the C Users Public Public Documents Philips Retractable PC Controller Profiles Profiles Save in de Profiles Name Date modified Type Es SGC2909 menm fT 19 Profile Editor 20 7 LOAD button The LOAD button is used to load a previously saved profile a Clicking the LOAD button will bring up the following window Select the desired profile you wish to load by clicking on it Once the profile has been highlighted you can click the open button Look in m7 Profiles e e Edy Name Date modified Type Size m porros Philips S06 File name SGC2909 Files of type ini Files ini 7 _ Canos AS AA Note Before playing your game you will need to load the desired profile you created for that game Please verify that you have loaded the correct profile for the game you wish to play It is always a good idea to check the profile before you begin the PC game This will ensure the SGC2909 s controls are configured correctly for the game b When you return to the main menu all the controls of the SGC2909 will be assigned according to the loaded profile 8 DEFAULT button Clicking on the DEFAULT
6. buttons cannot be re programmed with the Profile Editor Mouse Button The mouse button is used to turn on off mouse movement mode By default mouse movement is automati cally assigned to the right analog stick This means if mouse movement mode is activated the right analog stick will automatically control the mouse cursor Pressing the mouse button will turn the integrated blue LED on With the mouse LED on moving the right analog stick will control the mouse cursor With the mouse LED off the right stick will return to its default Rz and Z axis control If desired you can use the Profile Editor to assign mouse movement to the left analog stick but you must still press the mouse button to activate the mouse movement mode Mouse movement will only be emulated when the mouse button s blue LED is illuminating Vibration Feedback The Retractable PC Controller has two internal motors Their weights are unbalanced to provide vibration when it is activated by game software Note The vibration feedback will only function with software titles that support vibration You must have also loaded the SGC2909 s software There are many different force feedback and rumble effects available How ever due to differences in software and hardware design the Retractable PC Controller may not support all effects You will find that the range of effects that the Retractable PC Controller supports will vary from game to game Vibration Feature is not compa
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8. rapidly or erratically Answer Adjust the Velocity and Acceleration Sliders Open the Profile Editor Click the Speed button the main menu to access the Mouse Speed Adjust sub menu You try adjusting the Velocity and Acceleration sliders to improve the mouse movement of the analog sticks Once you make an adjustment try it out by turning the mouse movement mode on Unfortunately due to differ ences in the design of the analog stick and mouse you may never be able to achieve prefect mouse movement Question assigned mouse movement to my left analog stick but it doesn t work in my game Answer 1 You must activate mouse movement mode Verify that the mouse button s blue LED is on If it is not then mouse movement mode is turned off Press the mouse button to activate mouse movement mode You cannot control the mouse cursor unless you activate the SGC2909 s mouse movement mode Answer 2 SGC2909 must be in analog mode If the SGC2909 is set to digital mode the analog sticks are non operational Verify that the red analog LED is on If it is not then the SGC2909 is in digital mode Press the analog button to switch the SGC2909 to analog mode Answer 3 Verify that the SGC2909 is properly installed If the SGC2909 is not properly installed the mouse movement feature will not function You can confirm that the SGC2909 was properly installed by checking your device manager Use the following steps to access your device manager
9. the Advanced button will open the Profile Editor main menu You should take some time to familiarize yourself with how your SGC2909 controller functions See how the controls function in analog and digital mode 9 Philips Retractable PC Controller Properties li Test Page lib Calibration li Effect Page lil About r Axes Information r Pov Info Left Joystick Right Joystick M Remap POY to Left Joystick Advanced gt Button State o O O O0 o O O 0 Device state The device is connected 11 EN Properties 8 The CALBRATION PAGE is used to calibrate the analog sticks This page is only used if you experience mis aligned axes or erratic shaky response of the analog sticks on the TEST PAGE Click the SET button and follow the onscreen instructions ag Philips Retractable PC Controller Properties 77 lib Test Page Mb Calibration Ij Effect Page lib About Please cycle two joystick with biggest radius Then release joystick to make it in center position And click button Set to calibrate it Set X 127 Z 127 Y 127 Rz 127 Left Joystick Right joystick Connect state The device is connected 12 Properties The EFFECT PAGE is used to verify that the vibration motors are functioning properly M
10. while the left analog stick controls the X and Y axis The right analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis The LED below the Analog button will be illuminated when Analog mode is on Note The D pad functions as a POV hat for most software titles but may operate differently depending on the design of each individual game Care The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller is an electronic unit and should be treated with care when handling We recommend that you do not store the unit in direct sunlight or at extreme temperatures or spill any liquids on the unit Finally do not open the case of the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Maintenance and servicing should be done by Philips only If you are experiencing difficulties with your SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller please check the following Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting Below are our basic troubleshooting tips A more detailed FA Q is included on the SGC2909 Software s main directory The F A Q is in PDF format e Make sure the Retractable PC Controller is plugged firmly into your computer s USB port Try connecting the Retractable PC Controller to a different USB port Connect the Retractable PC Controller to a USB port on your computer Do not connect through external hubs Make sure you have properly installed the Retractable PC Controller through your operating system Open the Gaming Options Game Controllers applet to verify that the Retractable PC Controller is installed pro
11. 8SE one new entry called Philips Joypad Mouse will be listed under the Human Input Devices HID category b In all Windows operating systems a new entry should be listed under the Keyboards category The new entry should be HID Keyboard Device c In all Windows operating systems a new entry should be listed under the Keyboard category The new entry should be HID Compliant Mouse 3 Ifall these entries are listed then the SGC2909 has been properly installed If not then you will need to uninstall the SGC2909 software by following the Uninstall instructions listed within the SGC2909 Instruction Manual Then reinstall the software and re check the device manager to ensure the SGC2909 was properly installed 4 If the reinstall doesn t work you should check and verify that the device manager doesn t have any Un known Device listed Check the Human Interface Device and Universal Serial Bus controllers If you see any Unknown Device you should uninstall it You should right click on the Unknown Device to highlight and click on Uninstall or Remove The entry should now be removed from the device manager You should now try reinstalling the software according to the instructions for your operating system Question want to use my SGC2909 in First Person Shooters games want my SGC2909 to perform similarly to my Playstation2 controller How can configure the SGC2909 to do this Answer M
