SGC2910 EN User manual
Contents EN Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN EN Introduction IMPORTANT: Before using this product please read your PC system instruction manual for safety and other information. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller for use with Personal Computers.You are now ready for total enjoyment of all your favorite PC Games from up to 30 feet away. Included docking USB receiver ensures convenience and high-level performance.
Controller Diagram EN Controller Diagram Button Descriptions • Directional Pad-Represents UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and four diagonals. Directional pad will function as POV (Point of View) hat during analog mode. • Buttons “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are default fire buttons and are digital in nature. • Left analog and right analog sticks - each contain two axes. Left analog stick controls the X and Y axis. Right analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis.
EN EN Button Descriptions Analog Button Use to switch between digital and analog. Digital mode is the default mode. In digital mode, the left analog stick digital controls the X and Y axis. The right analog stick emulates the 1, 2, 3, and 4 action buttons. In the analog mode, the Digital directional pad functions as a point of view hat while the left analog stick controls the X and Y axis. The right analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis.
Installation EN Installation Installation procedure for users of Windows® XP & 2000 To properly install your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller, the controller must be connected to your USB port first. Once Windows XP and 2000 have properly loaded the HID (human interface device) drivers for the SGC2910 you can begin software installation. Carefully follow the steps below. Installation procedure for users of Windows® 98SE & ME Installation step for Windows 98SE and ME is the same as the Windows XP and 2000.
EN EN Installation 5. Select ‘Setup for Philips Wireless PC Controller.exe’ and click OK. The following window should appear. 6. Once initialization has finished, the ‘SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller’ Install Wizard screen will appear.
Installation EN 7. After reading the notice, press the ‘NEXT’ button to begin the software installation. You should now see the following screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system. Note: During installation on Windows XP and 2000 the following digital signature message may appear. The message will read that the “Philips Controller has not passed Windows Logo testing”. Please click “Continue Anyway” or “Yes” to continue with the installation.
EN EN Installation 8. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller should be connected to your PC before beginning software installation. If the SGC2910 is not connected to your PC, the following warning message will appear. If this message appears, you must connect the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller to the computer.You may need to wait a few seconds for Windows to load the HID drivers. Once completed, you can click the “OK” button. 9.
Installation EN 10. You can now click the ‘FINISH’ button at the following screen to complete the installation. 11. Once installation is complete you can reconnect the SGC2910 to your PC’s USB port. Windows may prompt you to restart your PC. If this occurs please select ‘YES’.
EN EN Installation Installation Notes 1. You can abort the software installation by clicking the ‘CANCEL’ button. The following screen would then appear. Clicking ‘RESUME’ will resume the installation, while clicking ‘EXIT SETUP’ will quit the installation. 2. If you previously installed the SGC2910 software on your PC the following Windows prompt may appear. This prompt will only appear if you selected to backup profiles during a previous SGC2910 software uninstall.
Properties EN Properties SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller Properties Congratulations, you should have completed installing your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and its software. The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller is now ready for use.You should now test all the functions of your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller to ensure it is functioning properly.Verify that the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller is connected to your PC before continuing.
EN EN Properties 7. ‘TEST PAGE’ is used for verifying that all buttons and controls are functioning properly. Pressing a button on the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller will highlight that button on the ‘TEST PAGE’. Move the analog sticks and d-pad of the Wireless PC Controller and see if they respond correctly. By default the d-pad will function as a POV hat. Placing a check in the “Remap POV hat to Left Joystick” will set the d-pad to control the X/Y axes.
Properties EN 8. The ‘CALBRATION PAGE’ is used to calibrate the analog sticks. This page is only used if you experience misaligned axes or erratic, shaky response of the analog sticks on the ‘TEST PAGE’. Click the ‘SET’ button and follow the onscreen instructions.
EN EN Properties 9. The ‘EFFECT PAGE’ is used to verify that the vibration motors are functioning properly. Move the left analog stick to test the vibration of the left and right motor. Note: The ‘ABOUT PAGE’ displays information regarding the Wireless PC Controller and the version number of the installed driver. 10. Once all tests have been performed, you can click ‘OK’ to close SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller properties.
