updated version to work with the new drivers that you have downloaded from Windows
update. To obtain the new version of the software, open the Game Controllers icon in
Control Panel, select the controller in the window and click Properties. At the top of the
Properties window click the About tab and you will see a link that says Click here to
download the SST Programming Software. Click on the link and Windows will give a
download prompt asking if you want to open the file or save it. Choose to save it to
your preferred location on your computer's hard disk and the file will start downloading.
Once the file has downloaded, find it on your hard disk and double click on it to install
the programming software.
Enabling Your Controller in Game
Most games support game controllers, which you can enable by using a [control]
options menu within the Main Menu of the game itself.
If you are having trouble working out how to do this or if you're unsure whether the
game being used supports game controllers, please refer to the user manual for
that game for more help.
How to Test your Controller
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You can do this at any time by Clicking on Start, then Settings and selecting Control
Panel in Windows (XP users may only need to click on Start and then Control
Panel)
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Look for an icon called either Game Controllers or Gaming Options (XP users may
have to click Printers and Other Hardware first).
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Open the Game Controllers/Gaming Options window then the name of your
controller should show up.
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Click on Properties and this will bring up the test screen.
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Moving your controller and pressing the buttons should result in a response in this
screen; if there is a response you know that the controller is functioning correctly.
8. Now try out all your controller's buttons and controls to show that it is working
properly. When you have finished, click OK.
9. At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next.
10.At the Registration screen, select Register and follow the on-screen instructions or
select Register Later and click Next.
11. Click on Finish to complete the installation.
B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users
1. Follow points 1 - 8 of the install procedure in A), then at the Programming Software
screen, select Advanced User and click Next.
2. At the Programmable Controller Drivers screen, click Update and follow the on-
screen instructions.
3. Then at the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next.
4. At the Registration screen, select Register and follow the on-screen instructions or
select Register Later and click Next.
5. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which
will give you a view of the 3D programming environment. If you do not wish to see
the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete
the installation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A Word on Driver Updates
From time to time there may be updates to the driver and programming software for
this product.
You can check for the latest software updates by visiting the Saitek website and
clicking on Downloads. A drop down menu will appear. Select Drivers and Software.
For Windows® XP users; Dynamic updates
If you are using the SST Programming software then you will need to obtain an
