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<h1>Controller Calibration</h1>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>When having difficulty with a controller working within a game, you'll 
 want to check to make sure that the game supports the use of controllers 
 as well as if the controller is properly calibrated within Microsoft Windows. 
 To check if a game supports the use of a controller or other input device, 
 you can simply look on the bottom of the packaging within the minimum 
 requirements. If the game does support the use of controllers, you'll 
 want to make sure that the controller is properly calibrated because most 
 games will look to the operating system calibration tool to verify if 
 the device is functioning properly. Follow these steps to properly calibrate 
 your controller within the operating system:</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p class="whs1">How to properly calibrate your controller 
 in Windows Vista:</p>

<ol type="1" class="whs2">
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p>Click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Windows</B></span> 
 button on the <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>Windows Taskbar</I></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p>Select <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Control 
 Panel</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p>In the left pane, click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Classic 
 View</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p>Double-click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Game 
 Controllers</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p>If you are using a <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>USB 
 Controller</B></span>, your device will be listed in the Installed Game Controllers 
 field with OK listed as the Status.</p></li>
	
	<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If the status listed next to the controller does not display an OK, there 
 is an issue with your controller and you should contact the vendor for 
 further support.</p></li>
	</ul>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p>If you are using a <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>15-pin 
 Gameport</B></span> controller, your device will not be listed and you will 
 need to add it manually.</p></li>
	
	<ol type="1" class="whs2">
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Add...</B></span> 
 button.</p></li>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Select your controller from the list of available 
 controllers.</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If your controller is not listed, make sure that you have installed the 
 driver disk which came with your controller.</p></li>
		</ul>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>If your controller did not come with a driver 
 disk, select a generic controller configuration which best describes your 
 controller to get basic control functionality.</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs4">Example: 4-button 
 gamepad.</p></li>
		</ul>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>OK</B></span> 
 to add the controller.</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If the status listed next to the controller does not display an OK, there 
 is an issue with your controller and you should contact the vendor for 
 further support on the device.</p></li>
		</ul>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>To configure either types of controllers, 
 click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Properties</B></span> button.</p></li>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>You should be shown a test screen with a basic 
 button and Axes screen. Test all of the buttons and axes on your controller, 
 and make sure that the buttons and axis on screen move with you.</p></li>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>If the controller axes are not centered or 
 buttons are not operating properly, click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Settings</B></span> 
 tab.</p></li>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Calibrate..</B></span>. 
 button.</p></li>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Next</B></span> 
 to start the calibration.</p></li>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Follow the on-screen prompts to calibrate 
 your controller.</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 This is different for each type of controller, so pay close attention 
 during this process.</p></li>
		</ul>
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p>Once finished, the status next to your controller 
 should read OK, so click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>OK</B></span> to 
 save settings.</p></li>
	</ol>
</ol>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p class="whs1">How to properly calibrate your controller 
 in Windows XP:</p>

<ol type="1" class="whs2">
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Start</B></span> 
 button on the <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>Windows Taskbar</I></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Select <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Control 
 Panel</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Double-click <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Game Controllers</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If you are using 
 a USB Controller, your device will be listed in the Installed Game Controllers 
 field with OK listed as the Status.</p></li>
	
	<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If the status listed next to the controller does not display an OK, there 
 is an issue with your controller and you should contact the vendor for 
 further support.</p></li>
	</ul>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If you are using 
 a 15-pin Gameport controller, your device will not be listed and you will 
 need to add it manually.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">To configure either 
 types of controllers:</p></li>
	
	<ol type="1" class="whs2">
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Properties</B></span> button.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Add...</B></span> button.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Select your controller 
 from the list of available controllers.</p></li>
		
		<ol type="1" class="whs2">
			
			<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
				class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If your controller is not listed, make sure that you have installed the 
 driver disk which came with your controller</p></li>
			
			<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
				class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If your controller 
 did not come with a driver disk, select a generic controller configuration 
 which best describes your controller to get basic control functionality.</p></li>
			