12. 9x if you have Windows ME You will need to select the appropriate CD ROM directory when asked by Windows The necessary files will then by copied to your PC Answer 2 Win98SE and ME may require the Windows CD to complete the installation Some PC manufacturers do not provide a Windows CD with their computer when they ship it to the customer The actual files that Windows is looking for when you are trying to install the SGC2909 are called Cab files and these are usually found in a directory on your Windows CD Win98 if you have Windows 98 or Win9x if you have Windows ME However if the manufacturer did not give you a CD then they may have made a backup of these files somewhere on your hard drive The standard location to place these files is the C Windows Options Cabs directory or sometimes simply the C Cabs directory You can also try the C Windows System32 Drivers directory for the location of the files The last possible location to place these files is C Win98 or C Win9x When the Windows installer for the SGC2909 asks you for your Windows CD simply click OK it will come back to you saying that it can not find a particular file and at the bottom of the window that comes up it will tell you where it is trying to Copy The Files From in a small window Click in this window and delete whatever is in there and try replacing it with one of the above locations If nei ther works then you should get in touch with the company who supplied your
13. EXT button to begin the software installation You should now see the following screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system Installation 8 Note During installation on Windows XP and 2000 the following digital signature message may appear The message will read that the Philips Controller has not passed Windows Logo testing Please click Con tinue Anyway or Yes to continue with the installation Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Philips Controller has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows lt P Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation In Windows XP and Windows 2000 the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller should be connected to your PC before beginning software installation If the SGC2909 is not connected to your PC the following warn ing message will appear If this message appears you must connect the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller to the computer You may need to wait a few seconds for Windows to load the HID drivers Once complet ed you can click the OK
14. Make sure the SGC2909 is connected to a USB port o Manapor Ele Action Yew tip e FO 23 8 MA W Comenser Se Osk dives 7 W Display adapters E Gb VeDICD ROM dives Floppy dsk controllers Bh Moppy dsk drives dy haman Interface Devkes Ja dy y ES IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Ey teytork gt D gt Randard 101 102 Key or Marosalt Natural PS 2 Keyboard y Mice and other pointing devices 4 T PER Compatible Mouse Eb Universal Serial Bus controllers FAQs 1 In Windows XP and 2000 right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and then click on Prop erties You should now see the System Properties window Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button In Windows ME and 98SE right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and then click on Properties You should now see the System Properties window Click on the Device Manager tab 2 You should now see the device manager Verify that the device manager has the following devices listed Note Attached is a screenshot of the entries that should be listed within your respective Windows operating system a In WinXP and Win2000 two new entries called Philips Controller and HID compliant game control ler will be listed under the Human Interface Device category In WinME one new entry called Philips Joypad Mouse will be listed under the Human Interface Devices category In Win9
15. PC and ask them where your Cab files are kept on your PC General Questions Question How do know if my PC game supports USB controllers Answer Check the recommended system specifications on the game s packaging Check in the game s instruction manual or readme file As a last resort you can contact the game publisher for technical support or see if a FA Q can be found on the publisher s website Question My SGC2909 does not work with my PC game Answer 1 The PC game doesn t support USB controllers If the PC game doesn t support USB game controllers you will need to use our Profile Editor software and cre ate a custom profile Please consult the SGC2909 instruction manual FAQs Answer 2 The PC game supports USB controllers but the controller still doesn t work The SGC2909 will not automatically work with PC games that support USB controllers You will need to con figure the SGC2909 to the game The procedure for doing this varies from game to game You need to consult the game s instruction manual or contact the game publisher for instructions Usually you will need to enter the PC game s options or setup menu Within this menu there should be a controller configuration menu You will need to change the input device to the connected game controller The default input device is usually the keyboard Once this is completed you still need to configure assign map the buttons and controls of the SGC2909 to the g
16. RS and OTHER HARDWARE and then GAME CONTROLLERS If running in Classic View you click on the GAME CONTROLLERS icon Once Game Controllers Gaming Options has opened the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller should be listed in the main Game Controllers Gaming Options Window with a status of OK next to it a 9 Game Controllers 4 These settings help you configure the game controllers installed on your computer Installed game controllers Controller Philips Retractable PC Controller Properties 5 Highlight Philips Retractable PC Controller by clicking on it Then click on PROPERTIES button to open the Philips Retractable PC Controller Properties Window 6 The Retractable PC Controller Properties consists of four pages for testing all the functions of the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller 7 TEST PAGE is used for verifying that all buttons and controls are functioning properly Pressing a button on the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller will highlight that button on the TEST PAGE Move the analog sticks and d pad of the Retractable PC Controller and see if they respond correctly By default the d pad will function as a POV hat Placing a check in the Remap POV hat to Left Joystick will set the d pad to control the X Y axes This will disable the d pad s default POV controls and the d pad and left analog stick will have the same directional movement controls Clicking
17. SGC2909 Q User manual PHILIPS Contents A delete dtr gd ae i dete aao AEE E ae 3 System REGUIPSMENES 324 2 oedsrersenaewor abe nt mei reads 3 Product Peatures 2 actors A A AS 3 Controller Diagrami ces oes ae dices ei oo 4 Button Descriptions cosas sit eee tube be fogs 4 5 Installation AM E es onder ea pee e e arearees 5 10 PEOPELUES A ete ees ante aah Sea rats aise dia eae A 10 13 Profile Editor sitio th goa eele dha teenies ia 14 21 Uninstall vs tias idad 21 22 Vista 32 Addend UM sia gracias ria 23 28 Mac System Requirements 2 A ee dacey ee 29 Mac Installation i kvds ieee rice a E E E 29 30 A 30 Windows Troubleshooting res 31 Mac Troubleshooting spas A A Saws 31 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 0 00 cece eee eee eee 32 40 Technical SUpport sica deeds gbdeew E E 41 FCC Warning 120 sesrs conri 41 Introduction IMPORTANT Before using this product please read your PC MAC system instruction manual for safety and other information Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the A Retractable PC Controller for use with personal computers Retractable connection cable keyboard mouse emulation software Profiler and rubberized tactile grips provide maximum control and portability The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller is equipped with two built in motors which have unbalanced weights to provide vibration feedback in games that support this feature The Keyboard Mouse emula tion profile editor softwa
18. Vi Detak User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer Once initialization has finished the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Install Wizard screen will appear After reading the notice press the NEXT button to begin the software installation You should now see the screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system Note During installation of Windows Vista the following Windows security message will appear Win dows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Please click Install this driver software anyway In Windows Vista the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller should be connected to your Computer before Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install drover software obtained trom your manufacturer s webute or dik Unsigned software from other soueces may harn your computer or steal irdormation vo See detels beginning software installation If the SGC2909 is not connected to your PC the following message will ap pear Please Plug into the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller If this message appears plug the control ler in to your computer You may need to wait a few seconds for Windows to load the HID drivers Once completed you can click the OK button Please plug into the Philips Retractable PC Controller
