GoFlight GF-P8 User manual

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GF-P8
8 Pushbutton/LED Panel
Cockpit Control Module
simulation experience more realistic and enjoyable.
Congratulations on your purchase of a
GoFlight GF-P8 8-Pushbutton/LED
Panel module, part of the extensive
family of GoFlight GF-P8 Cockpit Control
System modules with a wide variety of
aircraft and is sure to make your flight
The steps below will assist in ensuring the GF-P8 will be easy to install, configure and use. Following
these instructions will help to get you up in the “virtual skies”as quickly as possible.
NOTE If you own other GoFlight hardware and have already installed the most
current
version of software on your system, you do not need to install the software again.
Simply skip the software installation steps in the instructions below.
Installing a GF-P8 Module
1. Get on line and go to www.goflightinc.com.
2. On the GoFlight home page click Support.
3. Click on “GF Config x.xx”to download the latest module drivers and configuration software.
4. Click “Run” or “Save” and follow the instruction to install the software. If the software installer detects
that GoFlight software is already installed on your system, it will prompt you to overwrite. Click the Yes
button to overwrite the existing version of GoFlight software. This is useful if you wish to keep the
configuration settings for other GoFlight modules installed on your system. However, you should first
make sure that the software you are overwriting is an older version and not a newer one.
5. If you are going to mount the GF-P8 module into a GF-AC rack, install the module in any desired
location in the rack using the two thumbscrews provided.

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NOTE: When tightening the GF-P8 mounting or thumbscrews, be careful not
to
over-tighten the screws as it is possible to strip the threads in the mounting holes
or break the mounting screws if excessive force is applied.
6. Plug the USB cable “B”connector end (square) into the connector on the back of the GF-P8
circuit board.
7. Plug the USB cable “A”connector end (rectangular) to a USB port on your computer or hub.
The message “New Hardware Found”may appear briefly, showing that the GF-P8 was detected.
*To configure your GF-P8 for use with your favorite flight simulator, run the GFConfig program.
Either click Start-->Programs-->GoFlight to access the GoFlight program or…
*Double-click on the GoFlight Config icon on your desktop, if you choose to create one.
8. Click on the graphic illustration of the GF-P8. It will become highlighted in a red outlined border.
Then assign the desired function for each pushbutton from the drop-down list provided for each
of the 8 pushbutton switches.

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GF-P8 Warranty
This product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, GoFlight Technologies, Inc. ® (“GoFlight”) will,
at its option, repair or replace, at no charge, any component determined to be defective. The liability under this
warranty is limited to the repair and/or replacement of the defect or defective part, and does not include shipping
expenses. This warranty does not apply if, in the determination of GoFlight, this product has been damaged by
accident, abuse, improper usage, or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than GoFlight.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF SALABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GOFLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES,
INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
GoFlight Technologies, Inc. 163 SW Freeman Ave. Suite D, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
97123
Phone: [phone]
www.goflightinc.com
P/N GF-P8-vPOH-002 Revision 2.2 25Sep2010
Copyright © 2010 GoFlight Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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