steelseries Stratus Duo Wireless Gaming Controller User Guide

steelseries Stratus Duo Wireless Gaming Controller

STRATUS+ PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE

If you want to switch back to Controller Mode, just press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Select + Start together again.

• POWER
• CHARGING

  •   * 

To charge your Stratus+ plug the USB-A to USB-C Play and Charge Cable (14) into the USB-C Charge Port (10) and connect it to a power source.

• BATTERY INDICATION

To show the battery level, press the Battery Level Button (11) at any time to view your current Battery level on the four Player Indicator LEDs (3). When the Stratus+ battery charge gets low (~20 minutes remaining), LED 1 will flash quickly for 10 seconds.

Product Usage Instructions

To turn on the Stratus+ controller, press and hold the Home Button (6). All four Player Indicator LEDs (3) will flash to indicate that the controller is in pairing mode. To pair the controller to an Android device, go to Settings Bluetooth and tap on the Stratus+ to connect. The controller can be used wirelessly with Android devices and wired with Windows PCs. The Stratus+ can be switched between wired and wireless modes. To switch to wired mode when wirelessly connected, use the USB-A to USB-C Play and Charge Cable (14) to connect the controller to the device you want to connect to in wired mode. Simultaneously press and hold down the Back/Select Button (2) and the Forward/Start Button (4) for 2 seconds. The LED pattern change will indicate that the controller switched from wireless to wired mode. To switch to wireless mode when connected via wired USB-C to another device, press and hold down the Back/Select Button (2) and the Forward/Start Button (4) for 2 seconds. The LED pattern change will indicate that the controller switched from wired mode to wireless search mode. To charge the Stratus+, plug the USB-A to USB-C Play and Charge Cable (14) into the USB-C Charge Port (10) and connect it to a power source. To show the battery level, press the Battery Level Button (11) at any time to view your current battery level on the four Player Indicator LEDs (3). When the Stratus+ battery charge gets low (~20 minutes remaining), LED 1 will flash quickly for 10 seconds. The Stratus+ can also be used in Mouse Mode by pressing L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Select + Start together. The Player Indicator LEDs (3) will flash quickly to indicate that the controller is in Mouse Mode. To switch back to Controller Mode, press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Select + Start together again.

PRE-INSTALL

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Stratus+ Controller
• USB-A to USB-C Charge and Play Cable
• Travel-Slim Mobile Phone Holder
• Product Information Guide

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

• Android 4+ (Wireless)
• Windows PC (Wired)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CONTROLLER TOP

1. 8-way Directional Pad
2. Back/Select Button
3. Player Indicator LEDs
4. Forward/Start Button
5. A, B, X, Y Buttons
6. Home Button
7. Analog Joysticks CONTROLLER BACK
8. Phone Holder Receptacles
9. Wireless Pairing Button
10. USB-C Charge Port
11. Battery Level Button
12. R1, L1 Shoulder Buttons
13. R2, L2 Analog Triggers ACCESSORIES
14. USB-A to USB-C Play and Charge Cable
15. Travel-Slim Mobile Phone Holder

SETUP

CONNECTION MODES

INITIALIZATION

1. Turn on your Stratus+ by pressing and holding the Home Button (6).
2. All four Player Indicator LEDs (3) will flash to indicate yourSteelSeries Stratus+ is in pairing mode.
3. To pair your Stratus+ to your Android device, go to Settings → Bluetooth. “Stratus+” will be displayed on the screen. Tap to Connect.

SWITCHING BETWEEN WIRELESS AND WIRED MODE
The Stratus+ has an auto-detect feature to go into wired or wireless mode when first searching for a connection. But if you are already connected wired or wirelessly and want to switch to the other mode, follow these steps:

If the Stratus+ is wirelessly connected and you want to switch to wired mode:

1. Use the USB-A to USB-C Play and Charge Cable (14) to connect the controller to the device you want to connect to in wired mode.
2. Simultaneously press and hold down the Back/Select Button (2) and the Forward/Start Button (4) for 2 seconds.
3. The LED pattern change will indicate that the controller switched from wireless to wired mode.

