Mad Catz SharkPort PS2 Games User Manual


 
Q: I own a copy of GameShark 2 V4 but I can’t seem to get SharkPort to communicate with
it, why is this?
A: GameShark 2 V4 must be in the main menu screen before starting SharkPort on your PC.
A: Check you have connected your USB link cable up properly between your PC and PS2.
Q: Why can’t I copy cheats to my PS2 Memory Card?
A: You need to own a copy of GameShark 2 V3 or higher to make use of Cheat Files.
Q: I can’t seem to copy large amounts of saves in one go, why is this?
A: If you experience problems copying large groups of saves, try copying them one by one
instead.
Q: I get the message "Bad Comms Protocol", what can I do?
A: Make sure the SharkPort PC software is not running, then unplug the USB cable from the PS2
and plug back in. Now run the SharkPort PC software again and you will get comms once again.
Q: I have copied a file across from my PC to my PS2 Memory Card, but it does not appear
to be there. Why is this?
A: Try clicking the “Refresh” button with your mouse. This will refresh the Memory Unit panel, and
your save should show up.
Q: How do I move Saves or Cheats into different Group Folders in the PC Panel?
A: Use the Drag & Drop method to move files in the PC Panel by using the mouse to select the
file you wish to move/copy and simply keep the left mouse button down while dragging it to the
Group Folder of your choice then release the left mouse button. You will then be given the choice
to copy or move the file.
Q: It doesn’t read my PSX Memory Cards, why is this?
A: SharkPort only recognizes PS2 Memory Cards.
Q: How do I close down SharkPort completely? It only seems to minimize to the windows
icon tray.
A: If you want to close down SharkPort completely, simply right-click your mouse with the mouse
cursor over the GameShark icon in your windows icon tray to select close program.
Q: Why doesn't it work with Windows95 and Windows98?
A: These versions of Windows have been known to have issues with USB and today a majority of
users are running WindowsXP
Q: I seem to have various problems when running your software.
A: We suggest that if you have Internet access, you should use Windows Updates to update your
version of Windows. Microsoft continually develops Windows to improve and fix various issues.
We therefore recommend you keep your version of Windows as up to date as possible.
Q: Does it matter which Memory Slot I use?
A: No.
Q: Does it matter which USB port I plug the cable into on the PC?
A: No.
Q: Does it matter which USB port I plug the cable into on the PS2?
A: No.
Q: Can I plug it into a USB2.0/USB Hi-Speed port?