Calibration Instructions Refer to Unavailable Test Button

• Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0
• Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Gaming Devices tool in Control Panel to calibrate a legacy gaming device, you are prompted to click Test to check the settings or Finish to accept the settings when the calibration process is finished. However, the Test button may not be available.

NOTE: This behavior occurs with both the Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Devices software version 1.0 (originally included with Microsoft SideWinder game pad version 1.0) and the Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Devices software version 1.5.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, click Finish, and then click the Test tab to check the settings. If the settings are incorrect, follow these steps:

1. Click Settings, and then select the settings you want.



2. Click Calibrate.



3. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the game device.



4. Click Finish, and then click Test to check the calibration.



5. Repeat steps 1-4 as needed.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: side winder

Keywords : sidewinder gamepad joystick
Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb