USB FunPad pro Game Controller User’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii General Informations for FunPad Pro . . . . . . . . . .1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Operation Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Hardware Installation . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Macsense FunPad pro. The FunPad pro computer game controller is equipped with a USB connector, making it compatible with the new Apple iMac, Blue G3, or any Macintosh with USB interface. This advanced game controller combines high performance functionality with a stylish ergonomic design, making it one of the best USB game controllers available for racing, flying, or combat games.
General Informations for FunPad pro Package Contents After opening the box containing the FunPad pro, check to make sure you have received these items. • A FunPad pro game controller • A CD containing software & on line manual System Requirements • Macintosh computer with an available USB port • Mac OS 8.1 or higher Hardware Overview Please take a moment to review the diagram below to familiarize yourself with the buttons on your FunPad pro.
Operation Reference In addition to having the basic functions of a standard game pad (X, Y axes, and function buttons) we’ve added several extra options to the FunPad pro. We think that once you become familiar with the FunPad pro’s Throttle Buttons, you’ll agree with us that the FunPad pro blows the competition away! Following is a list of action inputs on the FunPad pro along with a brief description of how each one is applied. • Function Buttons Buttons 1-8 are game dependent.
Installation Hardware Installation The FunPad pro computer game controller uses USB technology to interface with your computer. USB is a “hot-swappable” technology, meaning you can connect peripherals to the computer while the power is on. However, to protect the sensitive electrical components inside your computer (and inside the FunPad pro), we recommend turning your computer’s power off before connecting the FunPad pro. After turning off your computer, please follow these steps: 1.
Software Installation An installation CD comes bundled with the FunPad pro. This CD contains the FunPad pro’s driver (a driver is a software program that gives your computer special instructions that make the device work). After you have connected the FunPad pro’s USB cable to your computer, please locate this CD and follow the directions below. 1. Insert the FunPad pro CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and wait several moments for your computer to read the disc.
Programming the FunPad pro With the FunPad pro cable attached to your computer and the software installed you are almost ready to start playing games. Before you do, you must program the buttons and switches on the FunPad pro because these buttons are initially set to default values that may not be optimal for the game you want to play. You can program the function buttons by selecting or choosing an appropriate game set.
Choosing a Game Set Choosing a game set is a quick and easy method of programming your FunPad pro’s buttons so that these buttons best correspond to the actions and movements required for the game you want to play. To choose a game set from the list of those that have been pre-programmed, follow the instructions below: 1. Select Macsense GameDevices in the control panel. The FunPad pro setup menu (shown below) appears. Click the Current Setting box and a pop-up menu appears. 2.
Editing a Game Set You may want to play a game for which we have not included a pre-programmed game set. To Play this game you may need to manually alter some of the functions of the FunPad pro’s buttons. In the example that follows, we’ll show you how to edit a game set. 1. Select Macsense GameDevices in the control panel. The FunPad pro setup menu (shown previous page) appears. Click the Current Settings box and a pop-up menu appears. 2.
To change an action associated with a function button : 4. Click button you want to alter. For example, select “Btn1” to highlight this dialogue box. 5. Type the computer keyboard key representing a specific action. Let’s assume for the purposes of this demonstration we want a “shoot” action, and let’s also assume that the keyboard space bar represents a shooting action. If you press the space bar, the name of this keystroke now appears in the highlighted dialogue box as shown below.
(NOTE: If you want to remove a game setting for a game you no longer play, select this game set from the Current Setting menu and click Delete). Creating an All-New Game Set There is little difference between creating a completely new game set and editing a pre-programmed game set. Simply change all of the values for each of the button functions, and instead of starting with a pre-programmed game set, start from the default settings and follow the process described above in “Editing a Game Set.
Spections 10 Control pad 1 all-directional control pad Control Button 8 programmable buttons Control Sticks Stick 1 all-directional MiniStick, 1 Throttle/Rudder Connector USB Type B Cable Length 140 cm 1.4 m EMI/RFI CE Approved FCC Class B Weight 190 grams (N.W.) 6.70 oz (N.W.
