Installation for Users of Windows 98 and ME

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INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® 98 AND ME

A) Drivers Only For Typical Users

1With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue.

3When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. (If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK).

4After reading and accepting the Disclaimer, click Next to continue.

Note: For your controller to work, you must have a minimum of Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 installed on your computer. The installer will automatically recognize if this software needs to be added, and will allow you to install it directly from the Saitek Product Companion CD, if necessary.

If you are asked to install Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions, and then restart your computer when prompted. Make sure that you leave the Saitek CD in the drive when restarting. After this software has been installed, you will automatically be taken to the installation to continue with the next step.

5Follow the on-screen instructions and select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when prompted.

6After the restart, at the Device Driver Installation screen, click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

7When prompted, plug your USB connector into your computer.

8When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test Screen.

9Now try out all your controller buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK.

10At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next.

11At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next.

12Click on Finish to complete the installation.

B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users

1Follow points 1 – 8 of the install procedure in A), then at the Programming Software screen, select Advanced User and click Next.

2At the Programmable Controller Drivers screen, click Update and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to insert your Windows® CD, however, DO NOT do this, just click on OK. At the next screen, type C:\windows\system into the prompt and click OK and follow the on-screen instructions.

3At the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next.

4At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next.

5Upon 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.