Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro User Manual

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SideWinder 3D Pro Controls
SideWinder 3D Pro has several joystick controls
that work differently depending on your game.
Refer to your game documentation to determine
whether your game supports these controls, and if
so, how they're used.
Joystick Buttons
SideWinder 3D Pro has eight buttons:
e Four conventional joystick buttons
on the handle (buttons 1—4).
e Four additional buttons on the base
(buttons 5-8).
Most games use the trigger (button 1) to fire
weapons. Games may use the other buttons to
select weapons, load weapons, assign targets,
toggle cockpit options, and so on.
The number of buttons you can use depends on
your game. Games designed for conventional
two-button or four-button joysticks may not
support the SideWinder 3D Pro base buttons.
The Hat Switch
The hat switch gives you directional control with a
touch of the thumb. For example, games may use
the hat switch to change point of view, modify ship
direction, or change altitude.
Depending on your game, the hat switch is either a
four-way or an eight-way switch.
The slider gives you command over incremental
e functions. For example, games may use the
slider to adjust thrust, throttle, or altitude.
Joystick Rotation
Joystick rotation gives you a third degree of
freedom with a flick of the wrist. For example,
games may use joystick rotation to change point of
view, move the rudder, aim weapons, or strafe to
the side. Use rotation in addition to conventional
x-axis and y-axis joystick movement.
The Joystick Switch
The joystick switch affects how the
SideWinder 3D Pro controls function. The switch is
located at the back of the joystick below the cord.
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Position
1
Position
2
Button
1
(trigger)
~
2
Hat
switch
Joystick switch
(bottom view)
Button 3 — ~ Button 2
If your game is set up to use:
e ACH Flightstick Pro series joystick, move the
switch to position 1.
e A ThrustMaster joystick, move the switch to
position 2.
e A SideWinder 3D Pro joystick, the switch can be
used in either position. Joystick switch
If you're using the optimum configuration
described in the “Optimum Configuration” section,
you can use all of the SideWinder 3D Pro controls.
Button 4
Rotation
Otherwise, the position of the joystick switch affects siid
the SideWinder 3D Pro controls as described in the nor
following table.
Control supported Position 1 Position 2
Slider
Yes
No
4
Hat
switch
Yes
Yes
Button
6
Multiple
buttons
pressed
at
once
No
Yes
‘
Four
conventional
joystick
buttons
Yes
Yes
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Button
7
Base buttons No No
Joystick
rotation
Yes
Yes
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Button
8
Refer to your game documentation to determine Button 5
which controls your game supports. You may want
to experiment to determine which switch position
works best with your game.
SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick Controls
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Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Specifications

General

Brand	Microsoft
Model	SideWinder 3D Pro
Category	Video Game Controller
Language	English