Creative DE5773 User Manual
User’s Guide
Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB DE5773
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Version 1.0
November 2003
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. i
Recording Model and Serial Numbers...................................................................... i
Checking System Requirements ............................................................................... i
Product Registration ................................................................................................. i
Document Conventions............................................................................................ ii
1 About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB
About your modem ....................................................................................................... 1-1
2 Installing your Modem
Step 1: Installing drivers and software ......................................................................... 2-1
Step 2: Connecting your modem to a telephone line.................................................... 2-1
Step 3: Connecting your modem to the computer ........................................................ 2-2
Notes on Telephone Lines .................................................................................... 2-4
3 Testing your Modem
Testing the Installation in Windows 98 SE .................................................................. 3-1
Testing the Installation in Windows 2000.................................................................... 3-2
Testing the Installation in Windows ME...................................................................... 3-3
Testing the Installation in Windows XP....................................................................... 3-4
4 Uninstalling Modem Drivers
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 98SE ................................................................. 4-1
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 2000.................................................................. 4-2
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows Me .................................................................... 4-3
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP..................................................................... 4-4
5 Modem Features
Modem On Hold ................................................................................................... 5-3
Using Modem On Hold ................................................................................................ 5-4
A General Specifications
B Troubleshooting
Problems with Your Modem ....................................................................................... B-1
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/ME ........................................................ B-3
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP.......................................................... B-3
Introduction
Introduction
Before You Begin
Recording Model and Serial Numbers
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 and a serial number. Write down these numbers after removing the
modem from its packaging. You will need to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support
office.
The following are the minimum system requirements required for your modem to work properly with your
computer:
❑ 300MHz or faster Intel
❑ 40 MB free hard disk space
❑ 64 MB RAM (128 MB or higher recommended)
❑ Microsoft
Windows XP
❑ DVD/CD-ROM drive for modem software installation
❑ An audio card for video conferencing
®
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or
®
Pentium® or AMD® processor
Product Registration Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your product during installation, or at www.creative.com/register.
Benefits include:
❑ Service and product support from Creative
❑ Exclusive updates on promotions and events
Introduction i
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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may result in bodily harm or life-threatening situations.
Introduction ii
1
About your Creative Modem Blaster
V.92 USB
About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB
About your modem
Your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB is the hassle-free way to get online and add V.92 feature support
to your PC or notebook. The integrated USB connection and straightforward software setup make
installation effortless. V.44 Compression and PCM Upstream support improve your 56K connection with
faster downloading, web surfing, and sending speeds.
Modem On Hold lets you pause your Internet connection while you answer the phone or even make
outgoing calls. Quick Connect shortens dial-up time to your ISP. And the elegant, compact design makes
Modem Blaster V.92 USB perfect for use at home or on the go.
About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB 1-1
Modem Blaster V.92 USB's integrated USB cable simplifies installation by providing the connection to
your computer and power for your modem through a single cable. Dual phone jacks let your computer
and telephone share one phone line connection. To find out more about connecting your modem quickly,
see Chapter 2, “Installing your Modem”.
To your
computer’s
USB port
Power Indicator Light
Carrier
Detect Light
Integrated
USB cable
Telephone line jack (to
telephone wall jack)
Telephone
jack (to
telephone)
Figure 1-1 Modem Blaster V.92 USB
About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB 1-2
2
Installing your Modem
Installing your Modem
Do not connect your modem to your computer’s USB port before installing the drivers from the
Installation CD.
Step 1: Installing drivers and software
Step 2: Connecting your modem to a telephone line
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the names of the drivers and applications you want to install on your computer.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
4. Start up your computer when you are prompted.
1. Find a convenient telephone wall jack.
2. If a phone is already connected to it, unplug the telephone cable from the wall outlet and plug it into
the telephone jack on your modem.
3. Connect the supplied telephone cable from the wall outlet to your modem’s Telephone Line jack.
Installing your Modem 2-1
Step 3: Connecting your modem to the computer
1. Connect your modem's integrated cable to an available USB port on your computer. You can do this
while your computer is turned on.
Depending on the version of Windows you are using, proceed to the appropriate step:
In Windows 98 SE/Me
❑ Upon connecting your modem to the computer’s USB port, you should see Windows detecting your
modem and automatically installing the drivers.
USB port
USB connector
Telephone
cable
Telephone wall jack
Telephone
Figure 2-1: Connecting the modem to the computer
and telephone line
Installing your Modem 2-2
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