Should the unit light up as soon as its plugged into A USB port? Nothing lights up.
1932895
YES , IT LIKE A BACK LITE, NO NUMBERS JUST A LITE IN THE LEFT HAND corner .I also redownloaded the driver from saitek. From my unit work in fsx and xplane ,go to xplane forum to look for the driver and how to install thems in xplane .
1932896
It does not light up unless Flight Simulator is running. But you should really plug this into a powered USB for best performance as the LED's use power and make sure to install the software drivers first.
1932897
It has been a while since I used it...but as far as I do remember it will turn on.. only after the drivers are set up and the game brings the unit to life.
1932898
No it does not. You will need to install the Saitek Multi Panel software and when flight simulator launches than the panel will light up. The installation will install both test software and also a manual driver launcher and both will light up the unit.
1932899
Thats correct. Lights up after starting simulator or the driver software program.
1932900
I believe the lights all flash when your computer is first powered on... A self test if you will... But then the lights stay out until flight sim is started.
1932901
When I plugged in mine it had a low red glow with no numbers lit until I started flight simulator. Ocasionally all the numbers will stay lit as well after I shut down flight simulator as well. Double check the forums on avsim.com or the saitek website if it keeps acting up.
1932902
Provided the computer is powered on, my mini-screen displays a dull red glow. Once I start MS-FLTSIM X, a test follows and then it displays what it's supposed to.
2091962
When you plug it in it should work...mine does. Make sure you push the black button in.
1089888
I'm not sure why there are a couple of varying answers to this. On my unit the power adapter IS required, which is a bit of a disappointment for me as I was expecting to only have to use it with higher-power devices like USB hard disks. (This was based on the first answer on the list here; unfortunately I did not open the window to see the others.) It will NOT light up, and Windows will not recognize, even low-power devices (like USB sticks and mice) without the wall wart.
1677620
If the battery had a charge when it arrived, he base won't light up. Once its drained and placed on the charger it should light up, and then turn off again when its fully charged.
1415776
I plugged it up and it worked instantly. Try using a different Slot, look to see if there are any updates. Or restart your computer with the device still plugged in.
1173258
I just plug mine in the red light comes on and then I leave it there till I need to use it. Yours might be defective...
249579
It should charge from the usb. Some show nothing as far as an led etc but they are charging.
537394
Did you install the driver? Is the light on the left of the base turning on when its plugged in? You have to have both the usb and power cable plugged in.
1708933
Mine didn't light up for a bit- until I accidentally clunked someone with it. Oops- looks like your is defective.
566670
Mine was a little slow to start accepting commands at the beginning, but I just worked with it awhile and it started working. All I can say is keep trying, and try unplugging and plugging the power cord for the main unit also. If that doesn't work the only option is to return it for another one. Does the lights come on in the viewing window when plugged in, you should get something.
1251093
Yes. It lights up as soon as you turn the power on. I'm still trying to get more familiar with it, but so far I'm very impressed with the quality. Hope that helps!
2127650
The red light on mine comes on everytime I "plug" it in to the wall. I would say it is defective. Try several sockets to check for sure.
321838
The one on mine is red. Lights up when it is plugged in and flashes with activity. If your USB ports are upside down you can't see the light.
2039303
Mine is connected to a desktop and when I secure the PC the USB goes off. When I start the PC the USB lights up and is active.
2025816
You will need to plug it in and charge it first. Then the light should come on...
1186787
You should just return, lights should turn on when your ps4 is ON and connected to the USB port.
922885
It's supposed to light up. Check to make sure it's getting power from the cigarette lighter socket, before you decide to return it.