Creative DI5732 User Manual

User Manual

Creative Modem Blaster
V.92 PCI DI5732
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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.
Copyright Information for users of
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 use of MP3 Codecs in real-time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other media) or broadcasting via Internet or other networks, such as b ut not limited to intranets etc., in pay-audio or pay-on-demand applications, is not authorised and/or licensed (http://www.iis.fhg.de/amm/).

Contents

Introduction
Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................... ii
Package Contents...........................................................................................................................ii
Recording Model and Serial Numbers.........................................................................................ii
Checking System Requirements...................................................................................................ii
Document Conventions................................................................................................................iii
About Your Modem
1
Jacks.........................................................................................................................................................1-2
Installing Hardware
2
Installation Steps.....................................................................................................................................2-2
Step 1: Prepare your computer...................................................................................................2-2
Step 2: Insert the modem card ...................................................................................................2-3
Step 3: Connect to power supply...............................................................................................2-3
Step 4: Connect to telephone line and telephone set ................................................................2-4
Notes on connecting the telephone line and telephone set...................................................................2-5
Installing and Testing the Modem Drivers
3
Installing the Modem Driver In Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP...........................................................3-2
Testing the Modem Driver.....................................................................................................................3-3
In Windows 98SE.......................................................................................................................3-3
In Windows 2000.......................................................................................................................3-4
In Windows Me..........................................................................................................................3-4
In Windows XP..........................................................................................................................3-5
Uninstalling the Modem
4
Uninstalling the Modem.........................................................................................................................4-2
In Windows 98SE.......................................................................................................................4-2
In Windows 2000.......................................................................................................................4-3
In Windows Me..........................................................................................................................4-3
In Windows XP..........................................................................................................................4-4
Modem Features
5
Plug and Play..............................................................................................................................5-2
Faxes ...........................................................................................................................................5-2
Internet Access............................................................................................................................5-2
Video Conferencing ...................................................................................................................5-2
V.44 Data Compression.............................................................................................................5-2
QuickConnect.............................................................................................................................5-3
PCM Upstream...........................................................................................................................5-3
Modem-on-Hold.........................................................................................................................5-3
Using Modem-on-Hold..........................................................................................................................5-4
Technical Specifications
A
Troubleshooting
B
Problems Installing Software................................................................................................................ B-2
Resolving Hardware Conflicts..............................................................................................................B-3
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/Me.............................................................................B-3
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP..............................................................................B-4
Problems with Your Modem.................................................................................................................B-4
C Technical Support
Knowledgebase......................................................................................................................................C-1
Webchat* ............................................................................................................................................... C-2
eMail†.....................................................................................................................................................C-2
Telephone*† ..................................... ....... ...... .......... ...... ....... ......... ...... ....... ...... .......... .... .......................C-2
Download Drivers# ...............................................................................................................................C-2
Download Manuals ............................................................................................................................... C-2
If You Have a Problem.......................................................................................................................... C-3
Returning a product for repair...................................................................................................C-4
Operating Hours..................................................................................................................................... C-4
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................................C-5
Creative European Contact Centre

Introduction

Introduction

Before You Begin

Package Contents
Recording Model and
Serial Numbers
Checking System
Requirements
This section contains information you should know about before using this manual. Read the information carefully before proceeding further.
Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5732 card
Telephone cable
CD-ROM containing drivers, applications, and PDF User Manual
Your modem card has a model number and a serial number. After removing the modem card from its packaging, write down its model and serial numbers for future reference.
An available PCI slot
•Intel
64 MB RAM on motherboard
25 MB of free hard disk space
Microsoft
CD-ROM drive installed
®
Pentium® III 550 MHz or higher IBM compatible PC
®
Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 2000
or Windows XP
Introduction ii
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.
Introduction iii
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About Your Modem

About Your Modem

Jacks

Place the modem card in front of you as you go through this chapter. This will help you identify the various components found on your modem card.
Jacks are one-hole connecting interfaces on your modem card. They allow you to attach other de vices to your card. Jacks are found on the rear panel of your modem card.
The jacks on your modem card can be seen in Figure 1-1.
Rear Panel
Phone Jack
The Phone jack allows you to connect a telephone to the card. This jack may differ in certain countries.
Telephone Line Jack
The Telephone Line jack allows you to connect to a telephone line for data transmission and document faxing.
Figure 1-1: The jacks on your modem card.
About Your Modem 1-2
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