19. acceleration to see what changes it causes to the emulated mouse movement As you make the changes you can immediately test the effects by pressing the mouse button to activate mouse movement mode If the blue mouse button LED is on you can test these settings by moving the selected analog stick 10 PRINT button This button allows you to print the main menu of the Profile Editor for reference during gameplay A printout will provide you with a reference of the assigned keys Congratulations you now know all the features and functions of the profile editor software You are now ready to create your own custom profile for your PC games Assignments and programming are automatically loaded as the changes are made Once you have completed your profile you should save it for a later date You can then close the Profile Editor as the created profile is automatically loaded Note If you want to test your profile it is recommended that you simply use your text editor or Microsoft Word Pressing the controller s buttons in these programs and PC games will output the assigned key board keys Give it a try To test mouse movement you will need to press the Mouse button and verify that the blue mouse LED is on This indicates that mouse movement mode is activated Now move the analog stick that you assigned mouse movement to Your mouse cursor should automatically move When the SGC2909 is in digital mode the d pad will control mouse movement and lose any cont
20. allation To continue installing click Resume To quit the Setup program click Exit Setup Exit Setup 10 Installation amp Properties 2 If you previously installed the SGC2909 software on your PC the following Windows prompt may appear This prompt will only appear if you selected to backup profiles during a previous SGC2909 software unin stall If you click Yes the backup profiles will be automatically loaded If you click No the backup profiles will be deleted This prompt will not appear during the first installation of the SGC2909 software Load game backup profiles ves __ no Properties SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Properties Congratulations you should have completed installing your game controller and its software The SGC2909 is now ready for use You should now test all the functions of your SGC2909 to ensure it is functioning properly Verify that the SGC2909 is connected to your PC before continuing 1 2 3 To test the SGC2909 you will need to open the Windows Control Panel and click on the Game Controllers or Gaming Options icon In Windows 98SE ME and 2000 you must click on the START button in the Windows Task Bar and select SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL Now click on the Gaming Options Icon In Windows XP you must click on the START button in the Windows Task Bar and select CONTROL PANEL If Windows XP is running in Category View you select PRINTE
21. ame The controller configuration menu should display all the gameplay functions of the PC game and the default keys that control these functions For example Jump Space key Within this screen you should click on the gameplay function you wish to configure and then press the desired button on the SGC2909 The exact procedure for configuring the gameplay functions will vary from game to game Consult the PC game s instruction manual Question My SGC2909 does not vibrate with my PC game Answer 1 PC game doesn t support vibration or force feedback You need to verify that the PC game in question supports vibration or force feedback The majority of PC games do not The SGC2909 will only work in PC games that support vibration or force feedback You should check the game s instruction manual and packaging Also check the website of the game publisher and developer If you still can not find any information you should try contacting the game publisher Most PC games that only support the mouse and keyboard as input devices do not support vibration feedback Please keep this in mind Answer 2 PC game supports vibration feedback but the SGC2909 still doesn t vibrate Please make sure you have installed the SGC2909 software from the SGC2909 CD Please test the control ler s vibration in the Gaming Options Game Controllers applet found in the Windows Control Panel If the SGC2909 s vibration feedback works when tested then the pr
22. ble PC Controller A shortcut to the Philips Retractable PC Controller folder was also added to your programs folder in the Start Menu To uninstall Retractable PC Controller s software Click on the START button in the Windows Task Bar Select the PROGRAMS folder on the START MENU Scroll down to the Philips folder then select the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller folder Select uninstall The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstaller will start You have three selections available Automatic will automatically uninstall the Retractable PC Controller soft ware Custom will allow you to choose which modifications to make during uninstall Repair will allow you to reinstall the software if original files are corrupted Note Custom uninstall is not recommended for the novice user Select Automatic and then click NEXT Click FINISH to begin the uninstall Follow the onscreen prompts to finish the uninstall During the uninstall process you may be prompted to disconnect your controller If this occurs disconnect the controller and press the OK button If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the OK but ton Some PCs require several seconds to detect the SGC2909 as disconnected During the uninstall process a Windows prompt will ask Leave game profiles saved on your system If you click the Yes button the profiles you crea
23. button will reset the SGC2909 controls to the default setting The default setting is recommended for use with PC games that support USB game controllers 9 SPEED button This button will open the Mouse Speed Adjust sub menu as shown below This sub menu is used to adjust the velocity and acceleration of the emulated mouse movement These two options allow you to improve the emulated mouse movement of the analog sticks In some PC games the emulated mouse movement may move to rapidly or slowly You may also find precision to be poor Adjusting these two op tions will improve the emulated mouse movement and provide a better game play experience Profile Editor amp Uninstall a Velocity You can adjust velocity by dragging the slider with your mouse s left button The velocity set ting adjusts how fast the mouse cursor will move when you use the SGC2909 analog stick This setting adjusts the number of pixels the mouse cursor will move per second The left of the slider will cause the velocity to be slower while the right side of the slider will increase the velocity b Acceleration You can adjust acceleration by dragging the slider with your mouse s left button The acceleration setting adjusts the sensitivity of the SGC2909 analog stick The left of the slider will cause the acceleration to be slower while the right side of the slider will increase the acceleration Note It is recommended that you adjust the velocity and
24. ction It will be de tected as a pop up window on your system tray on the lower right of your screen The window will say INSTALLING DEVICE DRIVER SOFTWARE Once install is complete the following window appears USB HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE Device driver software installed successfully The controller installation is now complete and you can proceed to the Vista instruction section of your manual Software installation for users ofVista Philips recommends installing the software under an administrator account for an easier installation procedure Note If using a standard user account you will need to enter an administrator s password in the text box of the window below to install the controller software due to the limited privileges of your standard user account Once you enter the password click on the OK button and jump to step 5 of the Administrator user account procedure and follow the remaining steps Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before Setup for Philips Retractable PC Controller exe Unidentified Publisher To continue type an administrator password and then click OK ta co Y Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer 23 Vista 32 Addendum 1 The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller should be connected to your PC before beginning software instal lation under Windows Vista 2 Close down all programs that are currently running on
