User manual TRUSTMASTER FORCE FEEDBACK JOYSTICK

[. . . ] If not, go to My Computer and double-click the icon representing your CD-ROM drive. When prompted to do so, connect your joystick's USB connector to one of your computer's USB ports. Windows 98/2000/Me/XP will automatically detect the new device (if you are connecting a USB device For the first time, Windows may prompt you to insert the Windows CD-ROM during the installation in order to install the required system files). Once the installation is complete, exit the Thrustmaster interface (by clicking the X in the top righthand corner) and restart your computer. [. . . ] If you are using a USB hub, your hub must use an independent power supply for your joystick to function properly. rECOMMENDED USE · This joystick has been designed for indoor use only. Make sure to install your joystick in such a way that an electrical outlet is nearby and easily accessible. If you are not planning on using your joystick again for an extended period of time, unplug it from the electrical outlet. To avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, do not expose your joystick to rain or humidity, open it up, position it near a source of heat or expose it to direct sunlight. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JOYSTICK Rudder control function Your FFB Joystick features a rudder control function, which in an airplane corresponds to the pedals used by the pilot to turn the rudder, allowing the airplane to pivot around its vertical axis. This rudder control function is accessible on your joystick by twisting the handle to the left or to the right. If you do not want to use the rudder function, you can stop the handle from twisting by using the locking screw located at the base of the handle. Use a flathead screwdriver to change its position and thus lock/unlock the handle's twisting feature. Throttle Your FFB Joystick features a throttle slider (2) which you can use to easily control your airplane's acceleration. Point Of View button Your FFB Joystick features a Point Of View button (1) which, as its name indicates, allows you to instantly view everything that is going on around your airplane. To use this feature, simply go into your game's setup menu and program the different views (rear view, view to the left, view to the right, and also the external views) onto the directions of the Point Of View button. Of course, you can also reserve the Point Of View button for other uses (firing, etc. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the Thrustmaster products technical support service ("Technical Support"): By email: In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly. [. . . ] Any applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited to two (2) years from the date of purchase and are subject to the conditions set forth in this limited warranty. Or its affiliates be liable for consequential or incidental damage resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties. Some States/Provinces do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental/consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Province to Province. [. . . ]