Pretorian Optimax Joystick User manual

Pairing Troubleshooting
If your OPTIMAX JOYSTICK unit does not operate correctly, please
use the following guide to determine the cause. If, after following
this guide, your unit still does not operate, please contact your sup-
plier before returning it:
Symptom
Warranty
Your OPTIMAX JOYSTICK is warranted for 24 months from date of
purchase against defects in manufacture or component failure. The unit
is designed for domestic, educational, commercial and light industrial
applications. Use outside these areas will invalidate the warranty.
Unauthorised repair or modification, mechanical abuse, immersion in
any liquid or connection to any equipment other than a host computer
will invalidate the warranty.
Your OPTIMAX JOYSTICK uses a unique addressing system to ensure
that there is no interference from neighbouring units. The Joystick
transmits its data along with an address, and the Receiver unit only
responds to that address.
To function correctly, both the Joystick and Receiver unit must use the
same address. The process of negotiating an address is called 'Pairing'
and once learned, both the Joystick and Receiver units will retain the
information even when powered off or when changing the battery.
Your OPTIMAX JOYSTICK is supplied already paired but it may
occasionally be necessary to go through the process again- for
instance if a new Receiver is to be used with an existing Joystick
unit or in the unlikely event that one half 'forgets' the address.
To Pair the units, use the following procedure:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place the Joystick within one metre
(three feet) of the Receiver unit.
3. Press the button on the underside of
the Receiver unit. The LED should flash.
4. Within 10 seconds, briefly press the
button inside the battery compartment.
It is not necessary to move the joystick.
5. After a short period the LED should
light steadily for 5 seconds and cursor
operation should resume. Replace the
battery compartment cover.
6. If the LED stops flashing after around
15 seconds and does not light steadily,
repeat the process from (3). If it is still
not successful, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section.
Possible cause/ Remedy
No cursor movement-
LED remains lit
-Units are not Paired. Follow procedure in
Pairing section.
No cursor movement-
LED is not lit.
-Check USB or PS2 connection to computer.
-Units may not be correctly Paired. Follow
procedure in Pairing section.
Cursor movement is
erratic or sporadic.
-Battery may be flat- replace.
-Place Receiver unit away from metal objects
and in view of Joystick operating area.
-Out of range. Move Joystick closer to
Receiver.
-Interference from other radio equipment.
Change channels by rebooting computer
from cold.
Units will not Pair- LED
is extinguished after 15
seconds and cursor
does not move.
-Ensure that Joystick is held within one
metre (one yard) of Receiver while Pairing.
-Check battery- replace if flat.
Optimax Joystick is the first wireless joystick specifically
designed for users with motor skill difficulties.
With an operating range in excess of 10 metres the Optimax
Joystick can be used as either a desktop or hand-held unit
and is ideal for use in team/group sessions, or classroom
settings, to ensure everyone can participate.
The Optimax Joystick is specifically designed for cursor
movement to respond to the lightest touch (0.5 Newtons) for
accurate, cursor navigation and precise targeting of objects
on the computer screen.
Product Description
Optimax Joystick
Unit 37 Corringham Road Industrial Estate Gainsborough
Lincolnshire DN21 1QB United Kingdom
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
www.pretorianuk.com
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• State of the art radio link with an interference free
operating range exceeding 10 metres.
• Uses 2.4GHz global, licence-free ISM radio band.
• Light touch joystick movement (0.5 Newtons).
• Receiver unit includes two additional sockets.
• Precise tracking and cursor control.
• Four cursor speed settings.
• Audible alert for speed setting.
• Large footprint for stability.
• Low profile providing a natural hand-rest for
comfortable operation.
• Left/Right and Drag Lock buttons.
• Colour coded buttons mounted sub-flush to prevent
accidental operation.
• Sockets in the joystick unit to operate Left/Right click
buttons from remote switches.
• Typical 6 months battery life.
• Easy 'plug and play' installation (no additional drivers
required).
• Auto detecting PS2 and USB protocols.
• PC and Mac compatible.
Features Installation
Ensure your computer is fully turned-off and not just in
sleep mode.
Locate the relevant PS2 or USB socket on your computer
and plug-in your OPTIMAX JOYSTICK Receiver unit (if you
are using the PS2 socket on your computer you will need
the USB/PS2 adaptor supplied).
To optimise the range of the radio link, do not place the
Receiver unit behind your computer or close to large metal
objects or sources of interference such as wireless network
hubs, cellular telephones etc.
1. Invert the Joystick unit and remove the battery
compartment cover using a screwdriver.
2. Connect a good quality 9-Volt PP3/6F-22 (or equivalent)
battery (not supplied) to the battery connector. Alkaline
batteries will give best battery life. Do not replace the
battery compartment cover at this stage.
3. Turn on the computer and allow it to fully boot up. Check
that the LED on the rear of the Receiver unit lights for a
few seconds and is then extinguished. If it remains lit,
refer to the 'Pairing' section.
4. Move the Joystick to check for cursor movement and
then replace the battery compartment cover. Your
OPTIMAX JOYSTICK is now ready for use. If there is no
cursor movement, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Maintenance
Your OPTIMAX JOYSTICK has no user serviceable parts. If repair is
necessary the unit should be returned to Pretorian Technologies or
an authorised Distributor.
Carefully check the contents of the box, which are:
• Optimax Joystick unit
• Optimax Joystick Receiver unit with USB cable
• USB to PS2 adaptor plug
• T-Bar handle
• Soft ball handle
• Velcro mounting pad
• This manual
Speed Control Setting
The OPTIMAX JOYSTICK has four cursor speed settings. To
change cursor speed press and hold down the Drag Lock
button until you hear a 'beep' and then release.
To reduce cursor speed, press the Left Click button (each press
incrementally reduces the speed). To increase cursor speed,
press the Right Click button (each press incrementally
increases the speed).
Once you have selected the most suitable cursor speed,
press and hold down the Drag Lock button until you hear a
'beep'. The cursor speed is now set.
Compatibility
Optimax Joystick works with PS2 and USB compatible
computers including the majority of Personal Computers
(PCs) and Apple Macintosh computers.
Pack Contents
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