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Logitech Wingman Software README File (c) 2002 Logitech. All rights reserved. Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. README TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS 1.2 UNSUPPORTED ANALOG GAMEPORT DEVICES 1.3 WIN98/WINME SUPPORTED DEVICES 1.3.1 USB DEVICES 1.3.2 GAME PORT DEVICES 1.3.3 SERIAL PORT DEVICES 1.3.4 UNSUPPORTED DEVICES 1.4 WIN2000/WINXP SUPPORTED DEVICES 2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING WINGMAN SOFTWARE 2.1 INSTALLATION 2.2 UNINSTALL 3. DEVICE-SPECIFIC NOTES 3.1 WINGMAN WARRIOR 3.2 GAMEPADS 3.2.1 USING RUMBLEPAD WITH UNPOWERED (BUS POWERED) USB HUBS 3.2.2 SWAP JOYSTICK MODE 3.2.3 FLIGHT / SPORTS MODE 3.3 CORDLESS DEVICES 3.4 WINGMAN STRIKE FORCE 3D 4. GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES 4.1 FORCE FEEDBACK GAMES 4.2 USING A GAMEPAD/JOYSTICK IN FIRST PERSON SHOOTER GAMES 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 CALIBRATION ISSUES 5.2 3RD-PARTY INSTALLATION PROGRAMS 5.3 CONNECTING LOGITECH DIGITAL GAMING DEVICES 5.4 COMPUTERS WITHOUT GAMEPORTS - or - CANNOT ADD WINGMAN FORMULA FORCE OR WINGMAN FORCE ON SERIAL PORT 5.5 SERIAL DEVICE ALWAYS SHOWS "NOT CONNECTED" 5.6 SERIAL DEVICE SHOWS "NOT CONNECTED" AFTER PLUGGING INTO A DIFFERENT PORT 6. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT *************************************************************************************** 1. WHAT'S IN THIS RELEASE 1.1 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS Logitech Wingman software is designed to work with the Windows 98/2000/ME/XP operating systems only. Windows 95, Windows 3.x and true DOS (6.22 or lower) are not supported. 1.2 UNSUPPORTED ANALOG GAMEPORT DEVICES Analog gameport devices should be used with operating system supplied generic gameport drivers. Refer to the product documentation for installation instructions for these devices. There is no support in WingMan software for these devices. WingMan Extreme WingMan Light WingMan Attack WingMan Precision WingMan Formula GP Thunderpad 1.3 WIN98/WINME SUPPORTED DEVICES 1.3.1 USB DEVICES WingMan Cordless Gamepad WingMan Rumblepad WingMan Formula GP USB WingMan Precision USB WingMan Force 3D WingMan Strike Force 3D WingMan Formula Force GP WingMan Attack 2 WingMan ActionPad WingMan Force WingMan Formula Force WingMan Formula (yellow wheel) WingMan Gamepad (black pad) WingMan Gamepad Extreme WingMan Extreme Digital 3D MOMO Force Driving Force Freedom 2.4 Racing Force 1.3.2 GAMEPORT DEVICES WingMan Formula (black wheel) WingMan Interceptor WingMan Extreme Digital WingMan Gamepad Cyberman 2 WingMan Formula (yellow wheel) WingMan Gamepad (black pad) WingMan Gamepad Extreme WingMan Extreme Digital 3D WingMan Thunderpad Digital 1.3.3 SERIAL PORT DEVICES WingMan Force WingMan Formula Force 1.3.4 UNSUPPORTED DEVICES The following devices are not supported in this release. WingMan Force Feedback Mouse WingMan Warrior 1.4 WIN2000/WINXP SUPPORTED DEVICES The WingMan software for Win2000/WinXP only supports USB products. See section 1.3.1 for the complete list of supported devices. Gameport and serial port connections are not supported. The gameport devices should be used with operating system supplied drivers. You must have administrator privileges to use WingMan software under Windows 2000. When you try to install a gaming device on your Windows 2000-based computer, you may be unable to do so. This issue can occur if you are not logged on with an account that has administrator privileges. See the Microsoft support web site for more details. *************************************************************************************** 2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING WINGMAN SOFTWARE UNDER WINDOWS 98/2000/XP/ME 2.1 QUICK INSTALLATION Windows will be restarted during the installation process. We recommend saving any work and closing any open programs before beginning the installation. It is not necessary to uninstall previous versions of Logitech WingMan Software prior to installation. The installer will check for previous versions and remove or update files as necessary. To begin the installation place the Logitech Wingman Software CD in your CD-ROM drive. The Setup window appears in a few seconds (if AutoPlay is enabled on your system), then follow the directions that appear on the setup screens. If the AutoPlay feature of Windows 98/2000/XP/ME 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 CD, then follow the directions that appear on the setup screens. 