Saitek Gaming Keyboard User Manual - page 6
PROGRAMMING YOUR SAITEK CONTROLLER WITH SAITEK SMART
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
Introducing Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software
Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software (SST) is the software Saitek supplies to configure your Saitek
controller for enhanced functionality. SST delivers a powerful set of features, allowing you to program your device
with the ultimate configuration for total interaction. Despite a level of sophistication previously unseen in the market,
and because of the Saitek Smart Technology inside, the software remains simple and intuitive to use.
For a complete guide on how to program your Saitek keyboard, visit the Saitek website at www.saitek.com.
Features of Smart Technology Programming Software:
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Quick and easy setup in any game
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Personalize the keyboard settings for your favorite games
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Configure your keyboard with an on-screen 3D model and interface
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Multiple setup option for each keyboard - ideal if a keyboard is used by several people
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Program special moves with sophisticated timing features
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Special game setups available as ‘Profiles’ from the Saitek website and on the Smart Technology CD
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Download the latest version of Saitek Smart Technology software from the Saitek website
What is a Profile
A Profile is a custom setup for improved gameplay – consisting of a set of commands that are pre-assigned to the
buttons or axes of your controller. There are over two hundred pre-written Profiles available on the Product
Companion Disk that accompanies this device or on the Saitek Website – www.saitek.com. (Please check the
website for new or improved Profiles, which are being added regularly).
How Do I Program My Keyboard?
After getting to know your keyboard, you can start creating your own personal Profiles with the Saitek Smart
Technology programming software (SST). This software has virtually unlimited programming capabilities and allows
you to customize the controller to your exact gaming needs.
The Profile Editor allows you to program the buttons on your controller to perform different actions within your
games – this is especially useful if the game you are using does not have its own screen that allows reconfiguring of
your buttons.
Getting Started
1
Double-click on the Saitek Smart Technology icon the install left on your desktop.
2
In the Profile Editor, choose the control to which you wish to assign a keyboard command. You do this by left-
clicking on the control’s cell in the control list on the right of the screen.
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With the cursor flashing, type in the key commands and then click on the green tick mark when complete.
4
Repeat this procedure for all the buttons you would like to program and then click File, Save at the top of the
Profile Editor window.
5
Give the profile a name (it is recommended you name it after the game for which the profile is intended) and
then click Save.
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To enable the profile either click the Profile Now icon at the top of the Profile Editor (it looks like a black and
yellow crosshair) or right-click on the controller icon in your taskbar and select the name of the profile from the
pop-up list of options.
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You will notice that when a profile is loaded that the controller icon in your taskbar has a green square behind it,
indicating that a profile is currently loaded. If you wish to unload a profile simply right-click on the controller icon
and click Clear Profile from the pop-up list of options.
If you require more detailed assistance with using the SST Programming Software, click on Help at the top of
the Profile Editor and then Manual.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Can’t get your keyboard to work – don’t worry, we’re here to help you!
Nearly all the products that are returned to us as faulty are not faulty at all - they have just not been installed
properly.
If you experience any difficulty with this product, please first visit our website www.saitek.com. The technical
support area will provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of your product and should solve
any problems you might have.
If you do not have access to the internet, or if the website cannot answer your question, please contact your local
Saitek Technical Support Team. We aim to offer quick, comprehensive and thorough technical support to all our
users so, before you call, please make sure you have all the relevant information at hand.
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