25. e USB tree to verify that the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller is listed 5 The SGC2909 should be listed as SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller 6 If listed you can start your Mac game Mac OS X 10 2 Double click the HARD DRIVE icon Double click the ULTILITIES folder Double click the APPLE SYSTEM PROFILER icon Click the DEVICES AND VOLUMES tab Look at the USB tree to verify that the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller is listed The Retractable PC Controller should be listed as SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller If listed you can start your Mac game NOUR WN DS 29 30 Care amp Troubleshooting If the device is not listed in the USB tree it is not being detected If you are experiencing detection problems using the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller on your Mac please contact Apple to ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements If you are experiencing problems in a particular game please contact the game manufacturer Unfortunately there are some Mac games that the SGC2909 will be incompatible with The SGC2909 should be connected to a USB port directly on the Mac computer Analog Button Use to switch between digital and analog mode Analog mode is the default mode All buttons are accessible in digital and analog mode In digital mode the analog sticks are non operational and the D pad digitally controls the X and Y axis In the analog mode the D pad functions as a POV hat
26. e new entry should be HID Compliant Mouse 3 Ifall these entries are listed then the SGC2909 has been properly installed If not then you will need to uninstall the SGC2909 software by following the Uninstall instructions listed within the SGC2909 Instruction Manual Then reinstall the software and re check the device manager to ensure the SGC2909 was properly installed 4 If the reinstall doesn t work you should check and verify that the device manager doesn t have any Unknown Devices listed Check the Human Interface Device and Universal Serial Bus controllers categories If you see any Unknown Devices you should uninstall them You should right click on the Unknown Device to highlight it and click on Uninstall or Remove The entry should now be removed from the device manager You should now try reinstalling the software according to the instructions for your operating system 34 Question When plug my SGC2909 in and Windows runs through the detection process it asks me for my Windows CD do not have a Windows CD as it was not supplied with my computer so what do do Answer 1 Check and verify that you have the Windows CD If you have the Windows CD you should insert it into your CD ROM drive The actual files that Windows is looking for when you are trying to install the SGC2909 are called Cab files and these are usually found in a direc tory on your Windows CD Win98 if you have Windows 98SE or Win
27. e profiles you created will be backed up in C Users Public Public Documents SGC2909 Profiles backup profiles folder If you click the No button then all your created profiles will be deleted It is recommended that you click the Yes button if you wish to reinstall the SGC2909 software or are upgrading the SGC2909 software to a newer version This option will allow you to backup your cre ated profiles so they can be loaded when the SGC2909 is reinstalled or upgraded Once uninstall has finished the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstall Program will automatically close Uninstall thru the SGC2909 Software 1 Click on Start button Click on all Programs Click on Philips folder click on SGC2909 folder and select Uninstall and the following screen appears Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before a 7 Uninstall exe Unidentified Publisher gt Cancel I dont know where this program is from or what it s for gt Allow I trust this program know where it s from or I ve used it before Y Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer 27 EN Vista 32 Addendum 2 Click on Allow button The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstaller will start 3 You have three selections available Automatic will automatically uninstall the the Wireless PC Controller software Custom will allow you to choose which modifications to
28. etect the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller upon con nection The Retractable PC Controller will be detected by Windows as SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller In Windows 98SE and ME a Windows message will announce NEW HARDWARE FOUND The ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will open announcing that Windows has detected a USB Human Interface De vice Click NEXT to continue Windows will ask What do you want Windows to do Choose the default option Search for the best driver for your device Then click NEXT Follow the onscreen instructions to allow Windows to install the recommended HID drivers for your device NOTE If you are connecting a USB device for the first time Windows may ask for the Windows Setup CD ROM during installation to install the required system files In Windows XP and 2000 a Windows message will announce that NEW HARDWARE FOUND followed by another message announcing Human Interface Device Found Windows will then automatically load the correct HID drivers for the Retractable PC Controller Once installation has completed Windows may prompt you to restart your PC If this occurs please select YES Software installation for users of Windows 1 cas The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller should be connected to your PC before beginning software instal lation under Windows XP and 2000 In Windows 98SE and ME the software is installed first Close down all programs that are currently
29. file when your PC game supports USB game controllers When you assign a keyboard key to the controller s button pressing that button when now send the control ler button command and the keyboard key command This isn t a problem with PC games that only support the mouse and keyboard This PC game will only register the keyboard key However a game that supports USB game controllers will register the controller button and keyboard key So the game will assume you are pressing a controller button and keyboard key at the same time If you desire to use a custom profile with these games you can check if the PC game has a joystick controller enable option If it does try disabling it and then see if you can use the Profile Editor with the PC game Answer 2 You may have loaded the wrong profile for your controller Check and verify that you are using the correct profile for the game you desire to play You should get into the habit of checking the profile before you start your PC game This will ensure the SGC2909 is correctly config ured for the game you desire to play When you start your PC or reboot you must start the Profile Editor and load the desired profile Also if the PC loses connection with your SGC2909 you will need to start the Profile Editor and load the desired profile 37 38 Question The SGC2909 analog sticks provide poor control when mouse movement is assigned to the analog sticks The mouse cursor moves too slow too
30. ftware is installed and it will activate mouse movement mode Note This button is not MAC compatible Analog Button Use to switch between digital and analog mode Analog mode is the default mode All buttons are accessible in digital and analog mode In digital mode the analog sticks are non operational and the D pad digitally controls the X and Y axis In the analog mode the D pad functions as a POV hat while the left analog stick controls the X and Y axis The right analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis The LED below the Analog button will be illuminated when Analog mode is on Installation Note The D pad functions as a POV hat for most software titles but may operate differently depending on the design of each individual game You can also configure the D pad to control the X and Y axis through the Test Page found in the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller properties Enter amp Esc Buttons These two buttons will function the same as the Enter and Esc keys found on your Windows keyboard The En ter amp Esc buttons will commonly be used to select and exit menus during PC games These controller buttons can be used as a replacement for the Enter 8 Esc keys found on the keyboard You no longer need to take your hand off the controller to hit the keyboards Enter and Esc keys Note You must install the SGC2909 Software in order for these buttons to function If the software is not in stalled these buttons will not function Also these
