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Logitech Gaming Software README File
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README TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS 1.1.1 INTEL ITANIUM PROCESSORS 1.2 UNSUPPORTED ANALOG GAMEPORT DEVICES 1.3 SUPPORTED DEVICES 1.3.1 USB HID DEVICES 1.3.2 UNSUPPORTED DEVICES 1.4 WINXP/VISTA/WIN7 SUPPORTED DEVICES
2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SOFTWARE
2.1 INSTALLATION 2.2 UNINSTALL
3. DEVICE-SPECIFIC NOTES
3.1 GAMEPADS 3.1.1 USING RUMBLEPAD WITH UNPOWERED (BUS POWERED) USB HUBS 3.1.2 SWAP JOYSTICK MODE 3.1.3 FLIGHT / SPORTS MODE 3.2 CORDLESS DEVICES 3.3 WINGMAN STRIKE FORCE 3D
4. GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES
4.1 FORCE FEEDBACK GAMES 4.2 USING A GAMEPAD/JOYSTICK IN FIRST PERSON SHOOTER GAMES
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 3RD-PARTY INSTALLATION PROGRAMS
6. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
7. THIRD-PARTY NOTICES
7.1 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE USAGE
1. WHAT'S IN THIS RELEASE
1.1 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Logitech Gaming Software is designed to work with the Windows XP/Vista/7 operating systems only. Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 3.x and true DOS (6.22 or lower) are not supported.
1.1.1 INTEL ITANIUM PROCESSORS
Intel Itanium processors are not supported.
1.2 UNSUPPORTED ANALOG GAMEPORT DEVICES
Analog gameport devices should be used with operating system supplied generic gameport drivers. Refer to the product documentation for installation instructions for these devices. There is no support in the software for these devices.
WingMan Extreme
WingMan Light
WingMan Attack
WingMan Precision
WingMan Formula GP
Thunderpad
1.3 SUPPORTED DEVICES
1.3.1 USB HID DEVICES
WingMan Cordless Gamepad
WingMan Rumblepad
WingMan Formula GP USB
WingMan Precision USB
WingMan Force 3D
WingMan Strike Force 3D
WingMan Formula Force GP
WingMan Attack 2
WingMan ActionPad
WingMan Formula (yellow wheel)
WingMan Gamepad (black pad)
WingMan Gamepad Extreme
WingMan Extreme Digital 3D
Logitech Attack 3
Logitech Driving Force
Logitech Dual Action
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
Logitech Freedom 2.4
Logitech MOMO Force
Logitech MOMO Racing
Logitech RumblePad 2
Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
Logitech Precision Gamepad
Logitech Racing Wheel
Logitech Driving Force Pro
Logitech Force 3D Pro
Logitech Formula Force EX
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
Logitech Driving Force GT
Logitech Flight System G940
Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
1.3.2 UNSUPPORTED DEVICES
There is no support for gameport or serial port products. In addition, these older USB products are not supported:
WingMan Force
WingMan Formula Force
1.4 WINXP/VISTA/WIN7 SUPPORTED DEVICES
The software for WinXP/Vista/Win7 only supports USB HID products. See section 1.3.1 for the complete list of supported devices. Gameport, serial port and legacy USB devices are not supported in this release.
You must have administrator privileges to use the software under Windows XP/Vista/7. When you try to install a gaming device on your WinXP/Vista/Win7 based computer, you may be unable to do so. This issue can occur if you are not logged on with an account that has administrator privileges. See the Microsoft support web site for more details.
2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SOFTWARE UNDER WINDOWS XP/Vista/7
2.1 QUICK INSTALLATION
Windows may be restarted during the installation process. We recommend saving any work and closing any open programs before beginning the installation.
It is not necessary to uninstall previous versions of the software prior to installation. The installer will check for previous versions and remove or update files as necessary.
To begin the installation place the CD in your CD-ROM drive. The Setup window appears in a few seconds (if AutoPlay is enabled on your system), then follow the directions that appear on the setup screens.
If the AutoPlay feature of Windows XP/Vista/7 is not enabled, then simply go to the Start menu, choose "Run", click "Browse" to select the CD-ROM drive, double-click the "SETUP.EXE" program on the CD, then follow the directions that appear on the setup screens.
2.2 UNINSTALL
The software can be removed from Windows XP/Vista/7 by clicking the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Windows XP/Vista/7 Control Panel. Select "Logitech Gaming Software" and click the "Add/Remove..." button. Then follow the on screen instructions for completing the uninstall.
3.0 DEVICE SPECIFIC NOTES
This section describes specific issues encountered when installing the software with certain Logitech game controllers.
3.1 GAMEPADS
3.1.1 USING RUMBLEPAD WITH UNPOWERED (BUS POWERED) USB HUBS
Because of the power requirements of the WingMan RumblePad they will not function on unpowered USB hubs. Powered hubs require the use of an external power supply such as an AC adapter to provide power for the USB hub. Unpowered hubs draw their power from the USB port on the computer.
3.1.2 SWAP JOYSTICK MODE
The software allows the swapping of the functions for the left and right joysticks. To swap the functions of the joysticks do the following:
1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". 2. Double-click "Game Controllers". 3. Select "WingMan RumblePad" and click "Properties". 4. Click "Settings" and check the box marked "Enable Swap Mode". 5. Click "OK" to save the settings.
