Logitech Entertainment Software 2.2 README File
(c) Copyright 1995-1997 Logitech, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
README TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE
2. WINDOWS 95
2.1 Quick Installation
2.2 Uninstall
3. DOS AND WINDOWS 3.X
3.1 If Windows 95 is Not Present
4. INSTALL AND UNINSTALL NOTES
4.1 Install Notes
4.1.1 Re-installing LES 2.2
4.1.2 Using LES 2.2 with WingMan Warrior
4.1.3 Using LES 2.2 with WingMan Extreme Digital
4.2 Uninstall Notes
4.2.1 Driver Files
4.2.2 Registry Entries
4.2.3 Windows OSR-2
5. HARDWARE NOTES
5.1 Game and Sound Cards
5.1.1 CH Products Gamecard 3
5.1.2 Kraft Auto-Set Pro
5.1.3 Non-standard gameports
5.1.4 IBM Mwave Sound Chip (Aptiva)
5.1.5 Diamond Edge 3D
5.1.6 Suncomm Gameport 2000
5.1.7 Diamond Monster Sound Card
5.1.8 Lightening 4 gamecard
5.2 Y-Cables
5.3 Rudder Pedal Support
5.4 Analog Gaming Devices
6. GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hints for Best DOS Game Performance
6.3 Specific Game Issues
6.4 DOS Games in Windows 95
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 3rd-party Uninstall Programs
7.2 Installing New PNP Sound Cards
7.3 When a Game Crashes
7.4 Only 1 Gaming Device on the Y-cable Works
7.5 Digital Device Stays in Analog Mode After Using Analog Gaming Devices
7.6 Only Gaming Device 1 Works in DOS Games
7.7 The Game Runs Slower Than Normal on Some Systems
7.8 The Cursor Slowed Down After Changing Gaming Devices
7.9 Odd Behavior with Matrox Display Driver
7.10 Restart Windows 95 to Solve Problems
7.11 LES Control Center does not display any devices connected
7.12 LES Online Help
7.13 DirectX 5.0 or later support
7.14 Game Controllers Control Panel in DirectX 5.0
7.15 Installing Additional Logitech Digital Gaming Devices under DirectX 5.0
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Backup Game Settings
8.2 Using CyberMan 2 as a mouse
9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
10. FOR MORE INFORMATION
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1. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE
This is the third release of Logitech Entertainment Software (LES). The
first release (1.0) supported the WingMan Warrior digital Gaming Device using
the serial port.
The second release (2.1) supports two new Logitech digital gaming devices,
the WingMan Extreme Digital joystick and the ThunderPad Digital gamepad.
These devices use a standard gameport connector found on a sound card or
game card. The software includes an innovative Windows 95 Control Center
that allows you to customize the gaming device's controls for each game.
This release (2.2) supports Logitech CyberMan 2, a 6 degree of freedom
device that uses a standard gameport connector. It complies with
DirectInput under Windows 95, in which all device control data is reported.
If running a DOS game in DOS box under Windows 95, 4 axes and 4 buttons are
reported to the DOS game: X, Y, Throttle and Rudder and 4 buttons.
There are certain DOS games that have enhanced support through
LAUNCHER.EXE.
2. WINDOWS 95
Note:
This release of Logitech Entertainment Software is for use with Windows 95
only.
2.1 Quick Installation
The Logitech CyberMan 2 device plugs into a standard gameport.
Most computers have a gameport (usually on the sound card),
but you may install a gameport if your computer does not have one.
Place the Logitech Entertainment Software CD in your CD-ROM drive. The
Setup window appears in a few seconds (if Autoplay is enabled on your
system.)
Click the Setup button, then follow the directions that appear on the setup
screens.
If the Autoplay feature of Windows 95 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 LES 2.2 CD, then click the OK
button to start the LES 2.2 SETUP program.
After install is finished, Windows 95 will restart.
2.2 Uninstall
LES 2.2 can be removed from Windows 95 by clicking the Add/Remove Programs
icon in the Windows 95 Control Panel. Select Logitech Entertainment
Software and press the Remove button. Then follow the onscreen instructions
for completing the uninstall.
Or, you may activate the uninstall program from the Logitech Entertainment
program group in the Windows 95 Start menu.
