CH Products           Additional Information               Version 2.0b
							   MAY 9, 1994


TEST - FSPRO.EXE

     The Joystick Test and Centering program on this disk, FSPRO.EXE,
is also a useful program to copy to your boot disk.  It provides a quick
means for setting the trim tabs to center your joystick.  Once your
joystick is centered, small changes in the trim settings can be made
to recenter the joystick.


     Stir the stick to all four corners to make sure the maximum
and minimum ranges of the joystick are reached, repeat the trim
adjustment as necessary.  If you find the joystick range will not go
full right or down, simply adjust the trims a little left and up.  Then
press K to recalibrate.  The joystick will now reach full range.

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		      **** JCENTER.EXE *****

     IF you have trouble running the test " T " from the menu, try running
"JCENTER" from the command line prompt ( a:jcenter ) or ( b:jcenter ) ENTER.

     JCENTER is a centering program that will allow you to test your joysticks 
X and Y axis', throttle and buttons.  The FLIGHTSTICK PRO uses different 
combinations of the A and B joystick functions.
They are as follows:                 A         B
				 BTN1 BTN2 BTN1 BTN2
	   (Trigger) Button 1 --  ON
	  (Left BTN) Button 2 --       ON
	 (Right BTN) Button 3 --            ON
	(Bottom BTN) Button 4 --                 ON
	    4-Way Switch Left --  ON   ON
	   4-Way Switch Right --  ON   ON        ON
	      4-Way Switch Up --  ON   ON   ON   ON
	    4-Way Switch Down --  ON   ON   ON

     The Throttle will operate the Y-axis of Joystick B
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Troubleshooting

    If you can only get buttons One, Two, and View Left to work,
this means that your gameport only supports one joystick. You will
have to install a gamecard that supports two joysticks, such as
GAMECARD 3 Automatic.

    If you get the error message "Please make sure that the Flight
Stick Pro is plugged in and try again", and you have it plugged in.
This may mean that your gameport does not support two joysticks, this
is necessary for correct operation of FS Pro. A conflict between two 
different gameports may also cause this error.

    Only one active gameport is allowed in the computer. If you have
more than one gameport on separate boards (such as on an I/O board and
on a sound board), one of these gameports will have to be disabled.
(contact the manufacturer of your computer or sound board for help
in disabling a gameport).
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BIOS
     The BIOS program lets you see what values are calculated by
the firmware which operates your computer.  A large number of
computers have a bug in the section of the BIOS which provides
joystick services.  Even when it works, the values returned by
the BIOS firmware are very different from one computer type to
another.  For these reasons, most programs which use joysticks
provide their own software internally to read the joysticks.  If
your BIOS does not work, a few games which use the BIOS and
GWBASIC will not run with a joystick.  CH Products has developed
a solution to this problem.  Simply execute the Patch routine
called TSR15.COM.  Further information can be found below under
the TSR15.COM heading.

     We are trying to get the bugs out of the BIOS programs by
contacting the companies which manufacture these programs.  If
your BIOS does not work, drop us a note.  We need to know who
wrote the BIOS for your computer, the version number and date.
This information appears on your screen when you boot your
computer.  Include the make and model of the computer.
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PATCH - TSR15.COM

     TSR15 is a resident program which intercepts program calls to
the computer's BIOS for joystick data.  If a game uses the computer's BIOS
for joystick data, and there is a fault in those routines, the game
will not work.  TSR15 replaces the BIOS routines.

     Run the BIOS test.  If your computer fails this BIOS test,
exit to DOS and load the TSR15 program or simply execute the Patch
routine found on the main menu.  Then run the BIOS program
again and notice the difference.  TSR15 will remain loaded and
ready for use until the computer is rebooted.

     If you decide to use TSR15, you may find it most convenient to
load it every time you boot your computer.  To do this, edit your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and put "TSR15" in just after the "PROMPT"
command which is already there.  You may also simply run TSR15 from
the DOS command line if you prefer.
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     Like any program, you must have it available to run it.  We
suggest you copy TSR15.COM to your boot disk C:\ if you have a hard
disk.  Also, like most TSR programs, if you run it more than one time
it will mindlessly load another copy and take up more memory.  Once
is enough each time you boot the computer.

     TSR15 uses 576 bytes of memory.  It traps INT 15, AH=84.  It can not be
removed without rebooting.
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FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4 DRIVERS
     
     Selecting "F" (FLTSIM) from JMENU will run FSINSTAL.EXE which will 
install the necessary drivers into Flight Simulator 4.0.  You must already
have Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 4.0 (TM) on your hard drive to  
install this FLIGHTSTICK PRO driver into it.

At the prompt input the current location of FS4 and the drivers will be 
installed for you.

    * NOTE: This driver is for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 ONLY !       

	Control Summary - Flight Sim 4

	4-way switch    Cockpit Views
	Trigger         Brakes
	Button 2        Flaps Down
	Button 3        Flaps Up
	Button 4        Gear up/down   
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MANUAL INSTALLATION OF FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 DRIVERS

    If after installing the FLIGHTSTICK PRO drivers to Flight Sim 4.0
you do not get the extra button functions, the install procedure (Fltsim
"F" from JMENU) may not have been successful.  If this is the case, you
will have to do a manual install as follows:
   CAUTION: If you have never edited a file we suggest you call our 
	    TECHNICAL SUPPORT for assistance!

