Creative DI5791 User Manual
User’s Manual
Creative Modem Blaster
V.92 PCI DI5791
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October 2002
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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: To 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 expressly
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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.
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Communications products for the European market
comply with Directive R&TTE 1999/5/EC.
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Contents
Introduction
Plug and Play .....................................................................................................i
Faxes...................................................................................................................i
Internet Access ..................................................................................................i
Answering Machine .........................................................................................ii
Video Conferencing..........................................................................................ii
QuickConnect...................................................................................................ii
Modem-on-Hold...............................................................................................ii
PCM Upstream.................................................................................................ii
V.44 Data Compression.................................................................................. iii
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................... iii
Recording Model and Serial Numbers ...................................................................... iii
Checking System Requirements................................................................................ iii
Document Conventions...............................................................................................iv
1 About Your Modem
Plug and Play......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Jacks....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Telephone Line Jack..................................................................................... 1-2
About Modem-on-Hold........................................................................................................ 1-3
Using Modem-on-Hold ............................................................................................ 1-3
Fax Talk Communicator ....................................................................................................... 1-4
2 Installing Hardware
Installation Steps ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Step 1: Prepare your computer................................................................................. 2-1
Step 2: Insert the modem card.................................................................................. 2-2
Step 3: Connect to power supply ............................................................................. 2-2
3 Installing and Testing Modem Drivers
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95 OSR 2.X...................................................... 3-2
Testing the Installation in Windows 95 OSR 2.X................................................................ 3-5
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 98/98SE............................................................ 3-6
Testing the Installation in Windows 98/98SE...................................................................... 3-8
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 2000.................................................................. 3-9
Testing the Installation in Windows 2000.......................................................................... 3-11
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows NT................................................................... 3-12
Testing the Installation in Windows NT ............................................................................ 3-14
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows Me................................................................... 3-15
Testing the Installation in Windows Me ............................................................................ 3-17
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows XP................................................................... 3-18
Testing the Installation in Windows XP............................................................................. 3-20
4 Uninstalling Modem Drivers
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 95 OSR 2.X............................................................. 4-2
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 98/98SE................................................................... 4-3
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 2000......................................................................... 4-4
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows NT............................................................................ 4-5
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows Me............................................................................ 4-6
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP............................................................................ 4-7
A General Specifications
Plug and Play ............................................................................................... A-1
Data Features ............................................................................................... A-2
Fax Features................................................................................................. A-3
Voice Features.............................................................................................. A-3
Video Conferencing Support ...................................................................... A-3
B Troubleshooting
Problems With Your Modem................................................................................................B-1
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 95 OSR 2.X/98/98SE/ME.................................B-4
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP..............................................................B-5
C Creative Technical Support
eService Options ...................................................................................................................C-2
Knowledgebase* Available online - 24 hours .....................................................................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
Americas - Native Language support provided ..........................................C-5
Europe - Native Language support provided ..............................................C-6
Asia Pacific region - Unless otherwise stated, support is in English .........C-9
Introduction
Welcome to Modem Blaster! World. Your new modem allows you to fax documents, transfer
data and access online information easily from your computer. Some of the features of your
Modem Blaster are:
Plug and Play This feature allows you to install your Modem Blaster easily, as the device is automatically
configured.
Faxes You can use your Modem Blaster to send and receive fax documents. You can also configure
the modem to serve as a fax-on-demand system by using the software provided.
Internet Access Modem Blaster allows you to access computer bulletin boards and to browse the Internet at
speeds of up to 56 Kbps.
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Answering Machine Modem Blaster functions as an answering machine with multiple mail boxes. Remote users
can leave messages in your mail box, and you can play back these messages at any time.
Modem Blaster even pages you to notify you of new messages!
Video Conferencing Your Modem Blaster comes complete with V.92 standard support, for use with H.32x video
conferencing systems.