After uninstall is finished, Windows 95 will restart.
3. DOS AND WINDOWS 3.X
3.1 If Windows 95 is Not Present
Logitech CyberMan 2 gaming device is designed to work with the Windows 95
operating system. It does not work as an analog gaming device in DOS only
environment.
If the install program is run under Windows 3.1, it will only copy the Help
file for Logitech Entertainment Software plus a link to the Logitech Live
web site. No drivers are installed.
If only DOS is present (Windows is not in the path), no files are copied
and a user message is displayed.
4. INSTALL AND UNINSTALL NOTES
4.1 Install Notes
The installer has been tested with a variety of system configurations to
ensure a success the first time. However, typical Windows 95 systems
contain a wide range of software and hardware products and not all
combinations could be tested. Following are some notes to keep in mind:
1. Be sure to have your Logitech digital gaming device plugged in at the
time of installation. The device will be calibrated during the install
process.
2. Be careful not to plug your Logitech digital gaming device into a
network port. The connector is similar (15-pin) to a gameport connector.
3. After the installer has finished, Windows 95 will give you the option to
restart. So any applications that have documents open should be exited
before beginning the LES installation. This is especially true of game
programs or DOS games running under Windows 95.
4. If you do not restart Windows, the auto game detection feature will not
work until you start the LES Control Center or restart the system.
5. If during installation, the installer displays error message stating that
the device is not connected follow these steps
1. Check if CyberMan 2 is connected properly. If not, connect it properly.
2. Choose retry. If the message persists, press cancel. The installation will
go to completion.
3. Reboot the machine and open up Windows Joystick Control Panel or
Game Controllers Control Panel.
4. Choose CyberMan2 as the Gaming Device. Press Ok. You are ready to go.
(see the HARDWARE NOTES and TROUBLESHOOTING sections for more information)
4.1.1 Re-installing LES 2.2
LES 2.2 may be reinstalled over an existing 2.2 installation. The install
program detects a previous installation and gives the user the option to
retain any existing game settings. Re-installing may be done without first
uninstalling LES 2.2. This may be necessary if your Logitech digital gaming
device stops functioning after installing other hardware or software that
is not compatible.
4.1.2 Using LES 2.2 with WingMan Warrior
WingMan Warrior is a recently released Logitech digital gaming device using
software version 1.0. The current LES 2.2 software installs over the LES
1.0 software and provides the same functionality for Warrior in Windows 95
games and Windows 95 DOS programs. Note: LES 2.2 does not provide
programming capability for Warrior in its Control Center. Warrior
uses a DOS-based control panel for button programming.
The LES 2.2 uninstall program will not remove the three Warrior device
entries in the Windows Joystick control panel; the DOS files are also not
removed. To use Warrior again after uninstalling LES 2.2, please re-install
the LES 1.0 software.
4.1.3 Using LES 2.2 with WingMan Extreme Digital
LES 2.2 supports WingMan Extreme Digital and ThunderPad Digital. There
is no need to reinstall LES 2.1 to have the WingMan Extreme Digital
or ThunderPad support. If for any reason you need to reinstall LES 2.1,
please uninstall LES 2.2 first.
4.2 Uninstall Notes
The uninstall program is designed to remove the main LES 2.2 application
files but it will leave Logitech gaming devices drivers and registry entries
installed for compatibility with new versions of Windows 95. Following
are some notes to keep in mind:
1. Installed driver files are only active when the device they support is
selected in the Joystick or Game Controllers control panel. Otherwise,
they do not use any memory.
2. Logitech gaming devices will not be removed from the Joystick or
Game Controllers control panel after uninstall. It is possible to
activate the Logitech Gaming Devices driver in the Control Panel after
uninstall.
3. After uninstall is finished, you will have the option to either reboot
or return to Windows. However, we still advise that you save your work
prior to running uninstall.
4.2.1 Driver Files
The LES 2.2 driver files for Logitech gaming devices will remain in the
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory after uninstall. New versions of Windows 95 come
with support for Logitech gaming devices. Future versions of LES will
update these drivers; thus, the uninstaller should leave the most recent
drivers installed. These files remain:
LCYBRMN2.VXD
LJOY.VXD
LJOYV.VXD
LJOYPNP.VXD
4.2.2 Registry Entries
All Logitech gaming device entries in the Microsoft Joystick or
Game Controllers control panel will remain after the LES 2.2 software is
uninstalled. All registry entries for the LES Control Center will be removed,
except for those settings that are created by you.