31. ipment generate uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer on an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the users authority to operate the equipment Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft This product is not sponsored or endorsed by the companies mentioned herein 2007 Philips Accessories and Computer Peripherals All rights reserved All trade names and registered trademarks are property of the respective manufacturers listed Warranty Garantie Zaruka www philips com support 41 SGC2909 PHILIPS Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V or their respective owners 2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved www philips
32. ly reconnect If this doesn t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port 31 32 FAQs If your software title freezes or hangs up due to extending or retracting the cable you will need to try the following a Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect If this doesn t work try unplugging the USB connector from your Mac and then reconnecting to the same USB port b If the above tip does not work then you will need to quit the software by trying the following Try quit ting the open application Command Q Try Force Quit Press Command Options and Esc keys at the same time The last tip is to try restarting the computer hold down the power button on the front of the computer for five seconds After the Mac turns off press the button again to turn it on e Retractable PC Controller vibration feedback is not supported on the Mac e Profile Editor is not supported on the Mac e Enter Esc and Mouse buttons are not supported on the Mac Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Installation Questions Question The SGC2909 is not listed in Game Controllers Gaming Options in the Windows Control Panel Answer 1 The SGC2909 is not connected to the PC Verify that the SGC2909 is plugged into a USB port directly on your PC Do not connect the SGC2909 through USB hubs The SGC2909 should be connected directly to the PC s USB ports Answer 2 Try a differen
33. make during uninstall Repair will allow you to reinstall the software if original files are corrupted Note Custom uninstall is not recommended for the novice user 4 Select Automatic and then click NEXT 5 Click FINISH to begin the uninstall Follow the onscreen prompts to finish the uninstall During the unin stall process you may be prompted to disconnect your controller Please unplug the Philips Retractable PC Controller If this occurs disconnect the controller and press the OK button If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the OK button Some PCs require several seconds to detect the SGC2909 as disconnected Note For standard user accounts you can perform the uninstall process according to the two previous procedures You will be required to enter an administrators password in the text box of the window below if it appears during the uninstall Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before E Uninstall exe Unidentified Publisher To continue type an administrator password and then click OK Philips Y Detats Cx User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer 28 META tol Apple Mac Instructions and Setup Mac System Requirements e Mac computer with a G3 or later processor Mac OS 9 2 or later Mac OS X 10 2 or later e InputSprocket 1 7 games or higher for Mac OS 9 2 e Ga
34. me with HID Peripheral Support for Mac OS X 10 2 e USB port e Vibration feedback not supported in Mac Note Enter Esc and Mouse buttons not supported in Mac Mac Installation No driver software is provided for Mac computers as the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller is supported by native Human Interface Device HID support built into your Mac OS Simply connect the SGC2909 s USB con nector to one of the USB ports on your Mac and the operating system will detect it for you Vibration feedback is not supported in Mac Mac OS 9 2 must have the latest version of InputSprocket installed on the Mac The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller will only function with Mac OS 9 games that support InputSprocket You must use the InputSprocket interface to adjust or calibrate the SGC2909 settings Please consult your game s manual for instructions on how to configure the SGC2909 in your game The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller will only function with Mac OS X games that include HID periph eral support Please consult your game s manual to verify it includes HID peripheral support Also consult the manual for instructions on how to configure the Retractable PC Controller in your game To verify that your Mac OS has properly detected the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller you should perform the following steps Mac OS 9 2 1 Click the APPLE MENU 2 Click APPLE SYSTEM PROFILER 3 Click the DEVICES AND VOLUMES tab 4 Look at th
35. nswer This happens if you use the Profile Editor to assign mouse movement to the left analog stick The left analog stick controls the X Y axes When you set the SGC2909 to digital mode the d pad controls the X Y axes If you have mouse movement assigned to the left analog stick the SGC2909 s d pad will control mouse movement when the SGC2909 is set to digital mode Assigning mouse movement to the left analog stick will cause the d pad to lose its keyboard key programming when the SGC2909 is set to digital mode Keep this in mind when you use the Profile Editor It is recommended that the SGC2909 be set to analog mode when you desire to use the Profile Editor If you want to use the SGC2909 in digital mode then you cannot assign mouse movement to the left analog stick You should leave the default setting on the left analog stick Techincal Support If you require further assistance with your Retractable PC Controller please contact Tech Service department through either of the following means Technical Support For Technical Support send an email with the model number of the product and a detailed description of your problem to Email accessorysupport philips com FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devise pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equ
36. oblem is with the PC game There are many different force feedback and rumble effects available The supported effects will vary from game to game Unfortunately due to differences in software and hardware design the PC game controller may not support all the effects of the PC game You will find that the range of effects that the Retractable PC Controller supports will vary from game to game Question Can use the SGC2909 as a standard USB game controller games without the Profile Editor on PC games that support USB controller Answer Yes you can This is actually recommended by us You should not use the Profile Editor if your game supports USB game controllers Verify that you are using our default profile and then configure the SGC2909 within the PC game s controller configuration menu 35 36 FAQs Question My SGC2909 does not work in my MS DOS based game Answer USB Devices do not function in MS DOS USB devices do not function under the MS DOS environment There is no way to get an MS DOS game to recognize a USB device Question extended the cable of my SGC2909 and now the SGC2909 stopped working in my PC Game or my PC game froze Answer Do not extend or retract the connection cable of the SGC2909 while it is connected to a USB port The cable length should be adjusted before you connect the SGC2909 to your USB port Adjusting the length while the SGC2909 is connected to a USB port can cause your PC and game
