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designed to run two 2-button joysticks or
gamepads at the same time using a Y-
connector).
8 Fire Button Digital/Analog
Gamepad
Your RadioShack 8 Fire Button Digital/Analog
Gamepad lets you take control of the latest
MS-DOS and Windows computer games!
The gamepad’s advanced features include:
• Make sure you have only one game card
(such as a sound card or multi I/O card
with a built-in game port) enabled at once.
If you have multiple game cards enabled,
they might conflict with one another, caus-
ing your gamepad to operate erratically. If
you have a dedicated game card, you
must disable your sound card’s or multi
I/O card’s game port. Check your comput-
er’s documentation or contact your com-
puter dealer for more information, if
necessary.
Analog/Digital Control
— lets you switch be-
tween analog and digital control for different
types of games. Analog control provides better
response for driving and flight simulation
games, while digital control provides better
performance for action and fighting games.
Analog Throttle
— lets you easily control
• You must have DirectX® 5.0 or above in-
stalled on your computer to properly test
the gamepad with the included driver. If
necessary, you can download DirectX at
throttle functions in many driving and flight
simulation games.
Dual Triggers and 6 Control Buttons
— give
you the flexibility you need to play games with
multiple controls. You can disable individual
pairs of control buttons, letting you use an ad-
ditional gamepad or joystick in some 2-player
games.
.
Software
— You can use your gamepad with
any PC-compatible software that supports a
gamepad.
Analog Joystick
an almost infinite number of directions.
— allows precise control in
Note:
The function of each of the gamepad’s
buttons depends on the game you are playing.
Consult your game’s owner’s manual for more
information.
Thumb-Control Pad
in eight directions.
— allows precise control
Independent/Automatic Fire Selectors
— let
INSTALLING THE SUPPLIED
DRIVER
you fire a continuous or single high-speed
blast from one button while manually control-
ling the others.
If you are using Windows 95 or 98 and want to
set up all 8 of your gamepad’s fire buttons for
one player, you must install the driver from the
supplied diskette.
COMPATIBILITY
®
Hardware
— Your gamepad works with IBM
1. Close all programs in use, then insert the
supplied diskette into your computer’s
floppy disk drive.
and compatible PCs equipped with a joystick
port, using the industry-standard 15-pin D sub-
miniature connector. Joystick ports are also
available on game cards and enhanced sound
cards.
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
R1/R2 T1/T2
, and
2. Set the
NORMAL.
switches to
Settings
3. From the Start Menu, select
,
Control Panel
then click on
.
Important Notes:
Add/Remove Programs
4. Double click
.
• To take advantage of all of your game-
pad’s features, you must have a game
card with a single dual port installed in
your computer. (A dual-port game card is
Install
, then follow the instructions
5. Click
that appear.
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For maximum comfort, keep your elbows
close to your sides and rest your forearms
on your lap if you play for a long time.
Add
.
6. Click on
7. Select
Custom
Joystick Selec-
under
tion
.
Notes:
4
8. Enter a name for the controller, select
Axes 4 Buttons OK
• You cannot use the thumb-control pad
when the gamepad is set to analog
mode. You cannot use the joystick when
the gamepad is set to digital mode.
and
, then click
9. Select the mode you want to use (
Digital Properties
.
.
Analog
or
), then click on
10. Highlight the name of the controller you
• In either mode, you can use either
thumb to set the A, B, R1/R2, C, D, T1/
T2, ANALOG/DIGITAL, or THROTTLE/T1/
T2 switches.
Proper-
entered in Step 8, then click on
ties
.
Calibrate
11. Click on
then press the control-
ler’s buttons to calibrate it.
12. If your game uses a throttle control, cali-
Using the Joystick
T1
T2
and
brate it by alternately pressing
THROTTLE/T1/T2
several times (if you set
T1/T2 THROTTLE
The joystick works when the gamepad is set to
analog mode (see Step 5 under “Using the
Gamepad” on Page 2).
to
), or slide
back and
THROTTLE/
forth several times (if you set
T1/T2
THROTTLE
). If your game uses a
to
rudder control, calibrate it by alternately
R1 R2
Using the Analog Throttle
pressing
13. When you have finished calibrating the
FINISH TEST
.
and
several times.