The following entries will remain in the Microsoft Joystick control panel:
DESCRIPTION INSTALLED WITH
Logitech WingMan
Logitech WingMan Light
Logitech WingMan Extreme
Logitech ThunderPad
Logitech WingMan Warrior [LES 1.0]
Logitech WingMan Warrior (Game Port Hat) [LES 1.0]
Logitech WingMan Warrior (Game Port Throttle) [LES 1.0]
Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital [LES 2.1]
Logitech ThunderPad Digital [LES 2.1]
Logitech CyberMan 2 [LES 2.2]
Note for Advanced Users:
Following uninstall, there may be more than one entry for Logitech
Gaming Devices remaining in the Device Manager part of the System control
panel applet. This may be a quirk of Windows 95; it should not cause any
problems.
4.2.3 Windows OSR-2
LES 2.2 is compatible with OEM Service Releases of Windows 95 beginning
with OSR-2. These releases include support for four Logitech analog gaming
devices: WingMan, WingMan Light, WingMan Extreme, and ThunderPad. When LES
2.2 is installed, new drivers for these devices are added to the system.
When LES 2.2 is uninstalled, the new drivers remain to support these
devices.
Under OSR-2, the Device Manager always displays the Driver page in the device
property sheet. You may notice that the Driver page says that no driver is
loaded for the CyberMan 2 device. Be assured, the driver is loaded, and is
working properly.
5. HARDWARE NOTES
5.1 Game and Sound Cards
Logitech Digital gaming devices have been tested with a wide variety of
game and sound cards. In addition, the devices will operate in most cases
with multi-function cards such as IDE disk controllers or multimedia cards.
In rare cases, when using the old Windows Sound System card or using some
Opti chip sets, turning off the sound in the game's control panel may allow
the game and the Logitech gaming device to function properly.
5.1.1 CH Products Gamecard 3
This is a popular variable-speed game card that works well with Logitech
Digital gaming devices. Logitech's digital design does not require any
special software or jumper settings for this card to achieve the best
performance. Since the power-on card settings are adequate, you should
remove any existing AUTOEXEC.BAT settings for this card. See your CH
documentation for details.
5.1.2 Kraft Auto-Set Pro
This is an older variable-speed game card that was not designed for modern
high-speed machines. Some games may not function properly when using this
card.
5.1.3 Non-standard gameports
Logitech Digital gaming devices will operate properly with most gameports
on the market. Some gameports in older computers have an incomplete
implementation of the gameport and thus may not provide full functionality.
In this case, a Y-cable will not be supported; only one Logitech Digital
gaming device can be used on this gameport.
5.1.4 IBM Mwave Sound Chip (Aptiva)
Some systems using the Mwave sound chip may need a small change to work
properly with Logitech Digital gaming devices. This chip is usually found
on the older IBM Aptiva PC's. To make this change, do the following:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel
2. Open the System applet
3. Click the Device Manager tab
4. Double-click the `Sound, video and game controllers' section
5. Double-click the Mwave gameport Joystick entry
6. Click the Resources tab
7. Uncheck the box labeled `Use Automatic settings'.
8. Then click the OK buttons to confirm the changes and restart Windows.
9. You may now install LES 2.2.
If you have already installed LES 2.2, you do not need to uninstall LES
before making this change.
5.1.5 Diamond Edge 3D
This multimedia card is designed to be best used with console-type, Sega
gamepads. CyberMan 2 will not work with this card. You may install a standard
game card or other multi-function card for use with the Logitech digital
devices.
5.1.6 Suncomm Gameport 2000
CyberMan 2 may not work properly with this game port card. Please use a
different game port card instead.
5.1.7 Diamond Monster Sound Card
CyberMan 2 may not work properly with this game port card. Please use a
different game port card instead.
5.1.8 Lightening 4 gameport
Lightening 4 gameport has 4 gameports. The first gameport is standard
analog gameport. The rest 3 are digital gameports. Logitech digital devices
will work on the first gameport only.