			<ol type="1" class="whs2">
				
				<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
					class=kadov-p><p class="whs6">Example: 
 4-button gamepad.</p></li>
			</ol>
		</ol>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>OK</B></span> 
 to add the controller.</p></li>
		
		<ol type="1" class="whs2">
			
			<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
				class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If the status listed next to the controller does not display an OK, there 
 is an issue with your controller and you should contact the vendor for 
 further support on the device.</p></li>
		</ol>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">You should be 
 shown a test screen with a basic button and Axes screen. Test all of the 
 buttons and axes on your controller, and make sure that the buttons and 
 axis on screen move with you.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If the controller 
 axes are not centered or buttons are not operating properly, click the 
 Settings tab.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Calibrate...</B></span> button.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Next</B></span> 
 to start the calibration.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Follow the on-screen 
 prompts to calibrate your controller.</p></li>
		
		<ol type="1" class="whs2">
			
			<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
				class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 This is different for each type of controller, so pay close attention 
 during this process.</p></li>
		</ol>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Once finished, 
 the status next to your controller should read OK, so click OK to save 
 settings.</p></li>
	</ol>
</ol>

<p class="whs5">&nbsp;</p>

<p class="whs1">How to properly calibrate your controller 
 in Windows 95/98:</p>

<ol type="1" class="whs2">
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Start</B></span> 
 button on the <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>Windows Taskbar</I></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Select <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Settings</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Select <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Control 
 Panel</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Double-click <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Game Controllers</B></span>.</p></li>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If you are using 
 a USB Controller, your device will be listed in the Game Controllers field 
 with OK listed as the Status.</p></li>
	
	<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
		
		<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If the status listed next to the controller does not display an OK, there 
 is an issue with your controller and you should contact the vendor for 
 further support.</p></li>
	</ul>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If you are using 
 a 15-pin Gameport controller, your device will not be listed and you will 
 need to add it manually.</p></li>
	
	<ol type="1" class="whs2">
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Add...</B></span> button.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Select your controller 
 from the list of available controllers.</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If your controller is not listed, make sure that you have installed the 
 driver disk which came with your controller.</p></li>
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If your controller 
 did not come with a driver disk, select a generic controller configuration 
 which best describes your controller to get basic control functionality.</p></li>
			
			<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
				
				<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs6">Example: 
 4-button gamepad.</p></li>
			</ul>
		</ul>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>OK</B></span> 
 to add the controller:</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 If the status listed next to the controller does not display an OK, there 
 is an issue with your controller and you should contact the vendor for 
 further support on the device.</p></li>
		</ul>
	</ol>
	
	<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
		class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">To configure either 
 types of controllers, click the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Properties</B></span> 
 button.</p></li>
	
	<ol type="1" class="whs2">
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">You should be 
 shown a test screen with a basic button and Axes screen. Test all of the 
 buttons and axes on your controller, and make sure that the buttons and 
 axis on screen move with you.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">If the controller 
 axes are not centered or buttons are not operating properly, click the 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Settings</B></span> tab.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click the <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Calibrate...</B></span> button.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Next</B></span> 
 to start the calibration.</p></li>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Follow the on-screen 
 prompts to calibrate your controller.</p></li>
		
		<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
			
			<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Note</B></span>: 
 This is different for each type of controller, so pay close attention 
 during this process.</p></li>
		</ul>
		
		<li style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ font-weight: normal; /*}}end!kadov*/ "
			class=kadov-p><p class="whs5">Once finished, 
 click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Apply</B></span> to save settings.</p></li>
	</ol>
</ol>

<p class="whs5">&nbsp;</p>

<p class="whs1">Controller Driver Links:</p>

<ul type="disc" class="whs3">
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Gravis</B></span>: 
 <a href="http://www.gravis.com"
	target=_blank>http://www.gravis.com</a></p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Logitech</B></span>: 
 <a href="http://www.logitech.com"
	target=_blank>http://www.logitech.com</a></p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p class="whs5"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Thrustmaster</B></span>:<a 
 href="http://ts.thrustmaster.com"
	target=_blank>http://ts.thrustmaster.com</a></p></li>
</ul>

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