INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Saitek ST290 Joystick. The ST290 delivers unique design and styling to provide
gamers with the winning formula at any level. With total adjustability at your fingertips to create the optimum gaming
position and 3-position palm rest to suit all hand sizes the ST290 is custom-made to improve your gaming.
FEATURES
• Palm Rest Adjustability
• Precision Trigger
• 5 Fire Buttons
• Lever Throttle
• 4-way POV Hat Switch
• True Ambidextrous Design
GETTING STARTED
Installing the Saitek ST290 on Windows® XP
1 With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek ST290 into one of your
computer’s USB ports.
2 The Found New Hardware callout will appear to inform you that the joystick has been successfully installed.
3 To test that Saitek ST290 is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Control Panel.
4 In the Control Panel list, select Printers and other Hardware, then double-click the Game Controllers icon.
In the Game Controllers window select Saitek ST290.
Note for users who have changed their XP® Desktop settings to Classic view: To test that the Saitek
ST290 is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows® Taskbar and then select Settings and Control
Panel. In Control Panel, double-click the Game Controllers icon, then in the Game Controllers window
select Saitek ST290.
5 Next, click on Properties to open the Saitek ST290 Properties window. Click on the Test tab and try out the
buttons and controls of your new joystick. The button and trigger indicators should light up as you press the
corresponding control and the throttle indicator should move up and down when you move the throttle through
its full range of movement.
6 After testing your joystick, click OK twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite game and enjoy the fun!
Installing the Saitek ST290 on Windows® 2000 and Me
1 With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek ST290 into one of your
computer’s USB ports.
2 Your computer will automatically detect and load the drivers for your new joystick.
3 To test that your Saitek ST290 is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Settings and Control Panel.
4 In the Control Panel, double-click the Game Controllers icon, then in the Game Controllers window select
Saitek ST290.
5 Next, click on Properties to open the Saitek ST290 Properties/ Gaming Options Properties window. Click on
the Test tab and try out the buttons and controls of your new joystick. The button and trigger indicators should
light up as you press the corresponding control and the throttle indicator should move up and down when you
move the throttle through its full range of movement.
6 After testing your joystick, click OK twice to finish. Now it’s time to load your favorite game and enjoy the fun!
Installing the Saitek ST290 on Windows® 98 (Second Edition)
1 With your computer switched on and all applications shut down, plug the Saitek ST290 Joystick into one of your
computer’s USB ports.
2 When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
3 When prompted, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click on Next.
4 At the following screen, select the CD-ROM drive option, insert your Windows® 98 (SE) CD and click on Next.
5 Continue to follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete, then click on Finish and remove
your CD.
6 To test that your Saitek ST290 is functioning correctly, click on Start on the Windows® Taskbar and then select
Settings and Control Panel.
7 In Control Panel, double-click the Game Controllers icon, then in the Game Controllers window, select
Saitek ST290.
