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Contents
                    ThrustMaster F-22 Program Commander                                            
                    Copyright 1996, ThrustMaster Inc.

    Click on a topic:

    F-22 Installation    
    F-22 Program Commander
    Running F-22 Program Commander under DOS
    Game Program Files
    Assigning Game Commands to the F-22  
    Downloading Program Files to the F-22
    Calibration
    Windows 95 Notes     
    Contacting ThrustMaster

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F-22 Installation

INSTALLING YOUR F-22 FLIGHT STICK:

1)   Turn your computer "Off".

2)   Locate the keyboard port on your computer and unplug the keyboard. 
     Plug the F-22's keyboard connector into the computer's keyboard 
     port. 

     Note: If your keyboard uses the larger 5-pin connectors for the 
     keyboard, a pair of adapters will be needed for converting 
     PS/2-style to 5-pin connectors.

3)   Plug the keyboard connector into the back of the F-22.

4)   Locate the 15 pin game port connector on your computer.  If you have 
     more than one game port connector on your system you should disable 
     all ports except for the one you intend to use.  See your hardware 
     manuals for information on how to do this.

     Warning: If you have a network card installed in your computer, check 
     if the network connector also is a 15-pin connector. DO NOT install 
     your F-22 on to a network card. Damage to computer components and/or 
     the F-22 may occur.

5)   If you have the F-22 flight stick and no additional flight equipment:

         a. Plug the F-22's 15-pin connector into the gameport connector 
            on your computer's gamecard.

     If you have the F-22 flight stick and rudder pedals but no WCS Mark 
     II throttle or TQS throttle:

         a.  Plug the F-22's 15-pin connector into the y-connector on your 
             rudder pedals.  Plug the gamecard connector on your rudder 
             pedals into the gameport connector on your computer.

     If you have the F-22 flight stick and either a WCS Mark II or TQS 
     throttle, but no rudder pedals:

         a.  Plug the F-22's 15-pin connector into the gameport connector 
             on your WCS Mark II or TQS throttle.

         b.  Plug the gamecard connector on your WCS or TQS to the 
             gameport connector on your computer's gamecard.

     If you have the F-22 flight stick and either a WCS Mark II or TQS 
     throttle, and rudder pedals:

         a.  Plug the F-22's 15-pin connector into the y-connector on 
             your rudder pedals.  Plug the game card connector on your 
             rudder pedals into the gameport connector on your WCS MK II 
             or TQS.

         b.  Plug the gamecard connector on your WCS or TQS to the 
             gameport connector on your computer's gamecard.

6)   If you have a TQS and a mouse:

     a. Connect the mouse directly to your TQS throttle controller and then 
        connect the mouse extension cable from your TQS to the serial port 
        connector on your computer.

7)   Turn your computer "On".

8)   Change to the F-22 program directory (normally C:\TM\F22), type "F22" 
     and then press ENTER (to run F22.BAT).


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F-22 Program Commander
F-22 Program Commander:
     
F-22 Program Commander Features

--------------------Menu contents, other commands----------------------

Help [F1]                             Downloading program files [F5] 
How to run a program

Utilities menu [F2]                   Edit menu [F3]
  1. Find file     [ALT-F]            1. Select menu item     [CTL-S]
  2. DOS window    [ALT-W]            2. Add menu item        [ALT-A]
  3. Cal. joystick [ALT-J]            3. Edit menu item       [ALT-E]
  4. Keytest       [ALT-K]            4. Cut to clipboard     [CTL-X]
  5. About F-22 Commander             5. Copy to clipboard    [CTL-C]
                                        6. Paste from clipboard [CTL-V]

Configuration Options menu [F4]       Miscellaneous commands, utilities
  1. Configuration options [ALT-O]    Exit F-22 Commander   [ALT-X]
  2. Change menu title     [ALT-T]    Calendar display       
  3. Switch menu sets      [ALT-M]    Time display
  4. Create a new menu set [ALT-R]
  5. System information    [ALT-I]

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Find file
       Find File [ALT-F]

       Type in a filename and press ENTER for a global search of the 
       current disk drive.

