Creative DI5611 User Manual

User’s Guide

Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCMCIA DI5611

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Version 1.0 August 2003

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Contents

Before You Begin

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................. v

Recording Model and Serial Numbers........................................................................................... v

Checking System Requirements....................................................................................................... v

Technical Support and Warranty ................................................................................................... vi

Product Registration........................................................................................................................... vi

Document Conventions................................................................................................................... vii

1 Installing and Testing the Driver

Installing the Driver In Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE................................................................... 1-1

Testing the Driver..................................................................................................................................... 1-2

In Windows XP................................................................................................................................ 1-2

In Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................................ 1-3

In Windows 98 SE/Me.................................................................................................................... 1-4

2 Installing Hardware

Installation Steps......................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Step 1: Prepare your computer................................................................................................... 2-1

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

Notes on connecting the telephone line and telephone............................................................... 2-3

3 Uninstalling the Driver

Uninstalling PC Card ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

In Windows 2000/XP..................................................................................................................... 3-1

In Windows 98 SE/Me.................................................................................................................... 3-2

4 Modem Features

Plug and Play...................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Faxes .................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Internet Access................................................................................................................................. 4-1

Videoconferencing........................................................................................................................... 4-1

V.92 features ............................................................................................................................................... 4-2

V.44 Data Compression................................................................................................................ 4-2

Quick Connect................................................................................................................................. 4-2

PCM Upstream................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Modem-On-Hold....................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Using Incoming Modem-On-Hold.............................................................................................. 4-4

Using Outgoing Modem-On-Hold ............................................................................................. 4-5

Appendixes

A Technical Specifications

Plug and Play ........................................................................................................................... A-1

Data Features......................................................................................................................... A-2

Fax Features............................................................................................................................ A-2

Videoconferencing Support ............................................................................................... A-2

B Troubleshooting

Difficulties Installing Software ................................................................................................................ B-1

Resolving Hardware Conflicts ............................................................................................................... B-2

Resolving Conflicts in Windows XP/2000............................................................................... B-2

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

Difficulties with Your PC Card ............................................................................................................. B-3

Difficulties with Modem-On-Hold ....................................................................................................... B-5

Difficulties In Windows XP .................................................................................................................... B-7

Before You Begin

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

Package Contents

Recording Model

and Serial

Numbers

Checking System

Requirements

• Creative Modem Blaster® V.92 notebook PC Card

• Telephone adapter cord (RJ-11)

• Telephone cord coupler (RJ-11)

• Quick Start Leaflet

• Drivers, software and User’s Guide (on CD)

• America Online

Your PC Card has a model number and a serial number. After removing the PC Card from its packaging, write down its model and serial numbers for future reference. You will need to provide these numbers when contacting our Technical Support office.

•Intel® Pentium® 133 MHz or higher IBM compatible notebook computer

• 32 MB RAM

• Available PC Card type-II compliant slot

• 20 MB of free hard disk space (100 MB recommended)

• Microsoft (Me), Windows 2000 or Windows XP

• CD-ROM drive installed

• An audio card, a microphone and speakers are required for videoconferencing.

Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition

Before You Begin v

Technical Support and Warranty

Technical Support information can be found in the Installation CD. Go to

d:\support\<language>\support.pdf

Warranty information can be found in the Installation CD as well. Go to

d:\warranty\<region>\<language>\warranty.pdf

Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of the Warranty period.

(replace that you are in, and <

d:\

with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, <

language

> with the language that the document is in)

region

> with the region

Product

Registration

Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your products during installation, or at www.creative.com/register. Benefits include:

• Service and Product Support from Creative

• Exclusive updates on promotions and events

Before You Begin vi

Document Conventions

The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document.

Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature.

Caution! This highlights proper usage of your product. Use this information to avoid risky situations.

Warning! This warns you of possible hazards to yourself or your product, that may result in injury or damage.

Before You Begin vii

Installing and Testing the Driver

Installing the Driver In Windows XP/ 2000/Me/98 SE

After installing the modem driver, test the modem to ensure it has been installed properly.

DO NOT

software.

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows

2. Select the applications and drivers to install, and then click the OK button.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

To install the PC Card, refer to “Installation Steps” on page 2-1.

insert the PC Card into your notebook computer before installing the

AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If not, enable your CD-ROM drive’s auto-insert notification feature. For more details, see “Difficulties Installing Software” on page B-1.

Installing and Testing the Driver 1-1

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