Mad Catz SharkPort PS2 manual Why can’t I copy cheats to my PS2 Memory Card?

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Q:I own a copy of GameShark 2 V4 but I can’t seem to get SharkPort to communicate with it, why is this?

A:GameShark 2 V4 must be in the main menu screen before starting SharkPort on your PC.

A:Check you have connected your USB link cable up properly between your PC and PS2.

Q: Why can’t I copy cheats to my PS2 Memory Card?

A: You need to own a copy of GameShark 2 V3 or higher to make use of Cheat Files.

Q: I can’t seem to copy large amounts of saves in one go, why is this?

A:If you experience problems copying large groups of saves, try copying them one by one instead.

Q: I get the message "Bad Comms Protocol", what can I do?

A:Make sure the SharkPort PC software is not running, then unplug the USB cable from the PS2 and plug back in. Now run the SharkPort PC software again and you will get comms once again.

Q:I have copied a file across from my PC to my PS2 Memory Card, but it does not appear to be there. Why is this?

A:Try clicking the “Refresh” button with your mouse. This will refresh the Memory Unit panel, and your save should show up.

Q: How do I move Saves or Cheats into different Group Folders in the PC Panel?

A:Use the Drag & Drop method to move files in the PC Panel by using the mouse to select the file you wish to move/copy and simply keep the left mouse button down while dragging it to the Group Folder of your choice then release the left mouse button. You will then be given the choice to copy or move the file.

Q:It doesn’t read my PSX Memory Cards, why is this?

A:SharkPort only recognizes PS2 Memory Cards.

Q:How do I close down SharkPort completely? It only seems to minimize to the windows icon tray.

A:If you want to close down SharkPort completely, simply right-click your mouse with the mouse cursor over the GameShark icon in your windows icon tray to select close program.

Q: Why doesn't it work with Windows95 and Windows98?

A:These versions of Windows have been known to have issues with USB and today a majority of users are running WindowsXP

Q: I seem to have various problems when running your software.

A:We suggest that if you have Internet access, you should use Windows Updates to update your version of Windows. Microsoft continually develops Windows to improve and fix various issues. We therefore recommend you keep your version of Windows as up to date as possible.

Q:Does it matter which Memory Slot I use?

A:No.

Q:Does it matter which USB port I plug the cable into on the PC?

A:No.

Q:Does it matter which USB port I plug the cable into on the PS2?

A:No.

Q: Can I plug it into a USB2.0/USB Hi-Speed port?

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Contents Getting Started IntroductionStarting-up the SharkPort Interface AN Overview of the Sharkport InterfacePC Panel Memory Card PanelPage Group Folders Managing Your Saves on the PCCreating a new Group Folder Deleting a Group FolderAdding and Editing Save Descriptions on your PC Renaming a Group FolderDeleting Saves Stored on your PC Managing Saves on Your PS2 Memory Cards Backup your PS2 Memory Card SavesViewing Saves Stored on your PS2 Memory Cards Deleting Saves Off your PS2 Memory CardsCopying Saves Using Drag & Drop Method Copying Saves Using the ‘Copy PC’ ButtonCopying Saves from PS2 Memory Card to PC Formatting your PS2 Memory CardCopying Saves Using the Drag & Drop Method Copying Saves Using the ‘Copy Memory Card’ ButtonCopying Saves from PC to PS2 Memory Card Managing Cheat FilesCopying a Cheat File to a PS2 Memory Card Download the Latest Game Saves and CheatsSearch Function Advanced Searches Downloading Game Saves and Cheats from the Internet Panel Accessing GameShark’s WebsiteIt doesn’t read my PSX Memory Cards, why is this? Why can’t I copy cheats to my PS2 Memory Card?Get the message Bad Comms Protocol, what can I do? Customer Support Mad Catz, Inc Warranty Information