Thrustmaster T500RS User manual

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ENGLISH: Bootloader method: how to wake your racing wheel if it is
no longer recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC (i.e. in the event of
firmware loss)
FRANÇAIS : « Méthode BOOTLOADER » : Procédure pour réveiller
votre volant s’il n’est plus du tout reconnu sous PlayStation®3 ou sur
PC (en cas de perte de firmware)
DEUTSCH: Bootloader method: how to wake your racing wheel if it is
no longer recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC (i.e. in the event of
firmware loss)
NEDERLANDS: Bootloader-methode: hoe het racestuur weer tot leven
te wekken als het niet meer wordt herkend op een PlayStation®3 of pc
(d.w.z. de firmware werkt niet meer)

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ITALIANO: Metodo Bootloader: come riattivare il tuo volante qualora
non venisse più riconosciuto dalla PlayStation®3 o dal PC (ovvero nel
caso di perdita del firmware)
ESPAÑOL: Método Bootloader: procedimiento para despertar a tu
volante de carreras si ya no lo reconocen ni la PlayStation®3 ni el PC
(p.ej. en caso de pérdida de firmware)
PORTUGUÊS: Método Bootloader: como reactivar o volante se este
deixar de ser reconhecido na PlayStation®3 ou no PC (isto é, na
eventualidade de perda do firmware)
РУССКИЙ: Использование загрузчика: как активизировать
рулевую систему, если она перестала распознаваться на
PlayStation®3 или ПК (т. е., в случае сбоя прошивки)
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ: Μέθοδος φόρτωσης εκκίνησης: πώς να ζωντανέψετε την
τιμονιέρα σας, εάν δεν την αναγνωρίζει πλέον το PlayStation®3 ή το
PC (δηλ. σε περίπτωση απώλειας υλικολογισμικού)
TÜRKÇE: Bootloader yöntemi: yarış direksiyonunuz PlayStation®3
veya bilgisayar tarafından algılanmadığında (yani, aygıt yazılımı hatası
durumunda) direksiyonun nasıl uyandırılacağı
日本語 : ブートローダーによる復旧方法: ステアリングホイールが PlayStation®3
または PC によって認識されなくなった場合 (ファームウェア不具合時)

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ENGLISH:
Bootloader method: how to wake your racing wheel if it is no longer
recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC
(i.e. in the event of firmware loss)
Required system: PC running Windows® XP, Vista or 7.
1) If you haven’t already done so, install the DRIVERS FORCE FEEDBACK
(Package 2011_TTRS_5) + Firmware V37 package on your PC. You can download it
here:
http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=1&fid=2&pid=316&cid=15
During the installation:
- DO NOT CONNECT the racing wheel to the PC before being requested to do so.
- Connectthe racing wheel directly to the PC’s USB port.We advise against using a
USB hub during this procedure.
- DO NOT CLICK on any windows that may appear during the update.
2) Restart the computer.
3) After restarting the computer:
- Remove the USB plug from the computer.
- Simultaneously press buttons L3 and R3 (located on the racing wheel’s base), then
connect (without releasing L3 and R3) the USB plug to the PC.
- After connecting the USB plug to the PC, release buttons L3 and R3.
- The following message appears in the lower right-hand corner of your screen (do not
do anything or click on any window during the automatic installation procedure).
- After the installation, a second message appears:

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In Windows® XP, if the following window appears, click Continue Anyway to force the
installation to run (but do not click on any other windows that may appear).
Your racing wheel’s bulk drivers are now installed.
Notes:
- During the installation, the racing wheel does not run the auto-calibration
procedure (i.e. the racing wheel does not automatically move to the left and right) when
connected to the PC: this is normal.
- The racing wheel’s MODE LED is off: this is normal.
- The racing wheel is not detected in the Control Panel: this is normal.

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- The racing wheel is detected in the Device Manager, in the Sound, video and game
controllers section, under the name Thrustmaster TRS Racing Wheel Bulk Driver: this
is normal.
4) Select Start > All Programs > Thrustmaster > T500 RS Racing Wheel, then click
Firmware Update.

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5) The Thrustmaster – Firmware Updater window appears onscreen.
- The Device field shows [BOOT] TRS Racing Wheel – Firmware:....
- The Firmware field displays the firmware version that will be applied to the device.
Note: If nothing appears in the Device or Firmware fields, please repeat the
installation procedure from the beginning, connecting the racing wheel’s USB plug
to another USB port on the PC (or try running the procedure on another PC).

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6) Click OK to update the firmware.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT the racing wheel from the USB port!
DO NOT DISCONNECT the racing wheel’s power adapter during the
firmware update!
The firmware updater will inform you if the update procedure ran successfully.
The racing wheel then runs the auto-calibration procedure (i.e. the racing wheel
automatically moves to the left and right), then the MODE LED lights up again.

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7) Click OK to return to the firmware updater main window, then click to exit the
program.
8) Once the firmware has been updated, check that the racing wheel is running correctly
in the Control Panel (Start > All Programs > Thrustmaster > T500 RS Racing Wheel >
Control Panel).
- The racing wheel appears under the name Thrustmaster T500 RS Racing wheel.
- Click Properties to test the racing wheel.

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You are now ready to race!
Note:If the procedure fails, please repeat the installation procedure from the
beginning, connecting the racing wheel’s USB plug to another USB port on the PC
(or try running the procedure on another PC).
If the problem remains, please contact Technical Support, who will then provide
other solutions.

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FRANÇAIS :
« Méthode BOOTLOADER » : Procédure pour réveiller votre volant s’il
n’est plus du tout reconnu sous PlayStation®3 ou sur PC
(en cas de perte de firmware)
Système requis: PC avec Windows® XP, Vista ou 7.
1) Si ce n’est déjà fait, installez sur votre PC les « DRIVERS FORCE FEEDBACK
(Package 2011_TTRS_5) + Firmware V37 » disponibles ici :
http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=1&fid=2&pid=316&cid=15
Durant cette procédure :
- NE CONNECTEZ PAS le volant à votre PC avant d’être invité à le faire.
- Le volant doit être connecté directement au port USB de l’ordinateur. Nous
déconseillons l’utilisation d’un hub USB pour cette procédure.
- NE CLIQUEZ PAS dans les fenêtres Windows qui peuvent apparaître lors de la mise à
jour.
2) Redémarrez l’ordinateur.
3) Après le redémarrage :
- Débranchez le connecteur USB de l’ordinateur
- Appuyez simultanément sur les touches L3 + R3 (situées sur la base de votre
volant) puis branchez (tout en maintenant appuyé L3 + R3) le connecteur USB sur
l’ordinateur.
- Une fois le connecteur USB branché, relâchez les touches L3 + R3
- Ce message apparaît alors en bas à droite de votre écran (ne rien faire et ne pas
cliquer pendant l’installation automatique)
- Après l’installation, ce 2ème message apparaît :