INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Saitek ST290 Joystick. The ST290 delivers unique design and styling to provide
gamers with the winning formula at any level. With total adjustability at your fingertips to create the optimum gaming
position and 3-position palm rest to suit all hand sizes the ST290 is custom-made to improve your gaming.
FEATURES
•
Palm Rest Adjustability
•
Precision Trigger
•
5 Fire Buttons
•
Lever Throttle
•
4-way POV Hat Switch
•
True Ambidextrous Design
GETTING STARTED
Installing the Saitek ST290 on Windows® XP
1
With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek ST290 into one of your
computer’s USB ports.
2
The
Found New Hardware
callout will appear to inform you that the joystick has been successfully installed.
3
To test that Saitek ST290 is functioning correctly, click on
Start
on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Control Panel
.
4
In the
Control Panel
list, select
Printers and other Hardware
, then double-click the
Game Controllers
icon.
In the
Game Controllers
window select
Saitek ST290
.
Note for users who have changed their XP
®
Desktop settings to Classic view:
To test that the Saitek
ST290 is functioning correctly, click on
Start
on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Settings
and
Control
Panel
. In
Control Panel
, double-click the
Game Controllers
icon, then in the
Game Controllers
window
select
Saitek ST290
.
5
Next, click on
Properties
to open the
Saitek ST290 Properties
window. Click on the
Test
tab and try out the
buttons and controls of your new joystick. The button and trigger indicators should light up as you press the
corresponding control and the throttle indicator should move up and down when you move the throttle through
its full range of movement.
6
After testing your joystick, click
OK
twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite game and enjoy the fun!
Installing the Saitek ST290 on Windows® 2000 and Me
1
With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek ST290 into one of your
computer’s USB ports.
2
Your computer will automatically detect and load the drivers for your new joystick.
3
To test that your Saitek ST290 is functioning correctly, click on
Start
on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Settings
and
Control Panel
.
4
In the
Control Panel
, double-click the
Game Controllers
icon, then in the
Game Controllers
window select
Saitek ST290
.
5
Next, click on
Properties
to open the
Saitek ST290 Properties/ Gaming Options Properties
window. Click on
the
Test
tab and try out the buttons and controls of your new joystick. The button and trigger indicators should
light up as you press the corresponding control and the throttle indicator should move up and down when you
move the throttle through its full range of movement.
6
After testing your joystick, click
OK
twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite game and enjoy the fun!
Installing the Saitek ST290 on Windows® 98 (Second Edition)
1
With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek ST290 Joystick into one of your
computer’s USB ports.
2
When the
Add New Hardware Wizard
appears, click
Next
and follow the on-screen instructions.
3
When prompted, select
Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)
and click on
Next
.
4
At the following screen, select the
CD-ROM drive
option, insert your Windows® 98 (SE) CD and click on
Next
.
5
Continue to follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete, then click on
Finish
and remove
your CD.
6
To test that your Saitek ST290 is functioning correctly, click on
Start
on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Settings
and
Control Panel
.
7
In
Control Panel
, double-click the
Game Controllers
icon, then in the
Game Controllers
window, select
Saitek ST290
.
