Creative Blaster Modem User Manual

Getting Started

Creative Modem Blaster V.92 External DE5721

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Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

CAUTION: This device is intended to be connected by the user to a CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal computer in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for devices.

ATTENTION: Ce périphérique est destiné à être connecté par l’utilisateur à un ordinateur IBM AT certifié ou listé CSA/TUV/UL ou compatible, à l’intérieur de la zone d'accès définie par le fabricant. Consulter le mode d’emploi/guide d'installation et/ ou le fabricant de l’appareil pour vérifier ou confirmer qu'il est possible de connecter d'autres périphériques à votre sytème.

Notice for the USA

FCC Part 15: 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, this notice is not a 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 one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the distance between the equipment

and receiver .

❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician.

CAUTION: T o comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.

All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or nonshielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.

Modifications

Any changes or modifications not expr essly approved by the manufacturer of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Notice for Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B” d’interférence radio tel que spécifié par le Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les règlements d’interférence radio.

Compliance

This product conforms to the following Council Directive:

❑ Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC),

73/23/EEC (LVD), (73/23/EEC), as amended by directive 93/68/EEC.

Notice for Europe

Communications products for the European market comply with Directive R&TTE 1999/5/EC.

Creative products

Certain Creative products are designed to assist you in reproducing material for which you own the copyright or are authorized to copy by the copyright owner or by exemption in applicable law. Unless you own the copyright or have such authorization, you may be violating copyright law and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, you should contact your legal advisor.

It is your responsibility when using a Creative product to ensure there is no infringement of applicable laws on copyright whereby the copying of certain materials may require the prior consent of the copyright owners. Creative disclaims any liability with regard to any illegal use of the Creative product and Creative shall in no ev ent be liable with regard to the origin of any data stored in a compressed audio file.

You acknowledge and agree that the exportation or use of MP3 Codecs in real-time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other media) or broadcasting via Internet or other networks, such as but not limited to intranets etc., in pay-audio or payon-demand applications, is not authorized and/or licensed, see also (http://www.iis.fhg.de/amm/).

Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Power Source............................................................................................................................................... ii

Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... ii

Damage requiring Servicing....................................................................................................................... ii

Servicing...................................................................................................................................................... ii

Introduction

Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................... iv

Recording Model Number............................................................................................................. iv

Checking System Requirements................................................................................................... iv

Document Conventions.................................................................................................................. v

1 About Your Modem

Back Panel................................................................................................................................................1-1

LED Display.............................................................................................................................................1-2

2 Installing Hardware

Step 1: Connect to the telephone line .........................................................................................2-1

3 Installing Software

Before You Begin.....................................................................................................................................3-2

Installing Drivers in W indo ws 98 SE/Me...............................................................................................3-2

T esting the Installation in W indo ws 98 SE/Me......................................................................................3-2

Installing Drivers in W indo ws 2000........................................................................................................3-3

T esting the Installation in W indows 2000...............................................................................................3-4

Installing Drivers in W indo ws XP...........................................................................................................3-5

T esting the Installation in W indo ws XP..................................................................................................3-6

Modem-on-Hold.......................................................................................................................................3-6

Installing NetW aiting................................................................................................................... 3-7

Using Modem-on-Hold...............................................................................................................3-8

Fax T alk Communicator.......................................................................................................................... 3-9

4 Uninstalling Modem Drivers

Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 98 SE..........................................................................................4-2

Uninstalling the Modem in Windows Me............................................................................................... 4-3

Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 2000............................................................................................4-4

Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP...............................................................................................4-5

5 Modem Features A General Specifications

General Features......................................................................................................................... A-1

B Troubleshooting

Problems with Your Modem................................................................................................................... B-1

Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/ME.............................................................................. B-3

Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP................................................................................ B-3

C Creative Technical Support

eService Options ..................................................................................................................................... C-2

Knowledgebase* ..................................................................................................................................... C-2

eMail........................................................................................................................................................ C-2

Driver/Firmware ..................................................................................................................................... C-2

Product Documentation ......................................................................................................................... C-2

Telephone ................................................................................................................................................ C-2

Registering your Product ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Product Returns....................................................................................................................................... C-3

Returning your Product for Repair/Replacement...................................................................... C-4

Shipping Tariffs........................................................................................................................... C-4

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................... C-5

Creative Technical Support Centres

Important Safety Instructions

Power Source

Cleaning

Damage requiring Servicing

Servicing

This product is specially designed for operation within the electrical range(s) specified on the provided power adapter. Any usage outside of these ranges is at your own risk. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local Power Company.

Unplug the product from the power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Unplug the power adapter from the wall outlet or other power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) when the power supply cord or plug is damaged b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water d) if the product does not perform normally when following the operating instruction; or exhibits a dis-

tinct change in performance

e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way

Do not attempt to service the product on your own. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Important Safety Instructions ii

Introduction

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Before You Begin

Recording Model Number

Checking System Requirements

This section contains information you should know before using this manual. Read the information carefully before proceeding further.

Your modem has a model number. Write down this number after remo ving the modem from its packaging. You will need to quote this num ber when contacting our Technical Support office.

The following are the minimum system requirements required for your modem to work properly with your computer:

❑ 133 MHz or faster Intel ❑ 50 MB free hard disk space ❑ 32 MB RAM (64 MB or higher recommended) ❑ Microsoft

Win dows XP

❑ DVD/CD-ROM drive for modem software installation ❑ An audio card for video conferencing

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), W indows 2000, W indo ws Millennium Edition (Me) or

Pentium® or AMD® processor

Introduction iv

Document

This manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information that you need.

Conventions

Table i: Document conventions

Text Element Use

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Introduction v

About Your Modem

Back Panel

To find out more about getting your modem quickly connected, see Chapter 2, “Installing Hardware”.

On/Off switch

Power Adapter Connector

Figure 1-1 The jacks and connectors on your Modem.

RS232 Connector

Telephone Line jack

About Your Modem 1-1

LED Display

1 MR Modem Ready or Self-Test in progress 2 HS High Speed

3 CD Carrier Detect 4OHOff Hook 5 SD Send Data 6RDReveive Data 7 TR Terminal Ready 8 AA Auto Answer 9PWPower On

About Your Modem 1-2

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