5.2 Y-Cables
Only CyberMan 2 can be used with another CyberMan 2 on a Y-cable. No other
digital or analog devices will be supported along with CyberMan 2 on a Y-cable.
Should you have any problems in using CyberMan 2 on a Y-cable with another
device connected, Unselect the driver for that device and disconnect the
device.
There are some Y-cable adapters that are not fully compatible with Logitech
Digital gaming devices. In some cases, a gaming device may work on the `A' side
of the adapter but not on the `B' side. In other cases, it may only allow
the devices to work in analog mode, thus limiting the functionality.
A Y-cable adapter that works well is the Y-cable from Radio Shack. It is
labeled `Y-Adapter' and is catalog number 26-380.
There are some models of the CH Products Y-cable that work, and some that
do not. They have a different pin wiring. Unfortunately, they are not
labeled or packaged differently.
A Y-cable that does not work with a sound card should work properly when
connected to a real game card. This is because some Y-cables use pin 12 of
the 15-pin gameport for ground (wiring it to pin 4 of the `B' connector).
However, in a sound card, pin 12 is used for a MIDI signal. The game card,
on the other hand, provides ground on pin 12. The Radio Shack Y-cable works
with either a sound card or a game card.
If you attempt to calibrate 2 Logitech Digital gaming devices in Windows 95
and are not able to operate the throttle indicator, then this usually
indicates a problem with the Y-cable.
5.3 Rudder Pedal Support
Since CyberMan 2 is a full 3D gaming device, it intrinsically supports
the rudder axis. Rudder pedals should not be used with CyberMan 2.
5.4 Analog Gaming Devices
Logitech Digital gaming devices should not be used together with older
analog gaming devices. If a Y-cable is used to connect a Logitech Digital
device and analog device, the digital device may not operate properly.
6. GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES
6.1 Introduction
Logitech is proud to introduce its Digital gaming devices to the
entertainment market. The 32-bit software to support these devices, LES
2.2, is one of the most advanced of its class. Much effort has been made to
ensure compatibility with the popular games on the market as well as with
future games. However, some older or non-standard DOS games may require
special attention in order to operate properly.
6.2 Hints for Best DOS Game Performance
Most DOS games run well in Windows 95 DOS boxes. There are some memory-
intensive games that may operate slowly or erratically in a DOS box when
there is limited RAM in the system. This is not related to the LES
software. Adding more memory to the system may greatly improve game and
other application performance.
Logitech digital gaming devices operate much faster than traditional analog
gaming devices. In general, the game settings in the LES Control Center provide
the most efficient operation for DOS games in a DOS box. For some games,
choosing an alternate mode of LES improves the stability of the game. This
mode is called `Alternate emulation' and may be selected in the LES Control
Center. Choose the Game Setup tab, click Change Game, click the Advanced
button, and select the Alternate emulation option in the dialog box that
appears. As an example, Descent and Descent II benefit from this mode of
operation. For your convenience, there is a Descent game setting already
created with this mode preselected. Other DOS games that benefit from this
emulation mode are:
Batman Forever Mortal Combat 3
Battle Arena Toshinden NBA Live '96
Battlecruiser 3000AD Primal Rage
F22 Lightning II Wing Commander III and IV
Flight Simulator 5.1 Witchhaven I and II
In general, DOS gamepad-type sports or fighting games should use this
emulation mode.
6.3 Specific Game Issues
Some DOS games, such as Heretic, Hexen, and Doom, require the user to
perform a calibration at the start of every game; they use gaming device
Button 1 (the trigger) to complete each step. With these games, do not re-
configure Button 1 in the LES Control Center to another function
unless you have configured some other button as Button 1.
Brutal
This DOS game has its directions of movement reversed. This problem
affects any gaming device used with this game. Refer to the game
publisher for a possible solution or newer version.
Descent and Descent II
This DOS game works fine with CyberMan 2 when the Descent game setting is
selected in the LES Control Center. If your ship drifts slightly in the game,
be sure that you have selected Descent and that the `Alternate emulation'
option is still selected in the Advanced Options dialog box.
Descent I and Descent II may also be used with its `-joypolled' command
line option in DOS as noted in the Descent documentation. You may notice some
slow down if the `-joypolled' option is used.
