Radio Shack 26-445 user manual

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Cat. No. 26-445
8 Fire Button Digital Gamepad
Your RadioShack 8 Fire Button Digital Gamepad lets you take control of the
latest computer games! The gamepad’s long cable makes it easy to use it
with your computer. The gamepad’s advanced features include:
Thumb-Control Pad — allows precise control in eight directions.
Eight Control Buttons
— give you the flexibility you need to play games with
multiple controls.
Master Turbo/Automatic Fire Select

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26-445.fm Page 2 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:57 AM USING THE GAMEPAD Cautions: • Always turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting the gamepad from the game port. • When disconnecting the gamepad from the computer, hold and gently pull on the connector plug. Do not pull the cable. R1 L1 L2 R2 B D A C OFF/NORMAL/TURBO Thumb-Control Pad 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the gamepad’s connector into game port A on your computer, then turn on the computer. 3. If the game you want to

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26-445.fm Page 3 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:57 AM 5. Hold the gamepad in both hands and press A, B, C, or D with your right thumb while pressing the thumb-control pad with your left thumb. In many games, you can use the red buttons on your gamepad (marked L1 and L2 (left) and R1 and R2 (right)) for throttle and rudder control. For maximum comfort, keep your elbows close to your sides and rest your forearms on your lap if you play for a long time. INSTALLING THE SUPPLIED DRIVER Follow these ste

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26-445.fm Page 4 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:57 AM CARE To enjoy your gamepad for a long time: • Keep the gamepad dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the gamepad only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the gamepad gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the gamepad away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the gamepad with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the gamepad’s internal components can cause a malfunction and inval