Philips SGC2909 user manual Mac Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If the software title stops responding to the Retractable PC Controller, this indicates that the connection may have been lost due to extending or retracting the connection cable.Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect. If this doesn’t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port..

If your software title freezes or hangs up due to extending or retracting the cable, you will need to try the following:

a.Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect. If this doesn’t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port..

b.If the above tip does not work, then you will have to exit the software title. Press Ctrl and Alt keys down at the same time and then press the Del key..Try closing down the software title.. If this does not work you will need to restart your PC..

The Retractable PC Controller will only vibrate in software titles that support vibration. Contact the game manufacturer to verify.You must have also loaded the SGC2909 software.There are many different force feed- back and rumble effects available. However, due to differences in software and hardware design, the Retract- able PC Controller may not support all effects.You will find that the range of effects that the Retractable PC Controller supports will vary from game to game.

Check your software’s instruction manual to ensure it supports USB controllers. If the PC game supports USB controllers then you do not need to use the Profile Editor. If it only supports the mouse and keyboard, then you must use the SGC2909 Profile Editor.

Mac Troubleshooting

Make sure the Retractable PC Controller is plugged firmly into your Mac’s USB port.Try connecting the Re- tractable PC Controller to a different USB port..

Connect the Retractable PC Controller to a USB port on your Mac.. Do not connect through keyboard or external hubs.

Check the ‘APPLE SYSTEM PROFILER’ to verify that your Mac is properly detecting the Retractable PC Controller.

In Mac OS 9.2 or later, verify that the software title is Input Sprocket compatible. In Mac OS X verify that the software has HID Peripheral Support.

Check your software’s instruction manual to ensure it is supports USB controllers.The Retractable PC Con- troller can not be used with keyboard and mouse games..The software title must support USB controllers..

Contact the game manufacturer to verify.

Make sure the retractable connection cable is fully extended.

Do not extend/retract the connection cable while connected to a USB port as this can cause your soft- ware title lose connection with the Retractable PC Controller.Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect. If this doesn’t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port..

If the software title stops responding to the Retractable PC Controller, this indicates that the connection may have been lost due to extending or retracting the connection cable.Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect. If this doesn’t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port..

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Contents SGC2909 EN Contents System Requirements Product FeaturesIntroduction IntroductionController Diagram Button Descriptions EN Controller DiagramAnalog Button Installation InstallationController installation for users of Windows EN InstallationSoftware installation for users of Windows Installation EN Installation Installation Notes Properties EN Installation & PropertiesSGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Properties Properties EN Properties Properties Mouse and Key Profile Editor Software How to program the SGC2909 with Profile Editor SoftwareEN Profile Editor Profile EditorProfile Editor EN Profile Editor Profile Editor EN Profile Editor Profile Editor EN Profile Editor Uninstall through Add/Remove Programs Profile Editor & UninstallUninstall Software uninstall for users of Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XPUninstall through Retractable PC Controller Software EN UninstallVista 32 Addendum Installation procedure for users of Windows VistaController installation for users of Vista Software installation for users of VistaEN Vista 32 Addendum You will see the screen below. Click on Allow Uninstall through or change a program panel Software uninstall for users of Windows VistaUninstall thru the SGC2909 Software EN Vista 32 Addendum Mac OS Mac InstallationApple Mac Instructions and Setup Mac System Requirements Mac InstallationCare EN Care & TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Windows TroubleshootingMac Troubleshooting TroubleshootingQuestion EN FAQsFrequently Asked Questions FAQ Installation QuestionsFAQs Answer Question General QuestionsMy SGC2909 does not vibrate with my PC game My SGC2909 does not work in my MS-DOS based game Game may support USB game controllers Profile Editor Software QuestionsAdjust the Velocity and Acceleration Sliders Can I assign a keyboard key to analog sticks of the SGC2909? EN FAQs Technical Support Techincal SupportFCC Warning