1. ABOUT THE SAITEK ST220 DIGITAL CONTROL STICK…
Thank you for purchasing the Saitek ST220 Digital Control Stick. With its ergonomically-
designed pistol grip and sculptured palm rest, this game controller will give you countless
hours of exciting, yet comfortable, game play! Moreover,
since it was carefully developed to fit a wide variety of
hand sizes, it will probably feel like it was made
Right-handed, left-handed?
Simply adjust the throttle!
especially for you! The ST220 Digital Control Stick was
The throttle can be positioned on
designed for IBM PC and compatible systems, and will
either side of the unit, allowing
work with Windows® 95/98/Millennium-based games.
anyone to play comfortably! To
As shown under Features and Controls, this joystick
switch the throttle control from one
boasts 3 thumb-controlled fire buttons, plus an easily-
accessible quick-fire finger trigger, all ideally located at
the top of the grip. You’ll also appreciate the smooth and
fluid operation of the built-in lever throttle. All these
features add up to a joystick that’s perfectly suited for
many different games, including flight simulations,
racing games, and so much more!
The Saitek ST220 Digital Control Stick comes with
two different types of connectors: A conventional game
port connector, and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) con-
side to the other, use a small coin
to remove the screws on both
sides of the unit (see Features
and Controls for the screw loca-
tions). Next, remove the throttle
handle and the opposite cover.
Swap the handle and cover, and
then replace and tighten both
screws. That’s all there is to it!
nector. To distinguish between the two, see Selecting the Right Connector. If your com-
puter has USB compatibility, we strongly recommend that you use the USB connector,
since USB offer many benefits over traditional game port connection—including faster and
more accurate responses to your game actions. IMPORTANT: Whether you opt to con-
nect via the USB port or the game port, it’s important that you attach only ONE of
the connectors to your computer!
Connecting via the USB port? Simply go on to Section 2. Connecting via the
game port? Go on to Section 3. We’ve included separate, step-by-step instructions
for both types of installations!
2. INSTALLATION STEPS (FOR USB PORT CONNECTION)
a. With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently
running.
b. Plug the Saitek ST220 Digital Control Stick into your computer’s USB port (or a USB
hub, if you have one).
c. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, simply follow the on-screen
instructions.
d. When prompted, select Search for the best driver for your device.
e. At the next screen, click on the CD-ROM drive option, insert your Windows® CD, and
click on Next. Note: Some computers don’t come with a Windows® CD. In such
cases, the device driver files are stored 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 PC’s documentation for instructions on installing device drivers.
f. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, and, when
prompted, click on Finish. You now need to calibrate the stick in Windows®.
g. To calibrate the Saitek ST220, click on Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then
select Settings and Control Panel. Under Control Panel, double-click the Game
Controllers icon.
h. In the Game Controllers window, your Saitek ST220 will appear as HID Game Con-
troller: 3 axis 4 button joystick. If any previously loaded controllers appear in the
Game Controllers window, they should be removed. To remove an existing device,
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• Try reinstalling the stick, carefully following the
directions in this manual.
c. Can I have another controller connected at the
same time?
PLAY IT SAFE!
Whether you’re cruising
the skies in a jetliner, or
heading for the finish line in an ex-
citing race, always remember that
it’s important to be aware of how
you’re sitting and how you’re hold-
ing the stick! 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 fin-
gers!
• To avoid potential problems and conflicts, we
recommend that you remove any existing
controllers before installing the Saitek ST220.
Do this by clicking on Start > Settings > Con-
trol Panel > Game Controllers. Then, highlight
any existing controller, and click on Remove.
d. I installed the Saitek ST220 and loaded my
game, but the game instructions say I have to
calibrate it again. Why?
• Most current games make use of the Windows®
game controller and calibration information.
Some games, however, may require you to define the joystick and calibrate it within
the program. In these cases, refer to your game manual.
5. IF YOU NEED MORE SUPPORT…
technical questions, you’ll also find up-to-date news and product information, as well as
listings of related links that are sure to interest you. And, while you’re there, why not ex-
plore 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 prod-
ucts—you might just come across something you’ve never seen before!
If you need additional help with the setup or use of your Saitek ST220 Digital Control
Stick, you can also obtain comprehensive product support by contacting your nearest
Technical Support Center. You’ll find a complete listing of our worldwide affiliates on a
separate sheet, included in the box with your ST220. We’ve provided everything you might
need, including e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers. In order to
deal with your problems as quickly as possible, we ask that you please follow these simple
guidelines when contacting us:
• 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, the version number of the game, etc.
• 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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