2.2 UNINSTALL WingMan software can be removed from Windows 98/2000/XP/ME by clicking the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Windows 98/2000/XP/ME Control Panel. Select "Logitech WingMan Software" and click the "Add/Remove..." button. Then follow the on screen instructions for completing the uninstall. *************************************************************************************** 3.0 DEVICE SPECIFIC NOTES This section describes specific issues encountered when installing WingMan Software with certain Logitech game controllers. 3.1 WINGMAN WARRIOR WingMan software uninstalls previous versions of LES, including the program LAUNCHER.EXE. LAUNCHER.EXE enables the spinner in several DOS games. It activates the appropriate support for the game when that game's executable name is placed on the LAUNCHER.EXE command line. That is, LAUNCHER.EXE DOOM will launch Doom with Warrior spinner support. Here is a list of supported executable names, along with the name of the game in parentheses: Blood (Blood) Dark (Dark Forces) Doom (Doom, Ultimate Doom) Doom2 (Doom 2, Final Doom) Duke3d (Duke Nukem 3D) D2 (Descent 2) Heretic (Heretic) Hexen (Hexen) Quake (Quake) Rampage (Redneck Rampage) SW (Shadow Warrior) If you play any of these games using the WingMan Warrior's spinner knob, it is recommended that you continue to use LES 2.3 and do not install this version of WingMan software. 3.2 GAMEPADS 3.2.1 USING RUMBLEPAD WITH UNPOWERED (BUS POWERED) USB HUBS Because of the power requirements of the WingMan RumblePad they will not function on unpowered USB hubs. Powered hubs require the use of an external power supply such as an AC adapter to provide power for the USB hub. Unpowered hubs draw their power from the USB port on the computer. 3.2.2 SWAP JOYSTICK MODE WingMan Software allows the swapping of the functions for the left and right joysticks. To swap the functions of the joysticks do the following: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". 2. Double-click "Game Controllers". 3. Select "WingMan RumblePad" and click "Properties". 4. Click "Settings" and check the box marked "Enable Swap Mode". 5. Click "OK" to save the settings. 3.2.3 FLIGHT / SPORTS MODE Some gamepads have a mode button to switch between Flight Simulation Mode and Sports Action mode. Flight Simulation Mode (mode LED is on/green) :- - movement is controlled by the left joystick in X and Y axis directions - the D-Pad controls an eight way POV view from the cockpit - the throttle controls the engine speed Sports/Action Mode (mode LED is off/red) :- - cursor movement is controlled by the D-Pad - the left joystick controls the POV 3.3 CORDLESS DEVICES This Logitech 2.4GHz product uses sophisticated channel- and frequency-hopping technology to avoid interference with other cordless devices. We have conducted extensive testing of this product with other 2.4GHz devices and rf- (radio frequency) emitting devices (cordless phones, cordless headsets, wireless networks, cordless cameras, a/v sender/receivers, etc.). In the majority of circumstances, users will not experience any rf interference between this Logitech 2.4GHz product and those devices. However, it is possible that in some cases interference may occur. This interference could result in erratic behavior of the devices or complete loss of signal. If you notice this behavior, or static, clicking, or humming of other devices, then there are a few simple actions you can take to reduce or eliminate the interference. a. Increase the distance between the Logitech « 2.4GHz receiver and the other cordless devices/receivers. b. Turn off other cordless devices that are in close proximity when using the Logitech Cordless 2.4GHz Product. c. To verify that your Logitech 2.4GHz Product is connected and working properly, check it through the Game Controller Control Panel. 3.4 WINGMAN STRIKE FORCE 3D This wheel button is a unique feature that provides an alternative method to perform button presses. The wheel button is configured to have the functionality of three separate and independent joystick buttons. The three button functions are labeled as buttons 7, 8, and 9 on the joystick. - Button 7 is activated by pressing down on the wheel button. - Button 8 is activated by rotating the wheel forward by one notch movement. - Button 9 is activated by rotating the wheel backward by one notch movement. Please note that each wheel notch movement corresponds to a press and release button activation. Therefore, if the wheel is rotated forward by two notch movements, this would act as two Button 8 activations. If the wheel is rotated forward by ten notch movements, this would act as ten Button 8 activations. Changes in wheel rotation direction are quickly acted upon as a different button activation. This will cause any previous button activations that may be in the queue to be cleared out. For example, if the wheel had been rotated forward by ten notch movements and then rotated