How to Test your Controller

You can do this at any time by Clicking on Start, then Settings and selecting Control Panel in Windows (XPusers may only need to click on Start and then
Control Panel)
Look for an icon called either Game Controllers or Gaming Options (XPusers may have to click Printers and Other Hardware first).
Open the Game Controllers/Gaming Options window then the name of your controller should show up.
Click on Properties and this will bring up the test screen.
Moving your controller and pressing the buttons should result in a response in this screen; if there is a response you know that the controller is functioning
correctly.
PROGRAMMING YOUR SAITEK CONTROLLER WITH SAITEK SMART TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
Introducing Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software
Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software (SST) is the software Saitek supplies to configure your Saitek controller for enhanced functionality. SST
delivers a powerful set of features, allowing you to program your device with the ultimate configuration for total interaction. Despite a level of sophistication
previously unseen in the market, and because of the Saitek Smart Technology inside, the software remains simple and intuitive to use.
For a complete guide on how to program your Saitek controller, visit the Saitek website at www.saitek.com.

Features of Smart Technology Programming Software:

Quick and easy setup in any game
Personalize the controller settings for your favorite games
Configure your controller with an on-screen 3D model and interface
Multiple setup option for each controller - ideal if a controller is used by several people
Program special moves with sophisticated timing features
Special game setups available as 'Profiles' from the Saitek website and on the Smart Technology CD
Download the latest version of Saitek Smart Technology software from the Saitek website

What is a Profile

AProfile is a custom setup for improved gameplay - consisting of a set of commands that are pre-assigned to the buttons or axes of your controller. There are
over two hundred pre-written Profiles available on the Product Companion Disk that accompanies this device or on the Saitek Website - www.saitek.com.
(Please check the website for new or improved Profiles, which are being added regularly).

How Do I Program My Controller?

After getting to know your controller, you can start creating your own personal Profiles with the Saitek Smart Technology programming software (SST). This
software has virtually unlimited programming capabilities and allows you to customize the controller to your exact gaming needs.
The Profile Editor allows you to program the buttons on your controller to perform different actions within your games - this is especially useful if the game you
are using does not have its own screen that allows reconfiguring of your buttons.