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DOS window
       DOS window [ALT-W]

       Enter any DOS command line and press enter. 
       
       Pressing Alt-L provides a directory listing for the current 
       working directory. The filename mask can be changed by clicking
       between the [ ] brackets in the lower right corner and selecting 
       a new mask (.EXE, .BAT, user defined, etc.) from the popup menu.


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Cal. joystick
       Calibrate Joystick [ALT-J]

       This calls up the TMScope utility for checking joystick functions. 

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Keytest
       Keytest [ALT-K]

       This calls up a utility for confirming keyboard output from the 
       F-22. Press the ESC key twice to exit Keytest.

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About F-22 Commander
       About F-22 Commander

       Displays information about the current software release.

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Select menu item

       Select menu item [CTL-S]

       This is used for selecting a menu item for copying to another 
       menu or cutting it to the clipboard.

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Add menu item

       Add menu item [ALT-A]

       Add [ALT-A] allows you define a new menu item, including the 
       associated names and program path. Note: Any software program 
       can be entered as menu item, not just game software. Software 
       utilities, editors, and any other application can be placed in 
       a menu. 

       Text field "Menu item name"
           Type in the name of the game or 
           application you wish to have displayed in the menu. 
           Example: "Apache Longbow". Press ENTER to complete 
           the entry.

       Text field "Drive:\directory" 
           Type in the drive and directory path to the game/application. 
           Do not include the program name (the program name goes in a 
           separate text field). Press ENTER to complete the entry.
           Example: C:\JANES\LB

       Text field "Starting command"
           Type in the exact command you would under the DOS prompt 
           to start the game or application (see the game/application 
           manual for the command that is needed). The F-22 
           Commander software will determine automatically if this 
           is a .COM, .EXE or .BAT file. Press ENTER to complete the entry.
           Example: LB
           Example: B2B

       Text field "Download filename"
           Type in the name of the program file associated with the 
           game/application.  Press ENTER to complete the entry. 
           Note: If you are running an application that has no program 
           file (as an example, an editor), leave this field blank.
           Example: LONGBOW.F22

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Edit menu item
       Edit menu item [ALT-E]

       This allows you to edit the information associated with a menu
       item.
       
       A menu item must be selected using ALT-S prior to editing it. 
       Editing a menu item is similar to the Add process. The editing 
       process starts in the first text field and proceeds through 
       all the fields in sequence. If you do not wish to edit a field, 
       simply press ENTER to bypass it. If you edit a field, pressing 
       ENTER completes the entry and brings you to the next step. 

       For details on the field entries, see the Add menu item topic.

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Cut to clipboard
       Cut to clipboard [ALT-D]

       This cuts the selected item menu and places it in the clipboard. 
       The menu item must be selected with ALT-S prior to using ALT-D. 
       You can change menus (ALT-M) and paste (ALT-P) the item into the 
       new menu.

       Note: The clipboard holds only the last copied or cut item. 
       Copying or cutting an item replaces the contents of the clipboard 
       with the new item.

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Copy to clipboard
       Copy to clipboard [CTL-C]

       This copies the selected menu item to the clipboard. The menu 
       item must be selected with CTL-S prior to using CTL-C. You can 
       change menus (ALT-M) and press CTL-V to paste the item into 
       the new menu.

       Note: The clipboard holds only the last copied or cut item. 
       Copying or cutting an item replaces the contents of the clipboard 
       with the new item.

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Paste from clipboard
       Paste from clipboard [CTL-V]

       This pastes the selected menu item to the current menu from the 
       clipboard. Note: A menu item must be placed in the clipboard 
       using CTL-C (copy) or CTL-X (cut).

