ENGLISH separate fire functions. Cool-touch metal pinkie switch can be assigned shift functionality to double up on programmable commands. 3D Rudder Twist handle on joystick for precise rudder control; includes integrated rudder lock mechanism. commands. Missile Launcher Flip up the spring-loaded safety cover to activate missile launches. 2 x 8-way hat switches -1 pre-defined as point of view; select from multiple view perspectives and assign frequently used commands. Mode selector switch 3-position rotary switch with tristate LED to indicate program mode. 3 Fire Buttons Backlit buttons conveniently positioned on joystick head for instant access in the heat of the battle. General Features Backlighting Illuminated buttons and Multi-Function Display (MFD) - ideal for low light environments, guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. Adjust brightness via Windows control panel. Metal parts Part metal construction for increased durability and maximum comfort during extended gameplay. Precision centering mechanism Non-contact technology on x and y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability. 3 X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 Throttle 2 Fire Buttons Conveniently positioned on throttle head for instant access in the heat of the battle. Left mouse button. Mouse controller, which can also function as a hat switch. Smooth-action thumb slider provides axes for pitch, trim and yaw settings or zoom in/out view. 9:05 PM Page 4 Multi-Function Display (MFD) screen indicates: Mode and shift state Mode state is determined by mode selector on the head of the stick. User defined Text area -indicates name of command assigned to button when activated. -supplies name of profile in use and enables on-the-fly profile selection. Profile can also be changed during gameplay by pressing clutch button and scrolling though available profiles moving the pointof- view hat switch up and down. Move the same button left to clear current profile or right to activate profile. Multi Time Displays Time zone (set origin and destination local times in control panel) Formattable date/month/time Stopwatch for flight time Two rotaries provide axes for pitch, trim and yaw GETTING STARTED In order for this product to function correctly please install the drivers on the CD supplied with this product. INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS. XP A) Drivers Only For Typical Users 1 With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows. Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. 3 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4 After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. 5 At the Driver Setup screen, if you havenOt already done so, plug in your controller and click on Next. 6 At the Driver Setup screen, click Next to test your controller. 7 When the Saitek Controller screen appears, try out all your controllerOs buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. For more information on the use of the control panel, please see the Maintaining your Controller Settings section of this manual. 8 At the Software Setup screen, select Do not install the SST Programming Software and click Next. The Programming Software can be installed at a later date by following instruction (B). below 9 At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or you can choose to select this option later. 10 Click on Finish to complete the installation. 5 ENGLISH settings. Clutch (I) Button Initiates ’safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality on MFD without activating commands. 8-way hat switch: Select from multiple view perspectives and assign frequently used commands. Scroll wheel positioned on rear of throttle for index finger activation; includes built-in button. 4 Progressive throttle control Super smooth action with metal tension adjustment and detents for programming idle (0-20%) and afterburner (80-100%) settings. X52 manual(ok)(24/11/04) 2004.12.22 9:05 PM Page 6 B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 Follow points 1 . 7 of the install procedure in A), then at the Software Setup screen, select Install the SST Programming Software and click Next. 2 In the following Software Setup screen, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to install such features as the Saitek Magic Mouse, HID-compliant mouse, Saitek Magic Keyboard and HID Keyboard Device (these are what XP calls the various elements of your Saitek controller). Continue to click on Next and Finish to accept the installat...