Saitek P150 User manual

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1. LEARN ABOUT THE BASICS…
Thank you for selecting Saitek’s new P150 Gamepad! Carefully
designed to be extremely versatile and ergonomically sound, this unique
gamepad offers long grips for comfortable play, making it perfect for a
wide range of hand sizes. As shown under Features and Controls , the
P150 boasts 8 buttons (6 fire buttons and 2 quick-fire triggers), all of
which are assignable in your favorite Windows®games. Also included is a
fast and responsive 8-way D-Pad, which even gives you the option of
attaching a handle for use as a mini joystick. And, you won’t ever have to
worry about losing the handle, since it stores right inside the unit when not
in use! Additionally, the USB connection lets you plug this gamepad in
without even turning your computer off—allowing you to connect the
Saitek P150 and start up a game whenever you’re in the mood, at a
moment’s notice!
Note: To achieve optimum performance and avoid potential conflicts,
we recommend that you remove any previously loaded controllers before
adding the P150 as the active controller. To do so, select the installed
controller in the Game Controllers window (under Control Panel), click
on Remove, and click on Yes to confirm.
2. …THEN INSTALL AND START TO PLAY!
a. Plug the Saitek P150 Gamepad into your computer’s USB port.
b. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, simply follow the
on-screen instructions.
c. When prompted, select Search for the best driver for your device.
d. At the next screen, click on the CD-ROM drive option, insert your
Windows®CD, and click on Next.
Note: Some computers store device driver files on your hard drive,
rather than on a separate CD. If your computer doesn’t automatically
guide you to the correct files, please check your documentation for
instructions on installing device drivers.
e. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation. When you’re finished, click on Next.
f. To check out the P150’s set-up, click on Start on the Windows®
taskbar, and then select Settings and Control Panel.
g. Under Control Panel, double-click the Game Controllers icon.
h. In the Game Controllers window, your Saitek P150 will appear as
HID Game Controller: 2 axis 8 button joystick.
i. Since your P150 Gamepad is pre-calibrated, there’s no need for you
to calibrate it. However, you should test it out at this point. To do so,
first click on Properties to open the Game Controller Properties
dialog box.

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j. Click on Test, and try out your P150. The
D-Pad cursor should reach all four
corners of the square, and the fire button
indicators should turn on as the fire
buttons are pressed. The two quick-fire
triggers on the underside of the unit are
represented by a vertical bar in the
center. The indicator should go up when
you press one button, and down when
you press the other.
k. After checking out the D-Pad and all the
buttons, quit by clicking OK twice. Time to
load your favorite game and start playing!
3. HAVE QUESTIONS? HERE’S SOME HELP!
a. My computer is not recognizing the P150 as an active game
controller. What’s wrong?
• Check the cable connection. Unplug your gamepad and plug it
back in, making certain that the USB connection is snug.
b. My buttons don’t seem to be reacting correctly! Why?
• Check your Game Controller Setup, as described in Section 2.
Make sure that HID Game Controller: 2 axis 8 button joystick
has been selected.
• Did you complete all the steps in Section 2? Try reinstalling the
P150 once again, if necessary.
c. Can I have another controller connected at the same time?
• To avoid potential problems, we recommend that you remove any
existing controllers before installing your P150. Do this by select-
ing the previously installed controller in the Game Controllers
window (under Control Panels), clicking on Remove, and clicking
on Yes to confirm. Then, add the P150 as indicated in Section 2.
d. I installed the P150 and loaded my game, but the game instruc-
tions say I have to calibrate it again. Why?
• Most current games make use of the Windows®game controller
and calibration information. Some older games, however, may
require you to define the gamepad and calibrate it again within the
program. In these cases, refer to your game manual.
4. OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT…
If you need further assistance with your P150 Gamepad, please give
our website a visit at www.saitek.com. Besides obtaining help with your
technical questions, you’ll also find up-to-date information, as well as
PLAY IT
SAFE!
As you play, it’s
important to be
aware of how you’re sitting
and how you’re holding the
gamepad! Try not to stay in
the same position for too
long, and be sure to take
breaks now and then. Be
smart—don’ttakeachance
on straining your wrists,
hands, or fin gers!

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listings of related links that are sure to
interest you. And, while you’re there, why
not explore our website a little further and
check out all the other products Saitek has
to offer, including a great variety of game
controllers, chess computers, and other
electronic products—you might just come
across something you’ve never seen
before!
If you don’t have access to the Internet, or if you haven’t found the
answers to your questions on our website, you can obtain comprehensive
product support by contacting your nearest Technical Support Center.
Before contacting Technical Support, however, please verify the following:
• Make sure that you’ve followed all the installation steps correctly.
• Check Section 3 for answers to some frequently asked questions.
• Confirm that your computer is functioning normally.
If you still need to contact Technical Support, you’ll find a complete
listing of our worldwide affiliates included with this product, on a separate
sheet. We’ve provided everything you might need, including e-mail
addresses, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers. When contacting
us, we ask that you please follow these guidelines:
• Have access to your computer when you call! If you are experiencing
problems with one particular game, try to have that game loaded.
• Provide us with other relevant information, such as your computer’s
make and model, details on your hardware and software, and the
version of the game you are playing.
• Describe the problem you are having and the events that led up to it,
trying to be as precise as possible. Remember—the better we can
understand the problem, the faster we can find the solution!
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