Saitek P2000 User Manual - page 2
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the new Saitek® P2000 Tilt Pad - the ultimate PC
gamepad! The Saitek P2000 delivers you the latest PC Tilt Technology to produce a superior
pad for the discerning gamer. With superb ergonomics, Throttle Wheel and an Analog Stick,
the P2000 offers a fusion of all the latest technology with top-of-the-range styling. For less
experienced users, this pad auto-configures for the game you are playing, and for advanced
users it is fully programmable.
Features:
• Second generation Tilt technology provides simpler and more accurate game control
• Analog Stick and 8-way D-Pad
• 4 Triggers and 4 Buttons in a familiar layout
• Throttle Wheel - ideally positioned to give added fingertip control for driving and flying
games
• Direction lock on the Analog Stick for improved control
• Pad auto-configures for the game being played - no need for user setup
• Fully programmable for advanced users, using Saitek Gaming Extensions (SGE)
• 3 mode switches for controlling Tilt, Analog and Digital modes
Minimum System Requirements
To operate the Saitek P2000 Gamepad you will need a Pentium class computer with a
minimum of Windows® 95 installed (Windows® 98 for USB operation). Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4.x and DirectX 7.0a or above are required to get the most from your games and
controller. These are available on the Saitek Product Companion Disc that came with this
product.
Games Compatibility
Your Saitek P2000 is specifically designed to work with games developed for Microsoft
Windows® 98 and 95.
GETTING STARTED
Dual Compatibility for USB and Game Port Connection
Important Notice
: Connect your controller using only
ONE
of the connectors.
The Saitek P2000 comes with a choice of two connectors. You can either connect with the
conventional game port connector or, if your computer has the capability, connect via the USB
(Universal Serial Bus) connector. It is strongly recommended that if you have USB capability
on your computer, you should use that connector to attach this device.
The USB connector has many benefits over the older game port connector and is rapidly
becoming the standard interface connection for quality computers.
Installing your Saitek P2000
Important Notice: You must install the software from the Saitek Product Companion Disc
before you connect your game controller to the USB port.
1
With your computer switched on, close down any programs you are running and insert
the Saitek Product Companion Disc.
2
When the Saitek Product Companion Disc Dialog Box appears, select your Saitek
P2000 from the drop down list and click on the Install button.
3
In the next dialog box, click on Yes to agree with the installation of the Saitek P2000 and
then click on Accept to agree to the license agreement.
Note: For your Saitek P2000 to work, you need to have a minimum of Microsoft® Internet
Explorer 4 and DirectX 7.0a installed on your computer. This installation will automatically
recognize if you already have them loaded on to your machine. However, if they are not
present, you will need to take the following steps:
• If you are prompted to install Microsoft® Internet Explorer, click on Install and follow
the on-screen instructions and then restart your computer when prompted.
• If you are prompted to install Microsoft® DirectX 7.0a, click on Install and follow the
on-screen instructions and then restart your computer when prompted.
4
At the Saitek Gaming Extensions screen, click on Install and follow the on-screen
instructions and then restart your computer.
5
When you are prompted, attach your Saitek P2000 to the computer (using the USB
connector if you have the option) and follow the on-screen instructions.
6
When the Test screen appears, test your controller's buttons and attributes. Your Saitek
P2000 is now ready for gameplay, but first you should take time to run the Game Profile
Wizard to get the most from your new controller (see next section).
ENGLISH
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