Profile Editor EN Profile Editor Mouse and Key Profile Editor Software What is the Profile Editor Software? The Profile Editor is a program that allows you to customize your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller for PC games that do not support USB game controllers. It can program keyboard keys and mouse movement to the SGC2910, allowing you to use the controller with PC games that only support the mouse and keyboard.You can create multiple profiles for each PC game you own.
EN EN Profile Editor 2. You should now see the main menu of the Profile Editor. In the main menu you can assign keyboard keys and mouse movement to the SGC2910.You can assign a keyboard key to any of the SGC2910’s buttons and d-pad directionals.You can assign mouse movement to the left or/and right analog stick. 3. To program a controller button you must click on the button label representing the controller key. In the screen below we are programming button 7.
Profile Editor EN 4. When you click on a button label a pop-up menu will appear with three available options; Assign a key, Mouse Left Button, and Mouse Right Button. Each option will be described below.You select the desired option by clicking on it. a. Assign a key … - This option is used to assign any keyboard key to the highlighted controller button. Once this option has been selected the Advanced Key Map window will appear. b.
EN EN Profile Editor d. Mouse Left Button – This option allows you to assign the mouse’s left button to the highlighted button. Once selected, the controller is automatically programmed. In our example below, the left mouse button has been assigned to the d-pad right directional. e. Mouse Right Button – This option allows you to assign the mouse’s right button to the highlighted button. Once selected, the controller is automatically programmed.
Profile Editor EN f. You can repeat the steps described above to program all the buttons of the controller. Programming the d-pad is the same as programming buttons. 5. Mouse movement can be assigned to the Left or/and Right analog sticks. Mouse movement is the only option that can be assigned to the analog sticks. Mouse movement can be assigned to one or both analog sticks. a. Click on the label of the analog stick you wish to program. In our example, the right analog stick is selected.
EN EN Profile Editor b. You will then return to the main menu. The mouse movement has been assigned to the right analog stick. Moving the right analog stick will control the mouse cursor.
Profile Editor EN 6. SAVE button – Once you have finished programming you should click the SAVE button to save your profile for a use at a later date. a. Clicking the SAVE button will bring up the following window. Type a profile name within the “File Name’ box and click the Save button. Note: It is recommended to save profiles with the same name as the PC game you desire to use the profile with.
EN EN Profile Editor b. When you return to the main menu all the controls of the SGC2910 will be assigned according to the loaded profile. 8. DEFAULT button – Clicking on the DEFAULT button will reset the SGC2910 controls to the default setting. The default setting is recommended for use with PC games that support USB game controllers. 9. SPEED button – This button will open the Mouse Speed Adjust sub-menu as shown below.
Uninstall EN When the SGC2910 is in digital mode the d-pad will control mouse movement and lose any controller buttons that are programmed to it. It is recommended that the SGC2910 be set to analog mode when you desire to use the Profile Editor. Uninstall Software uninstall for users of Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP PC Controller software can be uninstalled if desired. There are two procedures for uninstalling the Wireless PC Controller driver software. Both procedures are listed below.
EN EN Vista 32 Addendum Installation Installation procedure for users of Windows Vista To properly install your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller, the controller must be connected to your USB port first. Once Windows Vista has properly loaded the HID (human interface device) driver for the SGC2910 you can begin software installation. Carefully follow the steps below. Controller installation for users of Vista 1. Pull the retracting extension cable to desired play length. 2.
Vista 32 Addendum EN 1. The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller should be connected to your PC before beginning software installation under Windows Vista. 2. Close down all programs that are currently running on your computer. 3. Place the SGC2910 software CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you have auto play enabled, the auto play window will be displayed shortly after inserting the CD into your drive. You may double click on ‘Setup for Philips Wireless PC Controller.exe’ to begin the software installation.
EN EN Vista 32 Addendum 4. You will see the screen below. Click on Allow. 5. Once initialization has finished, the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller’ Install Wizard screen will appear. 6. After reading the notice, press the ‘NEXT’ button to begin the software installation. You should now see the screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system. 7.
