Android Gamepad Driver

GamePro – Android Edition

User Guide for Android® Devices

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Table of Contents

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) ...... 2 PREFACE...... 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...... 5

COMPATIBILITY ...... 5 QUICK START ...... 6 INSTALLATION...... 7

PC INSTALLATION ...... 7 DISCOVERING GAMEPAD ...... 8

GAMEPAD SCANNING...... 8 SELECTING LOCALE INPUT METHOD ...... 9

SETTING GAMEPRO AS LOCALE INPUT METHOD ...... 9 TEXT INPUT METHOD ...... 10

SETTING GAMEPRO AS TEXT INPUT METHOD...... 10 MAIN OPTIONS SCREEN ...... 11

GAMEPRO OPTIONS ...... 11 GAMEPAD MODEL...... 12

SELECTING YOUR GAMEPAD ...... 12 PROFILES...... 13

SETTING DEFAULT PROFILES...... 13 CUSTOM PROFILES...... 14

CREATING CUSTOM PROFILES...... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING...... 15

Preface

The GamePro – Android Edition Bluetooth GamePad manager that runs on Android® OS™ powered Bluetooth devices and allow a registered user to process GamePad data input wirelessly utilizing this portable GamePad.

This unique piece of hardware and software combines state of the art wireless technologies with cutting edge design to deliver a unique end-user experience in mobile computing.

System Requirements

Compatibility

• The GamePro-Android Bluetooth GamePad manager has been tested with Android & Droid device with OS 1.5 and higher.

• You will need a way to install an Android APK file on your device. You can get the [InstallAPK] application from the site androidguys.com.

• If your device does have OS 1.5 and higher, there is a good possibility that the GamePad manager will work. However, My Mobile Gear . Com. and its suppliers cannot guarantee the GamePro-Android Edition GamePad manager will work with all devices.

• Compatible GamePads:

9 Zeemote JS1 Controller 9 BGP100 GamePad

NOTICE: PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL ANDROID DEVICES WERE TESTED.

Quick Start

Steps to Get Up and Running

The following steps are required to get your GamePad setup for use.

1. Install the GamePro driver.

a. You can install the GamePro driver from the Android Market Place or download the *.APK file and install the driver from your PC.

2. Scan for your GamePad from GamePro driver.

a. Some GamePads require that the GamePad is placed in discovery mode. This should be done prior to starting the discovery process in GamePro.

3. Selecting Locale Input Method

a. Required to input key press from GamePad.

4. Text Input Method

a. Required to input key press from GamePad.

Installation

Installing GamePro Driver

Please follow the instructions below to install the GamePro – Android Bluetooth GamePad manager onto your Android® device. This is a three-step process. The first is to install the GamePro files onto your desktop PC. The second install the Android® APK file loader onto your desktop PC. The third step is to use the APK Application Loader to install the GamePro GamePad manager onto your handset.

PC Installation

In order to install GamePad driver onto your device…

1. Locate the GamePro-Android files. This is the files that were provided on some type of media, downloaded from the Internet, or as an attachment through an e- mail.

If the file has the ZIP or RAR file extension, extract the driver file(s) before continuing on to the installation process.

2. You will need a way to install an Android APK file on your device. Install the [InstallAPK] application from the site androidguys.com.

3. Once the driver files have been extracted and saved on you computer, connect your Android device to computer and click on the [GamePro.apk] file.

Discovering GamePad

GamePad Scanning

The following steps show how to [Scan] for your Bluetooth GamePad from GamePro.

1. Open the [GamePro] as shown in the figure on the right and [Check/Uncheck] Use Native Library.

2. Open the [GamePro\Scan] as shown in the figure on the right.

3. Select the [Menu\Scan] menu option as shown in the figure on the LEFT.

4. Select your GamePad from the list as shown in the figure on the right.

Selecting Locale Input Method

Setting GamePro as Locale Input Method

Before you can begin using your GamePad, Android® needs to know that your GamePad is a trusted device and therefore allow GamePro to input keypress commands.

1. Open the [Locale & Text] manager as shown in the figure on the right.

2. Place a check next the [GamePro] as shown in the figure on the right.

3. Select the [OK] button option to accept the changes as shown in the figure on the right.

Note:

The previous procedure need only be done once. Android will remember your settings to allow GamePro to input keypress commands.