37. ogram unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before E Uninstall axo Unidentified Publisher gt Cancel I don t know where this program is from or what it s for gt Allow I trust this program I know where it s from or I ve used it before Y Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer Vista 32 Addendum EN 3 Click on allow button to launch the uninstaller You have three selections available Automatic will automatically uninstall the the Wireless PC Controller software Custom will allow you to choose which modifications to make during uninstall Repair will allow you to reinstall the software if original files are corrupted Note Custom uninstall is not recommended for the novice user Select Automatic and then click Next Click FINISH to begin the uninstall Follow the onscreen prompts to finish the uninstall During the unin stall process you may be prompted to disconnect your controller If this occurs disconnect the controller and press the OK button If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the OK button Some PCs require several seconds to detect the SGC2909 as disconnected Tip x Please unplug the Philips Retractable PC Controller During the uninstall process a Windows prompt will ask Leave game profiles saved on your system If you click the Yes button th
38. om profile you will need to restart the SGC2909 Profile Editor and reload the same profile Question The Enter and Esc buttons on my SGC2909 do not work What do they do Answer SGC2909 software must be installed You must install the SGC2909 software If the software is not installed these two buttons will not function The Enter and Esc buttons will provide the same function of the Enter and Esc keys on your keyboard Enter and Esc is usually used to navigate through the game menus FAQs Profile Editor Software Questions Question received a Can t connect to SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Controller when I click on the SGC2909 icon Answer The SGC2909 is not connected to your PC s USB port Verify that the SGC2909 is directly connected to a USB port on your PC The SGC2909 must be connected in order to use the Profile Editor Question What does the profile editor do Answer The Profile Editor allows the SGC2909 to emulate mouse and keyboard commands on the controller This makes the SGC2909 compatible with all computer games even those that do not support controllers Question Why aren t my controls working correctly in my PC game The SGC2909 acts erratically when use the Profile Editor Answer 1 The game may support USB game controllers Check to verify if your PC game supports USB game controllers If it does you should not use the Profile Editor with the PC game You should only use the default pro
39. ost First Person Shooter games FPS are designed to only support the mouse and keyboard Most developers con sider the mouse and keyboard to provide the best control so controller support is usually very basic or not included Currently our Profile Editor will not allow you to setup the SGC2909 so it emulates the Playstation2 control setup in FPS game Currently only mouse movement can be assigned to the SGC2909 analog sticks You can con figure the D pad to the WASD keys and the right analog stick to mouse movement This will allow you to use the SGC2909 d pad to control character movement and the right analog stick to control the camera movement Question Can assign a keyboard key to analog sticks of the SGC2909 Answer No you cannot You can only assign mouse movement to the analog sticks 39 40 Question When use the Profile Editor my SGC2909 does not vibrate with my PC game Answer Most keyboard and mouse only PC games do not support vibration feedback Unfortunately most games that only support the mouse and keyboard due not support vibration feedback If you must use the Profile Editor with your PC game it means the game most likely doesn t support vibration feed back However contact the game publisher for verification Question When use the Profile Editor and set the SGC2909 to digital mode the d pad loses its key assignments The D pad controls my mouse cursor when set the controller to digital mode A
40. oubleshooting e Make sure the Retractable PC Controller is plugged firmly into your Mac s USB port Try connecting the Re tractable PC Controller to a different USB port Connect the Retractable PC Controller to a USB port on your Mac Do not connect through keyboard or external hubs Check the APPLE SYSTEM PROFILER to verify that your Mac is properly detecting the Retractable PC Controller In Mac OS 9 2 or later verify that the software title is Input Sprocket compatible In Mac OS X verify that the software has HID Peripheral Support Check your software s instruction manual to ensure it is supports USB controllers The Retractable PC Con troller can not be used with keyboard and mouse games The software title must support USB controllers Contact the game manufacturer to verify Make sure the retractable connection cable is fully extended Do not extend retract the connection cable while connected to a USB port as this can cause your soft ware title lose connection with the Retractable PC Controller Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect If this doesn t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port If the software title stops responding to the Retractable PC Controller this indicates that the connection may have been lost due to extending or retracting the connection cable Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatical
41. ove the left ana log stick to test the vibration of the left and right motor Note The ABOUT PAGE displays information regarding the Retractable PC Controller and the version number of the installed driver 4 Philips Retractable PC Controller Properties amS lb Test Page ib Calibration Please move the left joystick to test force feed back Force Intensity r Device State The device is connected 10 Once all tests have been performed you can click OK to close SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller prop erties If your PC game supports USB game controllers you can now start playing your games If you have a PC game that only supports the keyboard and mouse you should look through the Mouse and Key Profile Editor Software section to learn how to program the SGC2909 for use with your game 13 14 Profile Editor Profile Editor Mouse and Key Profile Editor Software What is the Profile Editor Software The Profile Editor is a program that allows you to customize your SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller for PC games that do not support USB game controllers lt can program keyboard keys and mouse movement to the SGC2909 allowing you to use the controller with PC games that only support the mouse and keyboard You can create multiple profiles for each PC game you own This allows you to have a customized control layout for the various PC games you play
42. p erly and operating correctly If the SGC2909 is not listed try disconnecting the controller and plugging it into another USB port You should also try uninstalling the SGC2909 software and then reinstalling You must follow the steps correctly to ensure the software is installed properly Make sure you have installed the Retractable PC Controller software Vibration feedback and Profile Editor will not work unless the SGC2909 software is installed on your PC Make sure the retractable connection cable is fully extended before connecting the SGC2909 to your PC Do not extend retract the connection cable while connected to a USB port as this can cause your software ti tle to lose connection with the Retractable PC Controller If this occurs wait several seconds and the Retract able PC Controller should automatically reconnect If this doesn t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port If this doesn t work you will need to exit the PC game and restart it If this occurs while you are using the SGC2909 with a game profile the loaded profile will be lost You would then need to exit the PC game restart the SGC2909 Profile Editor and reload the profile You can then restart your PC game Troubleshooting If the software title stops responding to the Retractable PC Controller this indicates that the connection may have been lost due to extending or retracting the connection cable WWait several seconds and
43. re and Dual Vibration feedback are not supported on MAC computers CAUTION Connection cable length should be adjusted before starting your PC or MAC game Extending or retracting cable during game play could cause the game to malfunction or crash It could also cause a loaded profile to be dropped Do NOT pull on the connection cable as this can damage the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller The con nection cable should be gradually extended until the desired length is reached System Requirements e IBM compatible personal computer with a Pentium 350 or higher processor e Microsoft Windows Vista 32 BIT x86 98SE ME 2000 or XP operating system e 32 MB of RAM or higher e 35 MB of available HDD space e Double speed CD ROM drive or higher e Super VGA monitor with display card supporting High Color USB port Product Features A Two 2 analog control sticks Left Right B Four 4 digital fire buttons 1 2 3 4 C Four shoulder triggers 5 6 7 8 D Start 8 Select Button 9 10 E Analog Button F Analog LED Indicator G Built in dual vibration PC only H 8 way directional control pad I Mouse button J Esc button K Enter button Controller Diagram Controller Diagram Mouse Button LED Escape Button Button 7 Lower Shoulder Button 5 Upper Shoulder Button 8 Lower Shoulder Button 6 Upper Shoulder Button1 Button 2 D Pad Button 4 Button 3 Button 9 Select
