Mad Catz SharkPort PS2 User Manual

SHARKPORT PS2 MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased the ultimate game enhancer management tool allowing you
to connect your PS2 to your PC in order to manage and store all your Game saves!! To get the
most out of your SharkPort, please visit us at www.gameshark.com to register your SharkPort
and receive all of the benefits of being a member and to get all of the hottest saves for the latest
games!!!
SharkPort lets you back-up all the saves you have on PS2 Memory Card to your PC, meaning
you can free up valuable space on your PS2 Memory Cards! You can also delete any saves you
no longer require at the click of a mouse button.
SharkPort allows you to download the coolest Game Saves and Cheats available for your games
from the dedicated website, www.gameshark.com, allowing you to Unlock Levels, Have All
Weapons, and Unlock Secret Characters.
1) GETTING STARTED
a) Requirements
To use SharkPort you must have a PC running Windows 98SE or above.
It is advisable to have over 300MB of disk space free for storing the saved games you transfer
from your PS2 Memory Card(s). Your PC will also need a CD-ROM drive and one free USB port.
A PC modem and account with an Internet service provider (ISP) or a dial-up Internet connection
is required to use SharkPort’s online features.
b) Setting up SharkPort for the First Time
Before you can start using SharkPort, you will have to install SharkPort on your PC, connect up
the supplied USB link cable and boot up the SharkPort PS2 CD on your console, all of which is
explained in the following steps below:
c) SharkPort PC Installation
1. Insert the SharkPort PC CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and close the drawer.
2. After a few seconds, the installation launch panel will appear. If the launch panel does not
automatically appear, double-click on the My Computer Icon, then double-click on the
CD-ROM icon, and lastly double-click on the SETUP.EXE file to bring up the launch
panel.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to install SharkPort onto your PC.
d) Connecting the USB Link Cable
1. Connect the supplied USB cable by inserting one end into one of the USB sockets
located on the front of your PS2.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a spare USB socket usually located at the
back of your PC.

Mad Catz SharkPort PS2 Specifications

General

Brand	Mad Catz
Model	SharkPort PS2
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

1) Getting Started with SharkPort

System Requirements

PC specifications and internet connection needed for SharkPort functionality.

Initial Setup Procedure

Overview of the first-time setup process for SharkPort.

SharkPort PC Software Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the SharkPort application on your computer.

Connecting the USB Link Cable

Instructions on how to connect the PS2 to your PC using the provided USB cable.

Launching the SharkPort Interface

How to start and access the main SharkPort application interface.

2) SharkPort Interface Overview

PC Panel Functionality

Description of the left panel displaying PC-stored game saves and cheat files.

Memory Card Panel Overview

Explanation of the right panel that shows saves from PS2 Memory Cards.

3) Managing Game Saves on PC

Organizing Saves with Group Folders

How to use Group Folders for organizing game saves on your PC.

Creating New Group Folders

Step-by-step guide for creating new folders to store game saves.

Deleting Group Folders

Procedure for removing folders and their contained save files.

Renaming Group Folders

How to edit the name of an existing Group Folder.

Adding/Editing Save Descriptions

Adding or modifying descriptive text for individual game saves.

Deleting Saves from PC

Guide on how to permanently remove save files stored on your PC.

4) Managing PS2 Memory Card Saves

Viewing Saves on PS2 Memory Cards

How to display and access game saves stored on your PS2 Memory Cards.

Backing Up PS2 Memory Card Saves

Steps to copy all game saves from a PS2 Memory Card to your PC.

Deleting Saves from PS2 Memory Cards

Process for removing individual save files from a PS2 Memory Card.

Formatting a PS2 Memory Card

Guide to erasing all data and resetting a PS2 Memory Card.

5) Copying Saves from PS2 Memory Card to PC

Using 'Copy -> PC' Button

Transferring selected saves from Memory Card to PC using the dedicated button.

Using 'Drag & Drop' Method

Copying saves by dragging files from the Memory Card panel to the PC panel.

6) Copying Saves from PC to PS2 Memory Card

Using 'Copy -> Memory Card' Button

Transferring selected saves from PC to Memory Card using the dedicated button.

Using 'Drag & Drop' Method

Copying saves by dragging files from the PC panel to the Memory Card panel.

7) Managing Cheat Files

Copying Cheat Files to PC

How to move cheat files from a PS2 Memory Card to your PC.

Copying Cheat Files to PS2 Memory Card

Transferring cheat files from PC or other sources to the PS2 Memory Card.

8) Downloading Game Saves and Cheats

First-Time Internet Connection Setup

Initial steps for establishing an internet connection and logging into online services.

Internet Connection Panel Explained

Overview of the interface elements for the internet connection feature.

Using the Online Search Function

How to search for game saves and cheats on the GameShark server.

Performing Advanced Searches

Refining online searches using additional criteria for better results.

Downloading Saves and Cheats

Process for downloading game saves and cheat files from the internet.

Accessing GameShark's Website Directly

How to visit the GameShark website for additional information and resources.

9) Frequently Asked Questions

10) Customer Support Information

Warranty Information