GETTING STARTED

In order for this product to function correctly please install the drivers on the CD supplied

with this product.

INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® XP

A) Drivers Only For Typical Users
The software on the CD supplied with this product has been thoroughly tested and complies with all Microsoft standards. However, we
recommend that prior to installing any 3rd party software you create a restore point to return to should you encounter any difficulties.
Windows®XPusers can do this by clicking on Start followed by Programs, then Accessories,System Tools and finally on System Restore.
In the window that appears select Create a restore pointand then click on Next. You will be prompted to supply a name for this set-up.
Should you then encounter any difficulties during the installation process you can follow the same path to restore your PC to its pre-installed
state.
1 With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
2 When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Softwareto continue.
3 When the Welcome screen appears, click Nextto continue. (If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar,
then Runand type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-ROM drive).
4 After reading the Disclaimer, select theI accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Nextto continue.
5 At the DriverSetup screen, plug in your controller and click on Next.
6 At the Driver Setupscreen, click Next to test your controller.
7 When the SaitekController screen appears, try out all your controller ’s buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you
have finished, click OK.
8 At the Software Setupscreen, select Do not install the SST Programming Software and click Next. The Programming Software can be
installed at a later date by following instruction (B). below
9 At the Registrationscreen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or you can choose to select this
option later.
10 Click on Finishto complete the installation.
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