Some systems will experience problems with Descent I and the Alt-F2 save
game command. If pressing this key causes Descent I to crash, update your
CONFIG.SYS file and increase the FILES= line to 20 or more.
Descent II
This game may be unstable on some high-end systems with certain sound
controllers. This problem affects any gaming device, including analog
gaming devices. A possible workaround may be to turn off the sound in this
game.
Descent II for Windows 95
In order to setup all 6 axes to work in Descent II for Windows 95, there
is a player file CYBERMN2.PLR that is installed into the default
C:\LOGITECH\ENTRTAIN directory. The Logitech Setup program will
automatically look for installed version of Descent II for Windows 95,
and if found, will copy the CYBERMN2.PLR player file to the game
directory. If you install Descent II for Windows 95 after installing
LES 2.2, simply copy this player file from the default C:\LOGITECH\ENTRTAIN
directory into the ID1 subdirectory of Descent II for Windows 95 directory,
run the game, and select the CYBERMN2 player. The 6 axes will be properly
configured. Note that if you choose the player other than CYBERMN2, then you
may have problems in configuring the 6 axis in the game.
Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D is a popular DOS first-person fighting game that works
well with Logitech CyberMan 2 in its standard configuration. For best
results, select Duke Nukem 3-D in the Game list and press the
'Launch Game...' button in the LES Control Center. Duke will be launched
using a special program that will manage the control of Duke. Prior to
launching Duke, set the gaming device setting to Keyboard and External
(with the External program setup as 'LAUNCHER.EXE') using Duke's
SETUP.EXE.
If you have selected 'Unprogrammed Device' in the LES Control Center
and Duke is not operating properly, make sure that the Controller Type
in Duke's SETUP program is set to: Keyboard and Joystick.
Earthworm Jim
This DOS game does not see all movements of Logitech digital gaming devices
properly. However, as the CyberMan 2 can be made to send keyboard commands,
Inside the game select 'Keyboard' as the control device after assigning
keyboard commands to the Cyberman 2 in the LES Control Center.
NASCAR RACING 2
This DOS game may not detect the CyberMan 2 device properly. We suggest
using the standard keyboard support instead.
Dos Quake and WinQuake
In order to setup all 6 axes and the 8 buttons to work in Quake for DOS and
WinQuake(Quake for Windows 95), there are two configuration files
CM2DOS.CFG (for DOS quake)
CM2WIN.CFG (for WinQuake)
that the Setup will copy into the default C:\LOGITECH\ENTRTAIN directory.
The Logitech Setup program will automatically look for installed version of
DOS quake and WinQuake, and if found, will copy the two cfg files to the
game directory. It will also create autoexec.cfg file if it does not already
exist and append following line to it.
For DOS Quake add
EXEC CM2DOS.CFG
For Win Qauke add
EXEC CM2WIN.CFG
If you install Quake or WinQuake for Windows 95 after installing
LES 2.2, simply copy these files from the default C:\LOGITECH\ENTRTAIN
directory into the game executable directory, and append the above
lines to the autoexec.cfg file, creating it, if not already present.
Tomb Raider
This DOS game may have some problems with Logitech digital gaming
devices when the LES software is set up normally (using digital driver).
In our experience, there will be some 'phantom' movement in the first
few minutes of play of the game that should go away if you select the
User Settings in the game a couple of times. The game apparently was
intended primarily for keyboard use. Refer to the game's README file for
more information or check the game publisher for a patch or newer
version. However, if you assign the game's keyboard commands to the
CyberMan 2, it will work fine with the game, so long as the game is
set up to it's default settings for control.
6.4 DOS Games in Windows 95
In general, Windows 95 does a good job of providing support for DOS games.
However, due to a variety of reasons some DOS games are best played in real
DOS mode. Logitech digital gaming devices will operate in analog mode, with
limited programming capability. For more information, refer to the `Using
Gaming Devices Modes' section in the LES Online Help. The Restart in MS-DOS
option is found in the Start Menu, in the Shut Down... dialog box.
Listed are a few games that should be played in real DOS mode:
Advanced Tactical Fighters Top Gun
Commanche 2.0 US Marine Fighters
Falcon Gold Virtual Karts
FIFA '96 Madden NFL 97
Inferno
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes gives solutions to specific problems you may have.