44. roller buttons that are programmed to it lt is recommended that the SGC2909 be set to analog mode when you desire to use the Profile Editor Uninstall Software uninstall for users ofWindows 98SE ME 2000 XP PC Controller software can be uninstalled if desired There are two procedures for uninstalling the Retractable PC Controller driver software Both procedures are listed below Both procedures will remove the SGC2909 software from your system Uninstall through Add Remove Programs 1 You can use the Add Remove Programs application included in your Windows operating system to unin stall the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller software 2 In Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP you must click on the START button in the Windows Task Bar and select SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL Now click on the Add Remove Programs icon 3 Once Add Remove Programs has opened you should scroll down to SGC2909 Retractable PC Control ler and highlight it by clicking on it Now click on the Remove button to open SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstall Program 4 Skip to step 6 in the UNINSTALL through RETRACTABLE PC CONTROLLER SOFTWARE section below 21 22 Uninstall Uninstall through Retractable PC Controller Software 1 DOAwN During installation of the SGC2909 software a folder was created in your system s program files directory The default location of the folder is C Program Files Philips SGC2909 Retracta
45. running on your computer Place the SGC2909 software CD into your CD ROM drive Click on the START button in the Windows Task Bar and choose RUN Click BROWSE and choose your CD ROM drive The LOOK IN box should display your CD ROM drive NOTE You may need to click on the My Computer icon in order to select your CD ROM drive Select Setup for Philips Retractable PC Controller exe and click OK The following window should appear Goon Retractable PC Controller Installation 4 Initializing Wise Installation Wizard Installation 6 Once initialization has finished the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Install Wizard screen will appear Welcome to Philips Retractable PC Controller Setup program This program will install Philips Retractable PC Controller on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup Program Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and PC USB will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Compatible with Windows XP 2000 98SE amp ME Veta 32 Bit Cancel 7 After reading the notice press the N
46. t USB port Try disconnecting the SGC2909 and plugging it into another USB port Always connect the SGC2909 to a USB port on the PC Answer 3 The SGC2909 was not properly installed The SGC2909 may not be properly installed The installation steps will vary depending on your operating system Verify that you performed the following 1 Windows ME and 98SE users must install the software first and then plug the SGC2909 controller to a USB port 2 Windows XP and 2000 users must plug the SGC2909 controller to a USB port and then they can install the software Try uninstalling the SGC2909 software according to the Uninstall instructions included in the SGC2909 instruc tion manual Please restart your PC once the software is uninstalled Then reinstall the controller and software Please follow the steps according to your operating system FAQs Answer 4 Verify that the SGC2909 is properly installed You can confirm that the SGC2909 was properly installed by checking your device manager Use the following steps to access your device manager Make sure the SGC2909 is connected to a USB port E Device Manager Ele Aton Yew Help e 08 S 23 8 BB USOLWORT W Computer e Dish drives 8 Display adapters wa DVD CD ROM drives amp Poopy dsk controllers Eb Poppy dice drives By Human Interface Devices py da l pat gt Hg IDE ATA ATAPI controlers d gt Keyboards Y D gt Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural PS 2 Ke
47. ted will be backed up in C Program Files Philips SGC2909 Game Backup Profiles folder If you click the No button then all your created profiles will be deleted It is recom mended that you click the Yes button if you wish to reinstall the SGC2909 software or are upgrading the SGC2909 software to a newer version This option will allow you to backup your created profiles so they can be loaded when the SGC2909 is reinstalled or upgraded 10 Once uninstall has finished the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstall Program will automatically close 11 Once installation has completed Windows may prompt you to restart your PC If this occurs please select YES Vista 32 Addendum Installation Installation procedure for users ofWindows Vista To properly install your SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller the controller must be connected to your USB port first Once Windows Vista has properly loaded the HID human interface device driver for the SGC2909 you can begin software installation Carefully follow the steps below Controller installation for users of Vista 1 Pull the retracting extension cable to desired play length With your computer turned on and Vista running connect the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller s USB connector to one of the USB ports on your PC The SGC2909 should be connected to a USB port directly on the PC 3 Vista will automatically detect the SGC2909 Retractable PC controller upon conne
48. the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect If this doesn t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port If your software title freezes or hangs up due to extending or retracting the cable you will need to try the following a Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect If this doesn t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port b If the above tip does not work then you will have to exit the software title Press Ctrl and Alt keys down at the same time and then press the Del key Try closing down the software title If this does not work you will need to restart your PC The Retractable PC Controller will only vibrate in software titles that support vibration Contact the game manufacturer to verify You must have also loaded the SGC2909 software There are many different force feed back and rumble effects available However due to differences in software and hardware design the Retract able PC Controller may not support all effects You will find that the range of effects that the Retractable PC Controller supports will vary from game to game Check your software s instruction manual to ensure it supports USB controllers If the PC game supports USB controllers then you do not need to use the Profile Editor If it only supports the mouse and keyboard then you must use the SGC2909 Profile Editor Mac Tr
49. tible with MAC computers Installation Installation procedure for users of Windows XP amp 2000 To properly install your SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller the controller must be connected to your USB port first Once Windows XP and 2000 have properly loaded the HID human interface device drivers for the SGC2909 you can begin software installation Carefully follow the steps below Installation procedure for users of Windows 98SE amp ME Installation step for Windows 98SE and ME is the same as the Windows XP and 2000 However you will need to install the software first and once finished you can plug in the controller Please perform the installation in this order to ensure the SGC2909 and software is installed properly Carefully follow the steps below in the correct order Note If you are connecting a USB device for the first time Windows 98SE and ME may ask for the Windows Setup CD ROM during installation to install the required system files You will need to place the Windows Setup CD ROM in your CD ROM drive to finish the installation Installation Controller installation for users of Windows 1 2 Pull the retracting extension cable to desired play length With your computer turned on and Windows running connect the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller s USB connector to one of the USB ports on your PC The SGC2909 should be connected to a USB port directly on the PC Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP will automatically d
