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INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® 98 AND ME
Quick Install (Drivers Only)
This installation will install the drivers for the Saitek controller only.
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 Software to continue.
3 When 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).
4 After 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.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions and select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when
prompted.
6 After the restart, at the Device Driver Installation screen, click on Next and follow the on-
screen instructions.
7 When prompted, plug your USB connector into your computer.
8 When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test Screen.
9 Now try out all your controller buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When
you have finished, click OK.
10 At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next.
11 At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and
follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next.
12 Click on Finish to complete the installation. Your Saitek controller is now ready for use with
your favorite games.
Full Install (Drivers and Programming Software)
This installation will ONLY install the drivers for your Saitek controller. The Full Install (below), will
install the drivers and the Saitek Smart Technology programming software for your Saitek
controller.
1 Follow points 1 – 8 of the install procedure in Quick Install (Drivers Only), then at the
Programming Software screen, select Advanced User and click Next.
2 At 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.
3 At the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next.
4 At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and
follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next.
5 Upon 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. Your Saitek
controller is now ready for use with your favorite games.
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