For additional information, refer to section 6, GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES. Also,
you may refer to the Troubleshooting section of the LES Online Help.
7.1 3rd-party Uninstall Programs
In general, LES 2.2 works well with 3rd-party uninstall programs such as
CleanSweep, and Remove-It. Of course, LES 2.2 has its own uninstaller which
we recommend for normal use. If during LES 2.2 installation, there is any
conflict with an uninstall monitor program, then turn off the uninstall
monitor and re-install LES 2.2.
7.2 Installing New PNP Sound Cards
If you install a Plug and Play sound card or game card AFTER first
installing a Logitech Digital gaming device, then your device may no longer
be detected. In most cases, restarting Windows 95 will allow the Logitech
digital device to be found. This is a quirk of the Plug and Play system.
Also, check that the Logitech digital device is still selected in the
Joystick or Game Controllers control panel.
If restarting Windows 95 does not help, you may have to reinstall Logitech
LES 2.2 software. To retain your current game settings, do not uninstall
LES; instead, install LES again but uncheck the box during install that
says `Overwrite current game settings'.
See also item 5.1.3, `Non-standard gameports'.
7.3 When a Game Crashes
Most DOS games usually run well in a Windows 95 DOS box. However,
occasionally a game will crash and require an exit back to Windows. If a
the game is started again without restarting Windows, it may fail or the
gaming device may not function properly. The safest solution is to restart
Windows 95 following a game crash. This may apply to some Windows 95 games
as well.
7.4 Only 1 Gaming Device on the Y-cable Works
If two Logitech Digital devices are connected with a Y-cable but one of
them does not function, you may have one of these problems:
1. The Y-cable has improper wiring that prevents the `B' device from
working. See section 5.2, Y-Cables, for more information.
2. The gameport is a `half-circuit' implementation. These gameports do
not support Y-cables. See section 5.1.3, Non-standard gameports.
3. The Y-cable may not be plugged in correctly. Some Y-cable connectors
can easily slip off the gameport connector.
7.5 Digital Device Stays in Analog Mode After Using Analog Gaming Devices
If you started Windows 95 using an analog gaming device and then later
plugged in a CyberMan 2, your digital device will not work, and the
special functions of the LES software will be inoperative.
Go to the Windows Joystick or Game Controllers control panel and reselect
Logitech CyberMan 2. In rare cases in Joystick control panel, you may need
to first select `None', click the Apply button, then select the proper
Logitech device.
7.6 Only Gaming Device 1 Works in DOS Games
DOS games generally only support one gaming device at a time.
Gaming Device #1 is the device that will be available in DOS games.
The gaming device number is selected in the Windows Joystick or
Game Controllers control panel.
7.7 The Game Runs Slower Than Normal on Some Systems
With some sound cards (or built-in sound systems), a game will appear to
run slower than normal. For example, Descent with an old Windows Sound
System or Opti chipset may cause this condition. This may be corrected by
turning off the sound in the game's control panel.
If Duke Nukem 3D appears to be running slower than normal, you may need to
choose a different option in Duke's control panel and a corresponding
option in the LES Control Center. See section 6.3, Specific Game Issues:
Duke Nukem 3D, for more information.
7.8 The Cursor Slowed Down After Changing Gaming Devices
If more than one Logitech Digital gaming device is installed, the LES
digital driver is selected, and then the devices are unplugged or switched
while a game or the LES Control Center is open, the mouse cursor may slow
down for several seconds. During this time, the digital driver is searching
for the devices. A solution is to first deselect the devices in the
standard Joystick control panel by setting the devices to `None'. See the
following note if you are using a Matrox display adapter.
7.9 Odd Behavior with Matrox Display Driver
In general, it is wise to use the most recent and stable drivers for your
video display adapter. With some Matrox Millennium display drivers, a
problem may occur when using the Windows 95 Joystick control panel. If you
change the selected gaming device to `None' in the Windows Joystick
control panel, then you open a DOS box or activate an open DOS session, the
display monitor may become dark and appear to be suspended. You should
restart your system by pressing the Control-Alt-Delete keys twice in
succession. Also, if there is a DOS game playing and then you Alt-Tab back
into Windows, there is a possibility of a system error occurring.