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Configuration options
       Configuration options [ALT-O]

       This calls up an editor and opens the F-22 configuration file 
       TM.CFG. The lines in this file define:

           - the download program's name
           - the full path to the directory that holds the F-22 
             program files 
           - the default file extension for the F-22 files (.F22)
           - the name of the calibration program
           - the name of the template file for new F-22 files
           - the name of the text editor to use
           - additional program information

       The colors scheme for the F-22 Commander can be altered as 
       well. You can scroll through different items to change (top 
       scrolling box), and alter the color selection using the bottom 
       scrolling box. Press ALT-V to save the settings and exit, or 
       press the ESC to exit without saving any changes.

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Change menu title
       Change menu title [ALT-T]

       Allows you to edit the title of the current menu.

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Switch menu sets
       Switch menu sets [ALT-M]

       Change to an alternate menu by pressing ALT-M. User-defined menus 
       can be created through ALT-R. 

       The list of alternative menus also can be called up by clicking 
       on the File: <name>.set label in the upper left corner of the 
       screen. Just click on the desired menu file.

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Create a new menu set
       Create a new menu set [ALT-R]

       You can create a custom menu set by pressing ALT-R and typing 
       in a new menu name. The initial menu will contain no selections. 
       The menu selections can be added and edited by pressing F3.

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System information
       System information [F6]

       Provides a listing of important system information.

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Downloading program files
       Downloading program files [F5]

       Press F5 to call up a list of available program files for
       your F-22. Click on a program title to start the download
       process.

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Exit F-22 Commander
       Exit F-22 Commander

       Allows you to quit the F-22 Commander and return to the Command
       & Control Center.

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Calendar display
Calendar display

Click on the date information at the top of the window to see a calendar 
for the current month. You can reset the day, month and year here also. 
Press ESC to exit without saving changes, or click on "Save & Exit".

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Time display
Time display

Click on the time information at the top-right of the window to call up a  
window for resetting the system time.

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How to run a program
How to run a program

Double-click on the simulation's name on the main menu to download 
its associated program file (if specified) and run your simulation. 

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Help
On-line help [F1]

Pressing F1 calls up a hypertext help file. 

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F-22 Program Commander Features

The F-22 Program Commander software provides a central location for:

    - launching games and applications
    - downloading program files to the F-22
    - utilities for testing F-22 operation    
    - access to DOS commands/utilities

Custom menus can be created and modified through the Editing menu.

--------------- Keyboard shortcuts - quick reference -------------

    ALT-A     add a new menu item             
    CTL-C     copy a selected menu item       
    CTL-X     cut a selected menu item  
    ALT-E     edit a menu item  
    ALT-F     find file
    ALT-I     system information
    ALT-J     calibrate (TMScope utility)
    ALT-K     keytest utility
    ALT-M     switch to another menu                       
    ALT-O     edit configuration file
    CTL-V     paste a menu item from the clipboard  
    ALT-R     create a new menu
    CTL-S     select a menu item
    ALT-T     change selected menu title  
    ALT-W     DOS window  
    ALT-X     exit F-22 Commander  

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Running F-22 Program Commander under DOS

Switch to the directory which contains your F-22 program files, and
type in "F22" (for F22.BAT) and press ENTER.

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Game Program Files

Q: What is a game program file?
A game program file is a set of instructions that "tells" the F-22 
how to work with a particular game. A program file in its most basic 
form instructs F-22 buttons to type keyboard commands to a game. 

Q: Why are so many game program files needed?
The keyboard commands used in one game typically differ from the 
commands used in another game (example: typing an 'm' in one game 
probably will not produce the same action as typing 'm' in another game). 
A large library of pre-configured program files has been provided for use 
with the most popular simulations.

Q: What do I need to do to get game program files into my F-22?
You just need to download the program file through the F-22 Commander.
Either double-click on the game's name in the main menu (this does 
both the download and runs the game), or press F5 and select the 
game's name (download only).

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Assigning Game Commands to the F-22

Keyboard-based game commands can be assigned to the F-22 through 
program files.