50. tion will be described below You select the desired option by clicking on it a Assign a key This option is used to assign any keyboard key to the highlighted controller button Once this option has been selected the Advanced Key Map window will appear 2 Advanced Key Map a ii Single key for a Cancel b Pressing any keyboard key will assign the pressed key to the selected controller button In our example above the L key has been assigned to controller button 7 Pressing the Cancel button will cancel the pro gramming and return you to the main menu Clicking OK will program the L key to controller s button 7 c Once you click OK you will be returned to the main menu You will now see that button 7 s label has changed to 7 L This indicates that pressing controller button 7 will produce the L key mm SGC2909 PROFILER V1 0 E DEFAULT PHILIPS 16 Profile Editor d Mouse Left Button This option allows you to assign the mouse s left button to the highlighted button Once selected the controller is automatically programmed In our example below the left mouse but ton has been assigned to the d pad right directional SGC2909 PROFILER V1 0 DEFAULT PHILIPS e Mouse Right Button This option allows you to assign the mouse s right button to the highlighted but ton Once selected the controller is automatically programmed In our example below the right mouse bu
51. to lose connection with the SGC2909 If this occurs you can try the tips below If the PC Game stops responding to the SGC2909 coil this indicates that the connection may have been lost due to extending or retracting the connection cable Wait several seconds and the SGC2909 d should auto matically reconnect If this doesn t work you will need to exist the PC game and restart it If this occurs while you are using the SGC2909 with a game profile the loaded profile will be lost You would then need to exist the PC game restart the SGC2909 Profile Editor and reload the profile You then can restart your PC game If your software title freezes or hangs up due to extending or retracting the cable you will need to try the following Wait several seconds and the SGC2909 should automatically reconnect If this doesn t work try un plugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port If the above tip does not work then you will have to exist the software title Press Ctrl and Alt keys down at the same time and then press the Del key Try closing down the software title If this does not work you will need to restart your PC Please do not extend or retract the SGC2909 s cable while it is connected to the USB port If you need to adjust the length you should exit the PC game Unplug the SGC2909 from your USB port and adjust the cable to the desired length Plug the SGC2909 to your USB port and restart the PC game If you were using a cust
52. tton has been assigned to the controller s button 3 SGC2909 PROFILER V1 0 fies EM PHILIPS 17 Profile Editor f You can repeat the steps described above to program all the buttons of the controller Programming the d pad is the same as programming buttons 5 Mouse movement can be assigned to the Left or and Right analog sticks Mouse movement is the only option that can be assigned to the analog sticks Mouse movement can be assigned to one or both analog sticks a Click on the label of the analog stick you wish to program In our example the right analog stick is selected You can then select the Map to Mouse Movement option to automatically assign mouse move ment to the right analog stick b You will then return to the main menu The mouse movement has been assigned to the right analog stick Moving the right analog stick will control the mouse cursor if the mouse movement mode is activated la GC2909 PROFILER V10 x 18 Profile Editor Note You must press the mouse button to activate the mouse movement mode Please verify that the blue mouse LED is turned on If it is not then mouse movement will not be activated 6 SAVE button Once you have finished programming you should click the SAVE button to save your profile for a use at a later date a Clicking the SAVE button will bring up the following window Type a profile name within the File Name box and click the Save button
53. u You can also check the game publisher s website or contact their technical support department How to program the SGC2909 with Profile Editor Software The following section will show you how to create a profile for the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Creat ing a profile will allow you to use the SGC2909 with your mouse and keyboard games 1 You can start the Profile Editor by double clicking on the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller desktop shortcut An image of the desktop shortcut is shown below You can also start the Profile Editor by clicking on the ADVANCED button within the Test Page of the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Properties E AC Gi lllos Profile Editor 2 You should now see the main menu of the Profile Editor In the main menu you can assign keyboard keys and mouse movement to the SGC2909 You can assign a keyboard key to any of the SGC2909 s buttons and d pad directionals You can assign mouse movement to the left or and right analog stick E 562909 PROFILER VLO 3 To program a controller button you must click on the button label representing the controller key In the screen below we are programming button 7 gt pr SGC2909 PROFILER V1 0 Assign a key Mouse Left Button Mouse Right Button 15 Profile Editor 4 When you click on a button label a pop up menu will appear with three available options Assign a key Mouse Left Button and Mouse Right Button Each op
54. yboerd gt Mice and other poring devices Sf chant mouse WD PS 2 Compatible Mouse amp Universal Serial Bus controlers 1 In Windows XP and 2000 right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and then click on Prop erties You should now see the System Properties window Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button In Windows ME and 98SE right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and then click on Properties You should now see the System Properties window Click on the Device Manager tab 2 You should now see the device manager Verify that the device manager has the following devices listed Note Attached is a screenshot of the entries that should be listed within your respective Windows operating system a In WinXP and Win2000 two new entries called Philips Controller and HID compliant game control ler will be listed under the Human Interface Device category In WinME one new entry called Philips Joypad Mouse will be listed under the Human Interface Devices category In Win98SE one new entry called Philips Joypad Mouse will be listed under the Human Input Devices HID category b In all Windows operating systems a new entry should be listed under the Keyboards category The new entry should be HID Keyboard Device c In all Windows operating systems a new entry should be listed under the Mouse category Th
55. your computer 3 Place the SGC2909 software CD into your CD ROM drive If you have auto play enabled the auto play window will be displayed shortly after inserting the CD into your drive You may double click on Setup for Philips Wireless PC Controller exe to begin the software installation F ke AutoPlay m DVD RW Drive D SGC2909 PHIU E Always do this for software and games Install or run program a E Publisher not specified General options A Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer et AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel If auto play is not enabled click on the Start button select Computer Double click on the CD drive where the SGC2909 CD is located This will launch the installer Follow the on screen instructions a DVD RW Drive D SGC2909 PHILIPS E Always do this for software and games Install or run program Eo Publisher not specified z PHILIPS General options A Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel 24 Vista 32 Addendum 4 i You will see the screen below Click on Allow Doet run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before a Y Setup for Phips Ret actable PC Conroe exe Unidentdied Pubbsher Cancel I don t know where this program it from or what s for gt Allow I trust thes program know where a i from or I ve used it before

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