Saitek R100 User manual

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1. GET TO KNOW THE BASICS…
Thank you for purchasing Saitek’s new R100 USB Sports Wheel! For those of you who
have never connected a steering wheel to your PC before, you’re about to find out that no
other game controller can simulate the driving experi-
ence as well as a steering wheel/pedal combination. It’s
simply the perfect way to become part of the fast, furious
world of racing, and your games will never seem the
same again! As shown under Features and Controls, the
R100 boasts 2 fire buttons and 2 gearshift paddles,
conveniently located on the wheel for easy access. Also
offering USB port compatibility, this wheel has so many
options! Ergonomically styled, with a wide 160-degree
turning angle and 3 spokes for smooth steering, the R100 also features a sturdy clamping
system that will attach the steering wheel unit snugly to desks or tables from 0.5 to 2
inches (13 to 50 mm) thick. In addition, connecting the foot pedal unit provides you with
gas and brake pedals, making your driving experience even more fun and so much more
realistic!
2. …AND THEN INSTALL THE SOFTWARE!
After setting up your R100 Wheel as described at the front of this manual, you’ll need to
install the software. Simply follow the steps below.
Installing the R100 Wheel on Windows®98 (Second Edition)
1. With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek R100
Wheel into one of your computer’s USB ports.
2. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Next and follow the on-screen
instructions.
3. When prompted, select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), and click on Next.
4. At the following screen, select the CD-ROM drive option, insert your Windows®98
(SE) CD, and click on Next.
5. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete; then
click on Finish and remove your CD.
6. To test that your R100 Wheel is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows®
Taskbar and then select Settings and Control Panel.
7. In Control Panel, double-click the Game Controllers icon. Then, in the Game Con-
trollers window, select R100 Wheel.
8. Next, click on Properties to open the Game Controller Properties window. Click on
the Test tab and try out the buttons and controls of your new wheel.
9. After testing your wheel, click OK twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite
game and enjoy the fun!
Installing the R100 Wheel on Windows®Me
1. With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek R100
Wheel into one of your computer’s USB ports.
2. Your computer will automatically detect and load the drivers for your new wheel.
3. To test that your R100 Wheel is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows®
Taskbar and then select Settings and Control Panel.
4. In Control Panel, double-click the Gaming Options icon. Then, in the Gaming
Options window select R100 Wheel.
5. Next, click on Properties to open the Gaming Options Properties window. Click on
the Test tab and try out the buttons and controls of your new wheel.
MINIMUM SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS?
TAKE A LOOK!
•166MHz PC with 32Mb RAM.
•For USB Port Connection:
Windows®98, Me, 2000, and
XP only.