1. From the FS4 subdirectory, make a backup of the original file.
	    COPY CONFIG.FS4 CONFIG.BAK

2. Copy FLIGHTSTICK PRO driver files to the FS4 Subdirectory.
	    COPY A:\FSP.DRV
	    COPY A:\FSPB.DRV

3. Edit CONFIG.FS4 file to include FSP.DRV to the first line of the file 
   and save. Run Flight Simulator and the all buttons should work.

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    If you are still having problems or the program locks up then 
substitute FSPB.DRV for FSP.DRV in the CONFIG.FS4 File.  You may have 
Flight Simulator version FS4.0b.  

The installation program assumes that you have version FS4.0 and if you 
install to version FS4.0b it will not work.

Once you get the buttons working properly you can then delete the backup
CONFIG.FS4 file you created, since it will no longer be needed.
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FLIGHT SIMULATOR 5.0 DRIVER

    Selecting "I" (INSTALL) from JMENU will run FS5INST.EXE which will 
install the necessary drivers into Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 
5.0 (TM). You must already have Microsoft Flight Simulator version 5.0 
on your hard drive to install this FLIGHTSTICK PRO driver into it.

At the prompt input the current location of FS5 and the driver will be 
installed for you.

    * NOTE: This driver is for Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0 ONLY !        
    
	Control Summary - Flight Sim 5

	4-way switch    Cockpit Views
	Trigger         Brakes
	Button 2        Flaps Down
	Button 3        Gear up/down
	Button 4        Flaps Up

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		    JOYSTICK SETUP FOR FLIGHT SIMULATOR 5.0 

Note:   Proper joystick selection in F/S 5.0 is a must or the joystick will
not work.  To setup the joystick in Flight Simulator 5.0 select "Options" then
"Preferences" and then "Joystick".  Make the following selections: 

JOYSTICK 1 - [AILERON & ELEVATOR]           JOYSTICK 2 - [THROTTLE ONLY]
 
     Then, with the throttle on the joystick pulled back toward you, select
"CALIBRATE" and then "OK".  This will bring up a PREFERENCES ALERT if changes
were made to the joystick configuration.  Next select "EXIT FLIGHT SIMULATOR & 
RESTART", the simulator will restart.

     To RECALIBRATE inside the simulator release the joystick, pull the 
throttle back toward you and press "K" on the keyboard.
     If you continue to have problems, try following the above directions but 
select "OFF" for JOYSTICK 2 instead of "THROTTLE ONLY".  If this works, then 
your gameport does not support 2 joysticks as is required for proper operation
of the FLIGHTSTICK PRO or you may have a conflict with another gameport.
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			  ***** FS50a ******


	 "FS5INST" is for Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0 only!

     If you have installed Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0a (FS50a), the update 
to FS5.0, DO NOT use the "FS5INST" patch provided on this disk!!!  

     FS50a update brings in support for the FLIGHTSTICK PRO and if "FS5INST" 
is loaded/installed it may cause the joystick to be locked out.  FS50a has its' 
own FLIGHTSTICK PRO driver built into it and the two drivers will not work 
together.

FS50a update is available from Microsoft. 
	
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DONE

     When you type Q to quit JMENU, a colorful message is shown before
going to DOS.  If you hit Enter twice after the "Q" this screen will
only last one second.  You may also press ESC to exit from the menu.

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COMPATIBILITY                                                           4/12/94
	At this time the FLIGHTSTICK PRO's extra buttons are supported by the 
	following simulators:   
	
	Title                                      Manufacturer
	
	Flight Simulator (w/5.0a Update)           Microsoft
	F15 Strike Eagle III                       Microprose
	F-14 Fleet Defender                        Microprose
	Strike Commander                           Origin
	X-Wing/Imperial Pursuit                    LucasArts Games
	B-Wing                                     LucasArts Games
	Tornado                                    Digital Integration 
	Mig-29 (Falcon 3.0 add-on or stand alone)  Spectrum Holobyte
	Falcon 3.02 (or higher)                    Spectrum Holobyte    
	F-18 Hornet                                Spectrum Holobyte
	Comanche Maximum Overkill (On CD ROM,      Nova Logic
	    w/Over the Edge or CMOM2C Update)
	Air Warrior (w/1.13g Update)               Kesmai
	Aces Over Europe                           Dynamix
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     In the near future other software manufactures will also support the
FLIGHTSTICK PRO with upgrades to existing software or new product releases.
These include:

	TITLE                           MANUFACTURER
	
	Jet Fighter III                 Velocity   
	Mech Warrior                    Activision
	1942 The Pacific Air War        Microprose
	Tie Fighter                     LucasArts
	Pacific Strike                  Origin
	Wings of Glory                  Origin
	Metaltech: Battledrome          Dynamix
	Metaltech: Earthsiege           Dynamix
	BattleCruiser: 3000AD           3000AD
	Battlestorm: The Aftermath      3000AD
	TFX                             Ocean of America
	Inferno                         Ocean of America
	Escape From the Dead Zone       Software Sorcery
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     We would like to know what you found to be good and bad
about the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, the instruction manual and the software.
After you have used this product, send us a postcard and let
us know where improvements can be made.

     Thank you from CH Products
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		    Vista, Ca., 92083
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