Radio Shack 26-701 User Manual
USB/Gameport Digital Joystick
26-701 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Your RadioShack USB/Gameport Digital Joystick lets you
take control of the latest computer games! Its benefits
include:
Control Versatility
— allows you to use 8 buttons, the hat
switch, throttle and rudder function simultaneously.
Programmable Button
— allows one button press to
emulate up to 32 key strokes.
Lever Type Throttle and Rocking Rudder Control
—
lets you easily control throttle functions in many driving
and flight simulation games.
Joystick
8-Way Hat Switch
— allows precise control in four directions.
— lets you control the viewing
directions or other features.
One Trigger and 7 Control Buttons
— give you the
flexibility you need to play games with multiple controls.
Ergonomic Design
— lets you play comfortably for
extended periods.
Detachable Suction Cups
— keep the joystick firmly in
place when the action gets hot!
Adjustment Dials
— let you adjust the x- and y-axes of
the joystick.
COMPATIBILITY
Hardware
Gameport Mode
game port using a 15-pin male plug.
USB Mode
with a USB port.
Software
Gameport Mode
Windows
®
— compatible with PCs equipped with a
— compatible with Pentium PCs equipped
— You can use your joystick with
95/98/SE/ME with DirectX 5 or above installed.
Cautions:
• You cannot install the game port program driver and
the USB program driver at the same time.
Simultaneous installation might result in fatal errors.
• The USB adapter is designed solely for the
RadioShack USB/Gameport Digital Joystick. Do not
use it with any other controller. Doing so could lead to
severe damage to the controller, connector and PC.
• You cannot install the RadioShack program driver
while another branded program driver is installed.
Remove all other program drivers before installation
of this joystick’s software.
Notes:
• The function of each of the joystick’s buttons depends
on the game you are playing. Consult your game’s
owner’s manual for more information.
• The emulating program is not applicable in Mac and
iMac.
• Multiplayer is supported in USB mode.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules
.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Product: USB/Gameport
Digital Joystick
Model: 26-701
Responsible Party: RadioShack
Phone: 817-415-3200
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
®
USB Mode
— You can use your joystick with Windows
98/SE/ME with DirectX 6 or above installed, Mac and iMac
with Mac OS 8.6 or above and Game Sprocket 1.7.5 or
later. (If necessary, you can download at http://
asu.info.apple.com/support/downloads.html).
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
2001 RadioShack Corporation.
©
All Rights Reserved.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
USING THE SUCTION CUPS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the
FCC Rules
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC
requires that you stop using your joystick.
. These limits are designed to provide
To attach the suction cups, insert them into the holes on
the bottom of the joystick, then turn them 90° clockwise.
To detach the suction cups, turn them 90°
counterclockwise, then pull them out.
GAMEPORT SETUP
Installing and Calibrating the Joystick in
Windows
above installed)
®
95/98/SE/ME (with DirectX 5 or
15-Pin Male Plug
USB Adapter
Adjustment Dials
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
INSTALLING THE APPLE GAME
SPROCKETS FOR MAC/IMAC
Download the latest version of Game Sprockets from
Apple’s Website (http://asu.info.apple.com/support/
downloads.html).
Follow the instructions in Game Sprockets Readme to
install the game sprockets.
Calibrate and program your joystick with your game
software.
Only Game Sprocket games work with your USB
Note:
game controller. If you are unsure if a game has Game
Sprocket support, consult the game’s manual or
manufacturer for assistance. If you have games that are
not Game Sprockets compatible, the USB Overdrive may
help you. Please see http://www.usboverdrive.com.
1. Turn off your computer . Connect the 15-pin male plug
to the game port. Then turn on the computer.
2. Insert the GameStore CD into your computer’s CD
drive. Click
the screen.
3. Click
4. Double click
5. Click
[Gameport]
In the
tab, the controller status appears as
6. Click
on-screen instructions to calibrate your joystick for
proper performance. Use the adjustment dials to fine
tune the joysticks’ x- and y-axes.
After successful calibration, click
test your joystick. Click OK to exit.
GamePort
, select
Start
Game Controllers
and select
Add
, then click OK.
Game Controllers
Properties, Setting
, then follow the instructions on
Settings
, then
Control Panel
in the
Control Panel
4-Axis 8-Button with hat joystick
dialog box under the
.
EA
EA
EAEA
, then
Calibrate…
Apply
Follow the
. Click
.
.
General
to
Test
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