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Pairing

Troubleshooting

If your 

OPTIMAX JOYSTICK

unit does not operate correctly, please

use the following guide to determine the cause. If, after following

this guide, your unit still does not operate, please contact your sup-

plier before returning it:

Symptom

Warranty

Your 

OPTIMAX JOYSTICK

is warranted for 24 months from date of 

purchase against defects in manufacture or component failure. The unit

is designed for domestic, educational, commercial and light industrial

applications. Use outside these areas will invalidate the warranty.

Unauthorised repair or modification, mechanical abuse, immersion in

any liquid or connection to any equipment other than a host  computer

will invalidate the warranty.

Your 

OPTIMAX JOYSTICK

uses a unique addressing system to ensure

that there is no interference from neighbouring units. The Joystick

transmits its data along with an address, and the Receiver unit only

responds to that address.

To function correctly, both the Joystick and Receiver unit must use the

same address. The process of negotiating an address is called 'Pairing'

and once learned, both the Joystick and Receiver units will retain the

information even when powered off or when changing the battery.

Your 

OPTIMAX JOYSTICK

is supplied already paired but it may 

occasionally be necessary to go through the process again- for

instance if a new Receiver is to be used with an existing Joystick 

unit or in the unlikely event that one half 'forgets' the address.

To Pair the units, use the following procedure:

1.

Remove the battery compartment cover.

2.

Place the Joystick within one metre 

(three feet) of the Receiver unit.

3.

Press the button on the underside of 

the Receiver unit. The LED should flash.

4.

Within 10 seconds, 

briefly

press the 

button inside the battery compartment. 

It is not necessary to move the joystick.

5.

After a short period the LED should 

light steadily for 5 seconds and cursor 

operation should resume. Replace the 

battery compartment cover.

6.

If the LED stops flashing after around 

15 seconds and does not light steadily, 

repeat the process from (3). If it is still 

not successful, please refer to the 

Troubleshooting section.

Possible cause/ Remedy

No cursor movement-
LED remains lit

-Units are not Paired. Follow procedure in 

Pairing section.

No cursor movement-
LED is not lit.

-Check USB or PS2 connection to computer.
-Units may not be correctly Paired. Follow 

procedure in Pairing section.

Cursor movement is
erratic or sporadic.

-Battery may be flat- replace.
-Place Receiver unit away from metal objects

and in view of Joystick operating area.

-Out of range. Move Joystick closer to 

Receiver.

-Interference from other radio equipment. 

Change channels by rebooting computer 
from cold.

Units will not Pair- LED
is extinguished after 15
seconds and cursor
does not move.

-Ensure that Joystick is held within one 
metre (one yard) of Receiver while Pairing.
-Check battery- replace if flat.

Optimax Joystick

is the first wireless joystick specifically

designed for users with motor skill difficulties.

With an operating range in excess of 10 metres the 

Optimax

Joystick

can be used as either a desktop or hand-held unit

and is ideal for use in team/group sessions, or classroom

settings, to ensure everyone can participate.

The 

Optimax Joystick

is specifically designed for cursor

movement to respond to the lightest touch (0.5 Newtons) for

accurate, cursor navigation and precise targeting of objects

on the computer screen. 

Product Description 

Optimax Joystick

Unit 37  Corringham Road Industrial Estate  Gainsborough 

Lincolnshire  DN21 1QB  United Kingdom

Tel +44 (0) 1427 678990  Fax +44 (0) 1427 678992

www.pretorianuk.com

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