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P3000 WIRELESS PAD

GETTING STARTED

The first time you use your P3000 wireless pad

In order for the P3000 Pad to work you need to fully charge the batteries before you play. To

obtain a full charge, place one of the battery cells into the front of the docking station (after you

have completed the installation and with the USB cable connected and your PC switched on)

and wait for approximately one hour, or until the red Charge light switches off, indicating that

the battery is now fully charged.

To recharge the battery after gameplay, simply repeat the procedure. The battery will usually

deliver a minimum of 8 hours gameplay after a full charge. The green Ready light on the

docking station indicates that the Docking Station is ready to communicate with the pad.

Note : Remember you can play continuously without having to wait to recharge the batteries.

Just charge one of the battery cells in the docking station while you play with the other.

P3000 Wireless Pad features

Switching Between Digital and Analog Modes

The Saitek P3000 comes with a choice of Analog and Digital Modes for increased precision,

performance and playing power. Switch between Digital and Analog Modes by pressing the

Digital/Analog Buttons and the LCD screen will tell you which mode you are playing in. Select

the Analog Mode for complete control in driving and flying games or any game where accuracy

in movement is crucial.

Shift Button

Some controls can be programmed to perform an extra function by use of the Shift Button.

This works in the same way as when you press the Shift Key in conjunction with another key

on your computer keyboard - to assign a new and added function to the key. By pressing the

Shift Button with another control, you can assign another command to that control in the Smart

Technology Programming software. This is a simple and effective way of increasing the

functionality of your game controller. When the Shift Key is activated it will glow red in colour.

Installation for Users of Windows® XP

Important notice for Windows® XP users

If you have updated Windows XP to Service Pack 2 the following screen will appear

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Summary of content (11 pages)

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P3000 WIRELESS PAD GETTING STARTED The first time you use your P3000 wireless pad In order for the P3000 Pad to work you need to fully charge the batteries before you play. To obtain a full charge, place one of the battery cells into the front of the docking station (after you have completed the installation and with the USB cable connected and your PC switched on) and wait for approximately one hour, or until the red Charge light switches off, indicating that the battery is now fully charged.
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At this point we recommend that you select the No, not this time option and then click on Next to carry on with the installation. A) Drivers Only For Typical Users 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. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.
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Install the SST Programming Software and click Next. In the following Software Setup screen, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to install such features as the Saitek Magic Mouse, HID-compliant mouse, Saitek Magic Keyboard and HID Keyboard Device (these are what XP calls the various elements of your Saitek controller). Continue to click on Next and Finish to accept the installation until the Registration screen appears.
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Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. Installation for Users of Windows® 98 and Me A) Drivers Only For Typical Users 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. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.
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Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION A Word on Driver Updates From time to time there may be updates to the driver and programming software for this product. You can check for the latest software updates by visiting the Saitek website and clicking on Downloads. A drop down menu will appear. Select Drivers and Software.
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computer’s BIOS settings (please check the documentation that came with your computer). If you are still unsure as to what to do, contact Technical Support. Q Some of the movements make on my wireless pad are not being picked up in the game I’m playing. A There is interference on the wireless channel your pad is using to communicate with the receiver. Press the scan button on the top of the pad once to switch to an interference-free channel.
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At this point we recommend that you select the No, not this time option and then click on Next to carry on with the installation. 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.
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A Profile 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).
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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. We aim to offer quick, comprehensive and thorough technical support to all our users so, before you call, please make sure you have all the relevant information at hand. To find your local Saitek Technical Support Center , please see the separate Technical Support Center sheet that came packaged with this product.
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Da Bao Road District 33 Shenzhen PRC Authorised representatives address: Saitek plc 3 & 4 West Point Row Great Park Road Almondsbury Bristol BS 32 4QG United Kingdom Identification of Equipment: P3000 Wireless pad Wireless PC gamepad Intended usage: For home use Conformity specification: Reference to European harmonised standards EN60950:2000 EN 300 440-1:2000 EN 301 489-3:2000 Technical Construction File Ref.