Microsoft KB Archive/286187

= SideWinder: Throttle Control Does Not Work =

Article ID: 286187

Article Last Modified on 5/9/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SideWinder Joystick

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This article was previously published under Q286187



SYMPTOMS
When you play a game or open the game controller properties for the Microsoft SideWinder Joystick 1.0 (USB), the throttle control may not work correctly.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the throttle control on the game controller is not calibrated properly.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, calibrate the game controller:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Game Controllers or Gaming Options.
 * 3) Click Microsoft SideWinder Joystick, and then click Properties.
 * 4) On the Settings tab, click Calibrate.
 * 5) Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the game controller.

NOTE: Make sure that you move the throttle control as far as you can in each direction.
 * 1) Click OK.

Additional query words: side winder gaming device universal serial bus

Keywords: kbprb KB286187

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