If the Stratus+ is connected via wired USB-C to another device and you want to switch to wireless mode:

1. While the controller is on and connected to another device, simultaneously press and hold down the Back/Select Button (2) and the Forward/Start Button (4) for 2 seconds.
2. The LED pattern change will indicate that the controller switched from wired mode to wireless search mode.

PAIRING TO A NEW DEVICE

1. Press the Wireless Pairing Button (9) for 3 seconds.
2. All four Player Indicator LEDs (3) will flash to indicate that your Stratus+ is in pairing mode.
3. Open the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device and make sure it is scanning for available devices. Find “SteelSeries Stratus+” and press to connect.

RECONNECTING TO AN EXISTING DEVICE

1.  Turn on your Stratus+ by pressing and holding the Home Button (6).
2. During the connecting sequence, the Player Indicator LEDs (3) will cycle from 1 to 4. The Stratus+ will automatically reconnect to the most recent device when powered on.
3. If the Stratus+ doesn’t automatically connect to the device, open up the Bluetooth menu on the desired device and find the “SteelSeries Stratus+” in available devices. Press to connect.
   Note : If you want to connect to a previously paired device, simply select the Stratus+ from the Bluetooth menu on the Android device.

MOUSE MODE

ENABLING AND USING MOUSE MODE
Note : The controller needs to be turned on and paired.

1. Press L1+L2+R1+R2+Select+Start together.
2. The Player Indicator LEDs (3) will flash quickly to show you are now in Mouse Mode.

FUNCTIONS

• The left Analog Joystick (7) moves the pointer.
• The A Button (5) is the Left Mouse Button.
• The B Button (5) is the Right Mouse Button.

DISABLING MOUSE MODE
If you want to switch back to Controller Mode, just press L1+L2+R1+R2+Select+Start together again.

POWER

CHARGING
To charge your Stratus+ plug the USB-A to USB-C Play and Charge Cable (14) into the USB-C Charge Port (10) and connect it to a power source.

BATTERY INDICATION
To show the battery level, press the Battery Level Button (11) at any time to view your current Battery level on the four Player Indicator LEDs (3). When the Stratus+ battery charge gets low (~20 minutes remaining), LED 1 will flash quickly for 10 seconds.

POWERING ON/OFF
To turn the controller on or off press and hold the Home Button (6).
The controller will turn itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity

REGULATORY

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the equipment which is compliance with directive RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), R.E.D (2014/53/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), and LVD (2014/35/ EU) which are issued by the Commission of the European Community.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://steelseries.com/
SteelSeries ApS. hereby confirms, to date, based on the feedback from our suppliers indicates that our products shipping to the EU territory comply with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals – (EC) 1907/2006) compliance program. We are fully committed to offering REACH compliance on the products and posting accurate REACH compliance status for the all of products.

Frequency bands and Powers

• a. Frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
• b. Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates:
  • EIRP: GFSK: 3.45 dBm
• c. Firmware Version: V2.15

UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the following equipment which is compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 issued by the Department for Business, Energy& Industrial Strategy. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.steelseries.com

WEEE
This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treat them in compliance with the local regulations or contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Turkey ROHS Compliance
Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the EEE Regulation

Safety Guideline for Lithium Battery

This battery must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treat them in compliance with the local regulations or contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model.
Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.
Gaming Controller FCC ID : ZHK-GC08

Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement, the device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS standards of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Gaming Controller IC: 9638A-GC08
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement, The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
This product is compliant with requirements of Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BCT Regulations “STIPULATING TEMPORARILY THE PERMISSIBLE CONTENT LIMITATION OF SOME TOXIC CHEMICALS IN THE ELECTRONIC, ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS”

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Custom Union Compliance ACMA Compliance
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Direct Current
Complies with IMDA Standards DA 106032
Singapore approval (IMDA) Malaysia Approval (SIRIM)
Product Name : Gaming Controller
Model No.: GC08
Rated: 5V 500mA
Made in China
Operating Temperature: 0 to + 40 °C
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References

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• Gaming Accessories | SteelSeries

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