3.1.3 FLIGHT / SPORTS MODE
Some gamepads have a mode button to switch between Flight Simulation Mode and Sports Action mode.
Flight Simulation Mode (mode LED is on/green) :-
- movement is controlled by the left joystick in X and Y axis directions - the D-Pad controls an eight way POV view from the cockpit - the throttle controls the engine speed
Sports/Action Mode (mode LED is off/red) :-
- cursor movement is controlled by the D-Pad - the left joystick controls the POV
3.2 CORDLESS DEVICES
This Logitech 2.4GHz products uses sophisticated channel- and frequency-hopping technology to avoid interference with other cordless devices. We have conducted extensive testing of this product with other 2.4GHz devices and rf- (radio frequency) emitting devices (cordless phones, cordless headsets, wireless networks, cordless cameras, a/v sender/receivers, etc.). In the majority of circumstances, users will not experience any rf interference between this Logitech 2.4GHz product and those devices. However, it is possible that in some cases interference may occur. This interference could result in erratic behavior of the devices or complete loss of signal. If you notice this behavior, or static, clicking, or humming of other devices, then there are a few simple actions you can take to reduce or eliminate the interference.
a. Increase the distance between the Logitech 2.4GHz receiver and the other cordless devices/receivers.
b. Turn off other cordless devices that are in close proximity when using the Logitech Cordless 2.4GHz Product.
c. To verify that your Logitech 2.4GHz Product is connected and working properly, check it through the Game Controller Control Panel.
3.3 WINGMAN STRIKE FORCE 3D
This wheel button is a unique feature that provides an alternative method to perform button presses. The wheel button is configured to have the functionality of three separate and independent joystick buttons. The three button functions are labeled as buttons 7, 8, and 9 on the joystick.
- Button 7 is activated by pressing down on the wheel button. - Button 8 is activated by rotating the wheel forward by one notch movement. - Button 9 is activated by rotating the wheel backward by one notch movement.
Please note that each wheel notch movement corresponds to a press and release button activation. Therefore, if the wheel is rotated forward by two notch movements, this would act as two Button 8 activations. If the wheel is rotated forward by ten notch movements, this would act as ten Button 8 activations.
Changes in wheel rotation direction are quickly acted upon as a different button activation. This will cause any previous button activations that may be in the queue to be cleared out. For example, if the wheel had been rotated forward by ten notch movements and then rotated backward by one notch movement, the ten Button 8 activations would start to get processed until the backward movement was detected. Once the backward movement was detected, a Button 9 activation would be processed and any remaining Button 8 activations would be cleared out.
Below are some suggested uses of the wheel button:
- Quickly select and fire weapons. - Rotate the wheel forward and backward to select weapons and then press down to fire. - Target next enemy aircraft, previous enemy aircraft, and closest enemy aircraft. Rotate the wheel forward for next enemy, rotate backward for previous enemy, and press down to target closest enemy. - Change gears in racing games. Rotate the wheel forward one notch to shift up and rotate backward one notch to shift down.
Hat switch number 2 (labeled "H2" on the joystick) is configured to report as eight independent buttons.
Button 10 H2 north Button 11 H2 east Button 12 H2 south Button 13 H2 west Button 14 H2 north east Button 15 H2 south east Button 16 H2 south west Button 17 H2 north west
4. GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES
4.1 FORCE FEEDBACK GAMES
Many games that support force feedback have this option disabled by default. The reason for this is that currently the majority of joysticks on the market do not support force feedback. Having force feedback enabled with a non-force feedback controller connected is unnecessary and could possibly cause errors or conflicts. Refer to the documentation that came with the game for details on how to enable and configure force feedback in the game.
4.2 USING A GAMEPAD/JOYSTICK IN FIRST PERSON SHOOTER GAMES
All games do not support input from a joystick or gamepad. Many of the first person shooter games, role playing games, strategy games, and golf games are designed for use with a "mouse + keyboard". Please check in game documentation to determine if your game supports a joystick/gamepad, and for details on how to configure such a device within the game.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes solutions to specific problems you may have. Also, you may refer to the Troubleshooting section of the LGS Online Help.
5.1 3RD-PARTY INSTALLATION PROGRAMS
It is suggested that the Windows uninstaller be used rather than 3rd party uninstall programs. If during LGS installation, there are any conflicts with an installation monitoring program, quit the installation, then turn off the installation monitoring program and re-install LGS.
6. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Web Site: http://www.logitech.com The Logitech web site contains interactive customer support, patches, product information and more.
FTP Site: ftp://ftp.logitech.com The FTP site contains patches and driver updates for our products.
Electronic Support: http://www.logitech.globalsupport.com Email our professional staff with your customer support questions through our web based service.
Customer Support Hotline: (702) 269-3457, U.S. and Canada, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Pacific Time, Mon. - Fri. (Note: Hours are subject to change) The Customer Support Group will answer any technical or service related questions regarding Logitech products.
7. THIRD-PARTY NOTICES
This software includes Ogg Vorbis playback routines based on libogg-1.1 and libvorbis-1.0.1, which carry the following license:
Copyright (c) 2006, Xiph.org Foundation
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
7.1 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE USAGE
Logitech Gaming Software makes use of the libpng and zlib Software.
(c) 2010 Logitech. All rights reserved. Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