THROTTLE
The analog throttle (marked
) works
gamepad, click
then click
when the gamepad is set to analog or digital
mode (see “Using the Gamepad” on Page 2).
Press the gamepad’s buttons to test it.
THROTTLE/T1/
To use the analog throttle, set
T2 THROTTLE
Note: During the test, the throttle and rud-
der indicators should appear in the center
of the two vertical bars. These indicators
move up when you press T1 or R1 and
move down when you press T2 or R2. Do
not press T1 and T2 or R1 and R2 at the
same time.
T1
switch to
T2
to
buttons. Then slide the
the desired level. To disable the analog throt-
. This disables the
and
THROTTLE
THROTTLE/T1/T2
T1/T2
tle, set
to
. This acti-
T1
T2
vates the
and
buttons.
Note:
The analog throttle works only with
games that support analog mode.
CALIBRATING THE GAMEPAD
USING THE SUPPLIED
DRIVER
CONFIGURING THE
GAMEPAD IN WINDOWS 95/98
(WITHOUT THE SUPPLIED
DRIVER)
Important:
• If you install a game card that works at a
different speed after you calibrate your
gamepad, you must re-calibrate the
gamepad.
R1/R2
T1/T2
NOR-
switches to
1. Set the
MAL
and
.
2. If you want to use the gamepad’s throttle,
THROTTLE/T1/T2 THROT-
• The supplied driver works only with 1-
player 8-button configuration.
set the
TLE
switch to
.
Settings
3. From the Start Menu, select
,
Note:
Make sure the gamepad is set to the
Control Panel
then click on
.
mode you want (digital or analog) before you
calibrate it. See Step 5 under “Using the
Gamepad” on Page 2.
Game Controllers
4. Double-click the
icon.
5. Remove any previously selected control-
ler drivers.
3
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Apply
then click
Follow these steps to calibrate the gamepad.
1. Turn off the computer.
13. When you finish, click
OK
.
2. Insert the gamepad’s connector into game
port A on your computer, then turn on the
computer.
CARE
To enjoy your gamepad for a long time:
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
R1/R2
T1/T2
, and
3. Set the
NORMAL.
switches to
• Keep the gamepad dry. If it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately.
4. If you want to use the gamepad’s throttle,
THROTTLE/T1/T2 THROTTLE
set
to
.
• Use and store the gamepad only in nor-
mal temperature environments.
Settings
5. From the Start Menu, select
,
Control Panel
then click on
.
• Handle the gamepad gently and carefully.
Don’t drop it.
Game Controllers
6. Double-click the
icon.
7. Remove any previously-selected control-
ler drivers.
• Keep the gamepad away from dust and
dirt.
Add
8. Click
9. Click
.
• Wipe the gamepad with a damp cloth oc-
casionally to keep it looking new.
6-Fire Button Analog and Digital
Gamepad with Throttle
(for throttle
8-Fire Button Analog and Digi-
Modifying or tampering with the gamepad’s in-
ternal components can cause a malfunction
and invalidate its warranty. If your gamepad is
not performing as it should, take it to your lo-
cal RadioShack store for assistance.
mode) or
tal Gamepad
(for T1/T2 mode), then click
OK
. The controller status shown on the
OK
screen should be
. If not, delete the
gamepad’s driver then reinstall it.
Properties
Calibrate
.
10. Click
11. Click
then click
Test
. The test page appears.
12. Press the gamepad’s buttons to test it,
then adjust the trimmers on the sides of
the joystick to center it (if necessary).
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90)
days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR
DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date
to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced
parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and prod-
ucts may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of
the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnor-
mal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or
current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batter-
ies; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service ad-
justment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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