Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F8GBPC002 Belkin
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1 Nostromo Array Programming Software Manual Glossary: Ø Quick Install and Use Ø Introduction Ø Making a Profile o Profile Editor o Main Screen o Make a Profile o Remapping Single Key Assignments o.
2 Quick Install and Use Getting Started Your Nostromo Array Programming Software will work with any Win98, Win2000 or Win ME game. If you are using Windows 2000, please be sure to plug in your gamepad before installing any software on the enclosed CD .
3 Assign Profile to Game in Loadout Manager Ø Open the Loadout Manager by click ing on the in the taskbar, your desktop or in the Start Menu/Program Files. On the left, click on the bar that shows your attached controller. Select the profile you would like to use.
4 Introduction The Nostromo Array Pr ogramming Software is a suite of tools that enhances your gaming experience when using the Nostromo Game Controllers. With the Nostromo Array Programming Software you get increase functionality and customization, allowing you to remap your controller howe ver you like depending on what games you are playing.
5 Making A Profile Profile Editor The Profile Editor is the tool used to create and edit profiles. With a profile, you can program a game controller to perform several actions beyond what game controllers typic ally do.
6 The Main Screen Consists of: • Views of the Device o This wil l make clear which keys you are programming. • Menu Bar & Tool Bar • Mode Bar o This will allow you to select between Red, Green and Blue modes.
7 At this point, press a key on the keyboard such as the space bar. Once you press the key the screen will display which key you pressed. Notice that in addition to displaying the key you pressed, the edit window in the midd le displays the same key name but highlighted.
8 This switch turn recording of delays on or off. A macro without recorded delays replays the events at the maximum possible rate which about 10 milliseconds between events. Repeat This Macro While Button Remains Pressed This switch s ets the macro to repeat as long as the button it is assigned to is pressed.
9 You will see the axis window open and list all the axis available to reassign.To rea ssign an axis, simply select the axis you want to assign to the current axis. AXIS BANDING Axis Banding is dividing an axis into sections, then assigning functions to the individual sections.
10 To divide the axis, double click on the approximate range on the right or left side of the axis. You will see a line appear, as in the diagram below: Each band that you create will be a new area that you can assign functions to. To assign functions to bands, left click on the band you want to program.
11 ASSIGNING A MOUSE BUTTON TO A NOSTROMO GAME CONTROLLER To assign a Mouse Button to a button on a Nostromo Game Device, simpl y left - click on the button number you would like and select Mouse Button.
12 By filling in this window, you get something similar to a name tag for your profile. You can have the profile identified as yours, including your comments, email address, etc for the Nostromo community.
13 Using A Profile: The Loadout Manager Th e Loadout Manager is responsible for "programming" the game controllers with profiles. The Loadout Manager can be used in two ways: manual mode and automatic mode.
14 Load The Profile You Just Made After making a profile, you will n eed to activate it with a game in the Loadout Manager. To do this you simply select the controller, the profile and the game executable file. Then you can easily launch the game from within the Loadout Manager.
15 TROUBLESHOOTING When I start the game with the loadout manager there is no response or control from my Nostromo game controller: Ø Check the status in the Game Controller Icon in the Control Panel (click Start , Control Panel, Game Controllers). Make sure the controller is listed in the game controller panel and the status is listed as OK.
16 The Gamepad is not in the Windows Control Panel Ø Unplug your gamepad, uninstall the software and drivers. Then reboot, re - install the software and plug in the pad. If you are using Windows 2000 be sure to plug in the gamepad first. If you are still having problems, contact Belkin Tech Support at the following numbers.
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