Text Input Method

Setting GamePro as Text Input Method

Before you can begin using your GamePad, Android® needs to know that your GamePad is a text input device and therefore allow GamePro to input text into applications.

1. Open the [Mail] application as shown in the figure on the right.

2. Place the cursor in one of the text fields as shown in the figure on the right.

3. Press finger in the selected text field and hold until the [Edit Text] dialog is displayed as shown in the figure on the right.

4. Select the [Input Method] option as shown in the figure on the right.

5. Select [GamePro] option as shown in the figure on the right.

Note:

* Your GamePad is now configured as the primary input device.

* Repeat steps 1-5 and select [Android GamePad] when using device GamePad.

Main Options Screen

GamePro Options

GamePro Application options are divided into three main. The following provides details on these options.

1. GamePad Model:

Sets the control profiles for GamePad.

2. Bluetooth Address:

Tells GamePro what device to connect to.

3. Profile:

GamePad profiles let you customize your gamepad controls to your favorite games.

Select your GamePad:

Scan for your GamePad:

Configure Profiles:

GamePad Model

Selecting Your GamePad

Now that the GamePro GamePad manager application is installed on the Android handset, GamePro needs to be configured to your GamePad.

Step 1:

Select [Gamepad Model] as shown in the figure on the right.

Step 2:

Select your gamepad from the list.

Step 2:

Select your gamepad from the list.

Note: the Bluetooth connection normally takes a few seconds to connect. Therefore when turning On the GamePad there will be a delay before GamePro will display input from the GamePad. This is normal operation of Bluetooth connectivity.

Profiles

Setting Default Profiles

Usage: Profiles are used to customize your GamePad controls for specific games.

* Profile – changes the default profile.

* Edit – Lets you set various commands for each of the GamePad controls.

* Status Bar Notifications – enables/disable gamepad connection status on the status bar.

* Backlight Auto On – prevents the screen from going dark. It does not prevent the screen from locking.

* You can select the default profile to be used.

* You can rename each profile using the [Edit] option.

Custom Profiles

Creating Custom Profiles

The following describe the various options used for managing the GamePro Profiles.

• Profile Name – You can change names to match games.

• Map – Selects the function for each control to use.

• Repeat Rate – Enable/Disable control repeating.

• Repeat Delay – Enable/Disable control delay before repeating begins.

• Dead Zone – Adjust the sensitivity of the stick as it starts to move.

Problem Possible cause Corrective action GamePro [Scan] does not find 1. GamePad not SPP compatible. 1. Un-pair GamePad from device and scan again. my GamePad and returns error. 2. Turn OFF Bluetooth for 5 seconds then back ON and rescan. 2. Device Bluetooth stack corrupted. 3. Turn OFF device and then back ON and rescan.

4. Enter GamePad MAC address into GamePro \ Settings screen manually. My GamePad is paired but 3. GamePad Address not found. 5. Verify that your GamePad can be found using GamePro indicates GamePad is [Scan] option in settings. disconnected. 6. Turn OFF Bluetooth for 5 seconds than back ON and retry. My GamePad is turned on and 1. Locale Input Method not configured. 1. Refer to the section “Selecting Locale Input my driver says it is connected Method”. but I can not type using the GamePad. 2. Text Input Method not configured. 2. Refer to the section “Text Input Method”. I hear keypress sound but no 1. Locale Input Method not configured. 1. Refer to the section “Selecting Locale Input text in input from GamePad. Method”.

2. Text Input Method not configured. 2. Refer to the section “Text Input Method”. GamePro stopped connecting to 3. GamePro driver configuration data 3. Turn OFF Bluetooth for 5 seconds than back ON my GamePad. possibly corrupted. and retry.

Pressing and holding a key does 1. Auto Repeat not enabled. 1. Enable [KeyPress Repeating] in “settings”. not repeat characters. My Android® device does not KeyPress Sound setting is not enabled Enable “KeyPress Sound” option. emit key taps when pressing a in GamePro. key. Can't pair another Bluetooth When GamePro is actively searching for Try disabling GamePro driver by turning off your device to my Android® device the GamePad the Bluetooth Manager GamePad. when GamePro is installed. becomes busy this prevents new devices from pairing.