backward by one notch movement, the ten Button 8 activations would start to get processed until the backward movement was detected. Once the backward movement was detected, a Button 9 activation would be processed and any remaining Button 8 activations would be cleared out. Below are some suggested uses of the wheel button: - Quickly select and fire weapons. - Rotate the wheel forward and backward to select weapons and then press down to fire. - Target next enemy aircraft, previous enemy aircraft, and closest enemy aircraft. Rotate the wheel forward for next enemy, rotate backward for previous enemy, and press down to target closest enemy. - Change gears in racing games. Rotate the wheel forward one notch to shift up and rotate backward one notch to shift down. Hat switch number 2 (labeled "H2" on the joystick) is configured to report as eight independent buttons. Button 10 H2 north Button 11 H2 east Button 12 H2 south Button 13 H2 west Button 14 H2 north east Button 15 H2 south east Button 16 H2 south west Button 17 H2 north west ************************************************************************************** 4. GAME-SPECIFIC NOTES 4.1 FORCE FEEDBACK GAMES Many games that support force feedback have this option disabled by default. The reason for this is that currently the majority of joysticks on the market do not support force feedback. Having force feedback enabled with a non-force feedback controller connected is unnecessary and could possibly cause errors or conflicts. Refer to the documentation that came with the game for details on how to enable and configure force feedback in the game. Unfortunately, there are a small number of older games, which support force feedback using protocols which are not compatible with Logitech force feedback devices. Most new titles that support force feedback use the protocol supported by Logitech devices. The following is a list of games in which it is known that force feedback does not function properly with Logitech force feedback joysticks. Logitech devices use what is known as "I-Force 2.0" technology in conjunction with Microsoft's DirectX 5.2+ software to perform force feedback. These games are generally either I-Force 1.0 or are using Microsoft's own proprietary "Visual Force Factory" for force feedback effects. ABC's Monday Night Football 98 Air Warrior II Bug Riders Descent II Die by the Sword Extreme Assault Fighter Duel SE Interstate 76 Jet Fighter III Rocket Jockey Sierra Ski Racing SODA Off Road Racing Trophy Rivers Unnecessary Roughness '96 Spearhead 4.2 USING A GAMEPAD/JOYSTICK IN FIRST PERSON SHOOTER GAMES All games do not support input from a joystick or gamepad. Many of the first person shooter games, role playing games, strategy games, and golf games are designed for use with a "mouse + keyboard". Please check in game documentation to determine if your game supports a joystick/gamepad, and for details on how to configure such a device within the game. *************************************************************************************** 5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes solutions to specific problems you may have. Also, you may refer to the Troubleshooting section of the LWS Online Help. 5.1 CALIBRATION ISSUES If your device does not calibrate correctly the calibration information in the system registry may be corrupted. The correct this issue you may use the Logitech Clear Calibration Utility (LCCU). The LCCU removes all calibration information, including non-logitech gaming devices, in the system registry. The LCCU can be located in X:\TechSupt\ClrCalib\ClrCalib.exe (X being the drive letter of your CD-Rom drive). There is also a readme.txt located there that will give you more information on "ClrCalib.exe" and how to use it. The LCCU can also be downloaded from the Support section of our website at http://www.logitech.com If the LCCU does not resolve your calibration issue you may also need to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft DirectX. You can find the latest version of DirectX at http://www.microsoft.com 5.2 3RD-PARTY INSTALLATION PROGRAMS It is suggested that the Windows uninstaller be used rather than 3rd party uninstall programs. If during LWS installation, there are any conflicts with an installation monitoring program, quit the installation, then turn off the installation monitoring program and re-install LWS. 5.3 CONNECTING LOGITECH DIGITAL GAMING DEVICES If your Logitech gaming device has more than one connector on the end of the cable it is important use only one connector at a time. Connecting both can cause erratic behavior. Also, some network interface cards have a 15-pin connector that looks the same as a 15-pin game port. If your computer has a network