CH Products    Virtual Pilot Pro  README.TXT                     9-6-96

Table of Contents
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1. Running the Software
2. Windows 95 setup instruction
3. DOS Setup
4. Troubleshooting

*NOTE: This is only a brief help file.  For further information, consult 
       the Virtual Pilot Pro Electronic Manual.


1. RUNNING THE SOFTWARE
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To run the software again at a later date at the 'C:>' (C Prompt)
type:
        CD \CHVPPRO  <Enter>
        JMENU <Enter>

NOTE: If you have specified a directory other than the default then
      substitute it in place of 'CHVPPRO' listed.

This will start up the menu program to give you access to the Electronic
Manual and test programs.


2. WINDOWS 95 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
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A Windows 95 Direct X driver is included on the 3.5" installation disk.
It will enable all fourteen of the CH Virtual Pilot Pro's functions to be 
recognized by games that support Windows 95 Direct X, version 2.0 
and above.  See your game's documentation to see if it supports 
Direct X drivers.  To install the driver, do the following:  

1) In Windows 95, select 'RUN' from the 'Start' menu.

2) Type  A:SETUP  and then press <Enter>.

3) Click 'Continue' to install the Windows 95 Driver.

4) Once you have the driver installed you will need to configure
   and calibrate the Joystick in the following manner:

    a.   Run the Joystick Control Panel in the Control Panels Folder

    b.   Under 'Joystick selection' select 'CH Virtual Pilot Pro'.

    c.   If you have rudder pedals attached, check the 'Rudder' box.

    d.   Click the 'Calibrate' button and follow the on screen instructions
         closely.

    e.   Once you have calibrated the yoke, you can click on the 
         'Test' button to test your joysticks function.

    NOTE: Microsoft's test utility will only show four of the buttons,
          but all will function properly in games supporting Windows 95
          Direct X drivers version 2.0 and above.

5) Be sure that you setup your game to use a joystick as the primary
   controller.

3. DOS SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
=========================
No setup is required for DOS games. All you have to do is let the
game know that you want to use the Joystick (i.e., CH Viirtual Pilot
Pro, F-16 CombatStick, or CH FlightStick Pro) instead of the Keyboard
or mouse. Instructions on how to do this should be outlined in the 
game's manual.


4. TROUBLESHOOTING
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Things to check:  (Short version)

1. If you are having problems, the first step is to test the joystick
   with our test program. The program is called JCENTER.EXE, and can
   be found on the CH Virtual Pilot Pro 3.5" diskette. If the joystick is 
   working in that DOS-based test program, the problem is most likely 
   with the game's joystick drivers.  

   Remember, most joystick problems are due to improper setup and 
   calibration within the game itself.  Please consult the game's 
   manual and/or tech support for assistance.

2. If the Joystick does not work in the above JCENTER test, the next 
   thing to check is the gameport you are using. Again, run the 
   JCENTER.EXE test program from the CH Virtual Pilot Pro diskette. 
   If it shows 'NONE' under all of the axis (i.e., Joy A, X and Y; Joy B, 
   X and Y), then most likely the manufacturer of your computer has not 
   properly set up your gameport. You will need to contact the 
   manufacturer of your computer or soundcard and find out how to 
   enable the gameport.

   This is the second most common problem.

3. Problem: The Virtual Pilot Pro works in DOS (JCENTER) but not in 
    Windows 95."
   This can happen because Windows has trouble figuring out where 
   your gamecard is. Follow the instructions in the Electronic Manual 
   under 'Windows 95 Joystick Setup.'  This section has step-by-step 
   instructions that should fix the problem. If it doesn't, you will need 
   to contact the manufacturer of your computer and/or gameport
   for assistance.

4.  Problem: The Joystick works in Windows 95 but not with my 
      DOS games.
   Several Computer manufacturers insist on shipping computers with
   their gameports not properly configured for DOS games. The only
   cure is to have them set it up properly.

5.  Problem: I have your Gamecard 3 Automatic and the Joystick 
      won't work."
   In most cases this is because you have not disabled the gameport
   that came with your computer on the sound card. Look in the
   sound card manual for instructions on how to properly disable the
   gameport. If you cannot figure out how to disable the gameport on
   your sound card you will need to call the sound card manufacturer
   or your computer manufacturer.

6. Problem: I am not sure why the joystick does not work.
   If after checking the above problems you are still not sure what is
   going on, consult the Virtual Pilot Pro Electronic Manual for more
   in-depth information or contact CH Tech Support (see Electronic
   Manual on how to do this). 
   

