User manual SAITEK X52 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

[. . . ] 2 x 8-way hat switches -1 pre-defined as point of view; select from multiple view perspectives and assign frequently used commands. mode selector switch 3-position rotary switch with tristate LED to indicate program mode. 3 Fire Buttons Backlit buttons conveniently positioned on joystick head for instant access in the heat of the battle. General Features Backlighting Illuminated buttons and Multi-Function Display (MFD) - ideal for low light environments, guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. [. . . ] For example, you may want to increase the brightness of the display, or change the way the date is shown. You do this in the MFD tab of the Saitek X52 Flight Stick Properties window. See Maintaining MFD settings in the section Maintaining your controller settings for more information. Features of the MFD The MFD is divided into three sections: ¥ The mode section is at the top of the MFD and shows the currently selected mode. ¥ The center section of the MFD is used to view the names of buttons on your flight stick and throttle, and to view and change the current profile. The layout of the MFD is shown right: The three buttons beneath the MFD are used to change the time display and to operate the stopwatch. Working with modes The Saitek X52 FCS offers extensive opportunities for you to configure your controller to work the way you want it to. You can create up to six different modes that determine the actions performed when you press buttons on the flight stick and throttle. changing the mode You change the mode by rotating the mode selector switch on your flight stick. As you do this, the MODE number displayed on the MFD changes to reflect your selection. You can increase this to six using the pinkie switch on your flight stick. To do this you must designate the pinkie switch to perform the same function as the Shift key, using the SST programming software. You can then select one of the additional modes by holding down the pinkie switch as you rotate the mode selector switch. When you do this, the word SHIFT is displayed in the mode section of your MFD. Within each profile, you can use the following modes: If you have selected one of the three pinkie modes described above, the word SHIFT is displayed, because the pinkie switch is acting as a Shift key. Working with profile information You can use the center section of the MFD to view the names assigned to buttons on your flight stick and throttle. Viewing button names You can view the names assigned to buttons in the current mode. You may use the SST programming software to create a number of profiles. Each profile may include up to six different modes, assigning different functions to individual buttons for use in different games. If you've created profiles, you can view the names you've given to buttons in the selected mode in the current profile. The standard name reflects the function assigned to each button when your Saitek X52 FCS is supplied. This is shown in the following example: To view the name of a button, press it as you normally would. [. . . ] Nearly all the products that are returned to us as faulty are not faulty at all - they have just not been installed properly. If you experience any difficulty with this product, please first visit our website www. The technical support area will provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of your product and should solve any problems you might have. If you do not have access to the internet, or if the website cannot answer your question, please contact your local Saitek Technical Support Team. [. . . ]