card installed please verify that your Logitech gaming device is connected to the game port. (Some Logitech digital gaming devices connect via the serial port or USB port. These devices may not have a 15-pin connector at all) 5.4 COMPUTERS WITHOUT GAMEPORTS - or - CANNOT ADD WINGMAN FORMULA FORCE OR WINGMAN FORCE TO GAME CONTROLLERS WHEN DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO SERIAL PORT The Logitech WingMan line of serial and USB gaming devices will function on computers without gameports or soundcards. However, the Windows operating system requires a gameport entry in the "Sound, Video, and Game Controllers" section of the Device Manager in order for any gaming devices to be added in the Control Panel. If your computer does not have a soundcard or a gameport, it is very important that a "virtual" gameport is listed in the Device Manager in order for the WingMan Force or WingMan Formula Force to function properly. It is not necessary for a physical gameport to be installed in the system. Installing the driver is sufficient. For Windows 98 systems: 1. Click "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel" 2. Doubleclick "Add New Hardware" 3. Click "Next" 4. Windows will tell you it is going to search for plug and play devices. Click "Next" 5. If Windows detects any devices, click "No, the device is not in this list" and then click "Next" 6. Select "No, I want to select the hardware from a list" and click "Next" 7. Scroll down the list, highlight "Sound, video, and game controllers and click "Next" 8. Scroll down the list on the left and choose "Microsoft" from the list of manufacturers 9. Scroll down the list on the right and choose "Gameport Joystick" from the list of models 10. Click "Next" 11. Windows may ask for the installation CD. It will then tell you to reboot your computer. After rebooting, the joystick should function properly. 5.5 SERIAL DEVICE ALWAYS SHOWS "NOT CONNECTED" If your serial game controller is "Not Connected" in Game Controllers, please make sure that: 1. The device is plugged in to a serial port. 2. The device has power. (Check the lights on the device) If the device is plugged in and has power, there may be a resource conflict (IRQ or address) between one of the serial ports on the computer and another device in the system. To check for serial port conflicts, please do the following: 1. Click "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel" 2. Doubleclick "System 3. Click the "Device Manager" tab 4. Click on the "[+]" next to the "Ports (COM & LPT)" entry. 5. Single-click on the top-most COM port. 6. With the COM port highlighted, click "Properties." 7. Choose the "Resources" tab. If the "Conflicting Device List" shows ANY conflicts, the serial game device may not work. Unfortunately, due to the wide variety of hardware available on the market, there is no standard set of steps to correct resource conflicts. Please refer to your system's manuals in order to resolve any conflicts that you encounter. Resolving any conflicts should allow the serial game device to function. 5.6 SERIAL DEVICE SHOWS "NOT CONNECTED" AFTER PLUGGING INTO A DIFFERENT PORT Unplugging a Logitech serial device and plugging it into a different serial port on the same machine without first removing the entry in Game Controllers can cause the device not to be detected by Windows. To correct this issue, please do the following: 1. Click "Start" and choose "Settings," then "Control Panel" 2. Double-click "Game Controllers". 3. Highlight the Logitech serial joystick (e.g. Logitech WingMan Force Serial) and click "Remove" 4. You will be asked to confirm removal. Please click "Yes" 5. Click the "Add" button 6. Scroll down and highlight the appropriate device, then click "OK" The device should now function properly. *************************************************************************************** 6. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Web Site: http://www.logitech.com The Logitech web site contains interactive customer support, patches, product information and more. FTP Site: ftp://ftp.logitech.com The FTP site contains patches and driver updates for our products. Electronic Support: http://www.logitech.globalsupport.com Email our professional staff with your customer support questions through our web based service. Customer Support Hotline: (702) 269-3457, U.S. and Canada, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Pacific Time, Mon. - Fri. (Note: Hours are subject to change) The Customer Support Group will answer any technical or service related questions regarding Logitech products. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) 2002 Logitech. All rights reserved. Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 