Pre-configured game program files
---------------------------------
Program files for popular game titles are supplied with your F-22.
You just need to send the desired program file to the F-22 by 
double-clicking on the title in the menu (download and run the game), or 
by pressing F5 to select a program file for downloading only. Updates
for new titles are made available through ThrustMaster's web site
(http://www.thrustmaster.com) and other on-line services.

Making your own program files
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Program files can be created and edited with the Command & Control
Center editor supplied with the F-22.

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Calibration

If you notice unusual operation of the F-22 or your throttle controller
or rudder pedals, you should try recalibration to correct the problem. 

Change to the directory that has the F-22. Type in "F22CAL" and then
press ENTER. Read and follow the directions as they are displayed. When
the calibration is completed, test the F-22 or other device in the game
or under the TMScope utility.

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Windows 95 Notes
Instructions for Setting Up F-22 in Windows 95

1) Run SETUP.EXE to install the F-22 software onto your hard drive 
   (default drive\directory = C:\TM\F22).

2) From the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on "My Computer".  A window 
   will open and you should see an icon for each of the drives on your 
   system (floppy drive A, hard drive C, D, etc.)

3) Double-click on the drive where you installed F-22.  If you chose the
   default drive and directory (C:\TM\F22), double-click on the "C" drive
   icon.  A window will open which displays all of the folders
   (directories) and files in the root directory of the chosen drive.

4) Double-click on the folder which contains your F-22 software 
   (default = TM).  A window will open which displays all of the files 
   in that directory.

5) Right click on the file named "F22" (for F22.BAT).  Holding the right 
   mouse button down, drag the icon associated with "F22.BAT" out onto your
   desktop and drop it.  Select "Create Shortcut Here".

6) Right click on the shortcut icon, and then select "Rename".  Rename the 
   icon "F22 Command & Control Center".

7) Right click on the shortcut icon, and then select "Properties".  

8) Select the Screen Tab and set usage to "Full Screen".

9) Select the Misc Tab and set Idle Sensitivity to "Low". 

10) Select the Program Tab and check the "Close on Exit" box.  Select 
    "Change Icon", then "Browse", and then switch to the directory which 
    contains your F-22 files and select TM.ICO.

11) Click OK to exit from the Properties options and return to the desktop.

12) Double-click on the TM icon to run your F-22 software.

OPTIONAL: To Run your F-22 Software in MS-DOS Mode:

- Right click on the F-22 icon, and then select "Properties".  

- Click the "Program" tab, and then click "Advanced".  Make sure the 
  MS-DOS mode box is checked.

NOTE:  When you run a program in MS-DOS mode, it will force Windows 95 to 
shut down and will load the program in an MS-DOS environment.  You may not 
have access to certain devices (e.g., your CD-ROM drive) unless the 
appropriate drivers are loaded during boot-up from your CONFIG.SYS and 
AUTOEXEC.BAT files.

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Contacting ThrustMaster

If you have problems with your F-22, please call ThrustMaster 
Technical support.  Phone support is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 - 6:00 
PST at (503) 615-3201.  See the listing below for email addresses and 
other on-line information.

In order to better assist with your problem we ask that you gather as much 
information as you can before calling.  Knowing the speed, make, and model 
of your computer system is very helpful information.  If possible, try 
using the F-22 on another computer.

The Service Department is available at (503) 615-3202. 
Note: All products being returned must have an RMA number issued by 
Service and Repair. Any product sent to ThrustMaster without an RMA number
will be refused and returned to the sender.

Online services

    Compuserve           -   GO GAMDPUB, 72662,2334
    America Online       -   ThrustMast  
    GENIE                -   Thrust.dude
    Prodigy              -   GVRR37A
    Internet email       -   techsupp@thrustmaster.com and
                             service@thrustmaster.com
    Web Site             -   http://www.thrustmaster.com


General address and phone numbers

    ThrustMaster, Inc.
    7175 NW Evergreen Parkway #400
    Hillsboro, OR 97124

    VOICE (503) 615-3200
    FAX   (503) 615-3300