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6. After testing your wheel, click OK twice to finish.
Now it’s time to load your favorite game and enjoy
the fun!
Installing the R100 Wheel on Windows®2000
1. With your computer switched on and all applica-
tions shut down, plug the Saitek R100 Wheel into
one of your computer’s USB ports.
2. Your computer will automatically detect and load
the drivers for your new wheel.
3. To test that your R100 Wheel is functioning
correctly, click on Start on the Windows®Taskbar
and then select Settings and Control Panel.
4. In Control Panel, double-click the Game Control-
lers icon. Then, in the Game Controllers window,
select USB Human Interface Device.
5. Next, click on Properties to open the Game Controller Properties window. Click on
the Test tab and try out the buttons and controls of your new wheel.
6. After testing your wheel, click OK twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite
game and enjoy the fun!
Installing the R100 Wheel on Windows®XP
1. With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek R100
Wheel into one of your computer’s USB ports.
2. The Found New Hardware callout will appear to inform you that the wheel has been
successfully installed.
3. To test that your R100 Wheel is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows®
Taskbar and then select Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware,and
finally Game Controllers.
4. In the Game Controllers window, your R100 Wheel will appear as R100.
5. Next, click on Properties to open the Game Controller Properties window. Click on
the Test tab and try out the buttons and controls of your new wheel.
6. After testing your wheel, click OK twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite
game and enjoy the fun!
Changing your Wheel from 3-Axis to 2-Axis Gaming Option
You may find in some older games that the 3-axis gaming option (with separate axes
for gas and brake) will not function correctly. In order to remedy this, visit the Saitek
website www.saitek.com/uk/down/drivers.htm to download a free utility that will allow
you to change the number of axes.
3. HAVE QUESTIONS? HERE’S SOME HELP!
a. My computer isn’t recognizing the R100 Wheel as an active controller. What’s
wrong?
•Check the cable connections. Unplug the wheel and plug it back in again, making
certain that the connection is snug. Disconnect the pedal unit and reconnect it,
ensuring that the connector snaps into place.
b. I plugged the R100 into the USB port, but my computer doesn’t recognize it.
•Your computer’s USB connection may not be enabled. Check your computer’s
documentation for instructions on switching it on via the BIOS settings. If you have
any problems, contact Technical Support.
PLAY IT SAFE!
Whether you’re in the
middle of an intensely
exciting race or simply out for a
casual drive, remember that it’s
important to be aware of how
you’re sitting and how you’re
gripping the wheel! Try not to
stay in the same position for too
long, and be sure to take breaks
now and then. Be smart—don’t
take a chance on straining your
wrists, hands, or fingers!

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c. Can I have another controller connected at the
same time?
•To avoid potential problems and conflicts, we recom-
mend that you remove any existing controllers before
installing your R100 Wheel. Do this by selecting the
previously installed controller in the Game Control-
lers window (under Control Panel), and clicking on
Remove.
4. OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT…
If you need further assistance with your R100 Wheel, please give our website a visit at
www.saitek.com. Besides obtaining help with your technical questions, you’ll also find the
latest game configurations, software drivers, and up-to-date information, as well as listings
of related links that are sure to interest you. And, while you’re there, why not explore our
website a little more 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 our website can’t answer your questions,
you can obtain comprehensive product support by contacting your nearest Technical
Support Center. Before contacting Technical Support, however, please verify the
following:
•Make sure you’ve followed all the installation steps correctly, and in the correct order.
•Check Section 3 of this manual for answers to some frequently asked questions.
•Make certain that the R100 is connected to your computer correctly.
• Confirm that your computer is functioning normally.
If you still need to contact Technical Support, you’ll find a complete listing of our world-
wide 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!
Conditions of Warranty
1. Warranty period is 2 years from date of purchase with proof of purchase submitted.
2. Operating instructions must be followed.
3. Product must not have been damaged as a result of defacement, misuse, abuse,
neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number, improper electrical
voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or party other
than our own service facility or an authorized service center, use or installation of non-
Saitek replacement parts in the product or the modification of this product in any way,
or the incorporation of this product into any other products, or damage to the product
caused by accident, fire, floods, lightning, or acts of God, or any use violative of in-
structions furnished by Saitek plc.
4. Obligations of Saitek shall be limited to repair or replacement with the same or similar
unit, at our option. To obtain repairs under this warranty, present the product and
WANT MORE
INFORMATION?
The Saitek website
might have exactly what you’re
looking for—simply point your
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proof of purchase (e.g. bill or invoice) to the authorized Saitek Technical Support
Center (listed on the separate sheet packaged with this product) transportation
charges prepaid. Any requirements that conflict with any state or Federal laws, rules
and/or obligations shall not be enforceable in that particular territory and Saitek will
adhere to those laws, rules, and/or obligations.
5. When returning the product for repair, please pack it very carefully, preferably using
the original packaging materials. Please also include an explanatory note.
6. IMPORTANT: To save yourself unnecessary cost and inconvenience, please check
carefully that you have read and followed the instructions in this manual.
7. This warranty is in Lieu of all other expressed warranties, obligations or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-
TION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
special, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation 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.
Information for Customers in the United States:
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-
ceiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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