7.10 Restart Windows 95 to Solve Problems
This is a useful solution for many Windows 95 problems. Windows is not a
perfect system, and game software is not as stable and well-tested as some
business software. Often, simply restarting Windows will `clean up' the
system and correct an `unsolvable' problem.
Note: if you think it is necessary to `reset' the Logitech digital gaming
device, please understand that restarting Windows 95 or pressing the system
Reset switch will not reset any device attached to the gameport; this is a
design limitation of the PC. To ensure a complete reset, either unplug and
replug the device, or power cycle the system (shut down, turn off, then
turn on).
7.11 LES Control Center does not display any devices connected
If you select Cyberman 2 in the Joystick Control Panel, Open LES Control
Center, then disconnect CyberMan2 and connect either WingMan Extreme Digital
or ThunderPad Digital and Select the corresponding device entry in the
Joystick Control Panel, LES Control Center will not detect the device
changed. It will display "no devices connected" message.
Just close the LES Control Center and restart it. The problem will go away.
7.12 LES Online Help
Additional problem-solving information is available in the LES Online Help
system. Select `Troubleshooting' from the Contents page.
7.13 DirectX 5.0 or later support
If you installed DirectX 5.0 or later, and encounter certain compatibility
problems related to new features of DirectX, please visit our Web Site
http://www.logitech.com for the latest DirectX Gaming Devices support
information and support patches.
7.14 Game Controllers Control Panel in DirectX 5.0
In DirectX 5.0, the "Gaming Devices" Control Panel has been changed to
"Game Controllers" Control Panel. Please run the new "Game Controllers"
Control Panel to test your gaming devices.
7.15 Installing Additional Logitech Digital Gaming Devices under DirectX 5.0
If you have an existing Logitech digital gaming device, and are installing
another Logitech digital gaming device, please do the following:
1. Click "Start"
2. Select "Settings"
3. Choose "Control Panel"
4. Double click on the icon labeled "Game Controllers". If you do not find
the "Game Controllers" icon, but instead have the "Joystick" icon,
you do not have DirectX 5.0 or later installed and the steps below
are not applicable.
5. On the "General" tab select the device to remove, and click the "Remove"
button.
6. Click the "Add" button
7. Select the proper device from the list and choose "OK".
8. To calibrate the device choose the device name and click "Properties"
9. Select the "Settings" tab
10. Click the "Calibrate" button and follow the on-screen directions to calibrate
the device. Calibration is not required for CyberMan 2 gaming device.
11. Once the calibration is finished click on the "Test" tab and check the
device's functionality.
12. Click the "OK" button to close the screen.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Backup Game Settings
If you wish to restore your game settings to their original state, you may
use the Import function in the LES Control Center. The GAMES.LES file on
the installation diskette contains the original settings. See the LES
Online Help for instructions on importing game settings.
8.2 Using CyberMan2 as a mouse.
You can program CyberMan 2 to act as mouse. However if you wish to use both
CyberMan 2 as a mouse and the regular mouse, follow these guidelines
1. Program CyberMan2 to generate Mouse axis. Do not program CyberMan2 to
generate mouse buttons. You can use CyberMan2 to generate mouse X and Y
and the mouse to generate the mouse buttons.
2. If you program CyberMan2 to generate mouse buttons, then you should not use
the standard mouse and the CyberMan 2 mouse buttons simultaneously. Doing
so will make the mouse buttons to act erratically.
9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When running the test window in the Joystick Control Panel, the roll and
pitch axes indicators are blank. Is the device working correctly?
A: Yes. The Joystick control panel has a small bug, in that the roll and
pitch axes are blank until the device is moved. Simply tap the control
handle, and you will see the indicators light up.
10. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Additional information is available in Logitech Entertainment Online Help.
This is accessed by pressing the Help button in the LES Control Center or
by choosing the Online Help item from the Logitech Entertainment program
group found in the Windows 95 Start menu.
Reducing Fatigue While Playing Games:
For important comfort tips and maximum gaming enjoyment, please read the
section titled `Reducing Fatigue While Playing Games' in the Logitech
Entertainment Online Help.
Be sure to visit the Logitech Live web site for the latest drivers and game
settings. Look for the Entertainment or Technical Support areas at the web
site. The World Wide Web address is:
http://www.logitech.com
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