Vista 32 Addendum EN 9. When the PC detects the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller, the following message will appear and ask you to disconnect the controller. Once you have disconnected the SGC2910, you should click the ‘OK’ button. If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the ‘OK’ button. Some PCs require several seconds to detect the SGC2910 as disconnected. Screen will say “Please unplug Philips Wireless PC Controller”. 10.
EN EN Vista 32 Addendum 3. Click on allow button to launch the uninstaller. 4. You have three selections available. Automatic will automatically uninstall the the Wireless PC Controller software. Custom will allow you to choose which modifications to make during uninstall. Repair will allow you to reinstall the software if original files are corrupted. Note: Custom uninstall is not recommended for the novice user. 5. Select ‘Automatic” and then click ‘Next’. 6. Click ‘FINISH’ to begin the uninstall.
Vista 32 Addendum EN 2. Click on Allow button. The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller Uninstaller’ will start. 3. You have three selections available. Automatic will automatically uninstall the the Wireless PC Controller software. Custom will allow you to choose which modifications to make during uninstall. Repair will allow you to reinstall the software if original files are corrupted. Note: Custom uninstall is not recommended for the novice user. 4. Select ‘Automatic’ and then click ‘NEXT’. 5.
EN EN Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting Below are our basic troubleshooting tips. A more detailed F.A.Q. is included on the SGC2910 Software’s main directory. The F.A.Q. is in PDF format. • Make sure the Wireless PC Controller is plugged firmly into your computer’s USB port. Try connecting the Wireless PC Controller to a different USB port. Connect the Wireless PC Controller to a USB port on your computer. Do not connect through external hubs.
FAQs EN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Installation Questions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question The SGC2910 is not listed in Game Controllers/Gaming Options in the Windows Control Panel. Answer 1 The SGC2910 is not connected to the PC. Verify that the SGC2910 is plugged into a USB port directly on your PC. Do not connect the SGC2910 through USB hubs. The SGC2910 should be connected directly to the PC’s USB ports.
EN EN FAQs Answer 4 Verify that the SGC2910 is properly installed. You can confirm that the SGC2910 was properly installed by checking your device manager. Use the following steps to access your device manager. Make sure the SGC2910 is connected to a USB port. 1. In Windows XP and 2000, right click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then click on “Properties”.You should now see the “System Properties” window. Click on the “Hardware” tab and then click on the “Device Manager” button.
FAQs EN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question When I plug my SGC2910 in and Windows runs through the detection process it asks me for my Windows CD. I do not have a Windows CD as it was not supplied with my computer so what do I do? Answer 1 Check and verify that you have the Windows CD. If you have the Windows CD, you should insert it into your CD-ROM drive.
EN EN FAQs Answer 2 The PC game supports USB controllers but the controller still doesn’t work. The SGC2910 will not automatically work with PC games that support USB controllers. You will need to configure the SGC2910 to the game. The procedure for doing this varies from game to game.You need to consult the game’s instruction manual or contact the game publisher for instructions. Usually, you will need to enter the PC game’s options or setup menu.
FAQs EN Question My SGC2910 does not work in my MS-DOS based game. Answer USB Devices do not function in MS-DOS USB devices do not function under the MS-DOS environment. There is no way to get an MS-DOS game to recognize a USB device. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question I extended the cable of my SGC2910 and now the SGC2910 stopped working in my PC Game or my PC game froze.
EN EN FAQs Profile Editor Software Questions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question I received a “Can’t connect to SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller Controller!” when I click on the SGC2910 icon. Answer The SGC2910 is not connected to your PC’s USB port. Verify that the SGC2910 is directly connected to a USB port on your PC. The SGC2910 must be connected in order to use the Profile Editor.
FAQs EN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question The SGC2910’s analog sticks provide poor control when mouse movement is assigned to the analog sticks. The mouse cursor moves too slow, too rapidly, or erratically. Answer Adjust the Velocity and Acceleration Sliders Open the Profile Editor. Click the ‘Speed’ button the main menu to access the Mouse Speed Adjust submenu.
EN EN Techincal Support If you require further assistance with your Wireless PC Controller, please contact Tech Service department through either of the following means: Technical Support For Technical Support send an email with the model number of the product and a detailed description of your problem to: Email: accessorysupport@philips.com FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devise pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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