QuickConnect This feature drastically reduces the amount of time it takes for your Modem Blaster to establish
a connection with your Internet Service Provider. The characteristics of the last call are saved
in your computer, and retrieved for subsequent calls, resulting in a shorter connection time.
Modem-on-Hold This feature allows you to answer an incoming call even when you are surfing the Internet.
Check with your local Internet Service Provider to ascertain that this feature is supported in
your area. For more details, see “About Your Modem” on page 1-1.
PCM Upstream This feature enhances your Modem Blaster’s data upload speed from 33.6 Kbps to a maximum
of 48 Kbps.
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V.44 Data Compression Your Modem Blaster incorporates the new V.92 standard. This new standard offers V.44 Data
Compression technology that allows you to browse the Internet at higher speeds than existing
data compression standards.
Before You Begin
Recording Model and Serial Numbers
Checking System Requirements
Some supplied software will not
run in Windows NT. Refer to the
readme file in the Installation CD
for more information.
This section provides information you should know about before using this manual.
❑ Recording Model and Serial Numbers
❑ Checking System Requirements
❑ Document Conventions
Yo u r 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. You will need
to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support office.
The following are the minimum system requirements:
❑ Available PCI slot
❑ 133 MHz or faster Pentium
❑ 25 MB of free hard disk space
❑ 16 MB RAM on motherboard (32 MB recommended)
❑ Microsoft
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows XP
❑ CD-ROM drive for modem and communication software installation
❑ An audio card for video conferencing.
®
Windows® 95 OSR 2.X, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE),
®
IBM® compatible PC
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Document Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information that
you need.
Table i: Document conventions
Text Element Use
This notepad icon indicates information that is of particular
importance and should be considered before continuing.
This alarm clock icon indicates that failure to adhere to directions may result in loss of data or damage to your system.
The warning sign indicates that failure to adhere to directions
may result in bodily harm or life-threatening situations.
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About Your Modem
This chapter explains what Plug and Play is, and also helps you locate and identify the
components of your modem.
Place the modem in front of you
as you go through this chapter.
This will help you identify the
various components on your
card.
1
Plug and Play
If you encounter a hardware
conflict while connecting a Plug
and Play device, refer to
Table A-1 on page A-1 for a list
of available Plug and Play
resources.
Your modem card supports Plug and Play in Windows 95 OSR 2.X/98/98SE, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP. This feature allows you to install your Modem
Blaster easily, as the device is automatically configured.
About Your Modem 1-1
Jacks
Jacks are one-hole connecting interfaces on your modem card. They allow you to attach other
devices to your card.
The jack on your modem card can be seen in Figure 1-1.
Telephone Line Jack
Rear Panel
Figure 1-1: The jack on your modem card.
Telephone Line Jack The Telephone Line jack allows you to connect to a telephone line for data transmission and
document faxing.
About Your Modem 1-2
About Modem-onHold
Check with your local Internet
Service Provider to ascertain
whether this feature is
supported in your area.
This feature allows you to answer an incoming call even when you are surfing the Internet.
It suspends the data connection between your modem and the ISP so that you can pick up your
phone and receive an incoming call in the usual way, while surfing the Internet. When your call
is complete, the modem reconnects you to the Internet.
Using Modem-onHold
1. If a call comes in while you are on the Internet, a dialog
box similar to Figure 1-2 appears, asking you if you
want to answer the call. Click the Ye s button.
Figu re 1-2
2. A dialog box similar to Figure 1-3 appears, telling you
that you only have two minutes to complete your call.
The call is automatically cut off after two minutes.
After completing your call, click the OK button. The
modem will reconnect to the Internet.
For more information, visit http://www.v92.com.
Figure 1- 3
About Your Modem 1-3
Fax Talk Communicator
Fax Talk Communicator transforms your PC and modem into a sophisticated communications
centre. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the road, FaxTalk Communicator is designed
to be powerful, easy-to-use, and provide a wide array of features to save you time and make you
more productive.
Figure 1-4
About Your Modem 1-4
Installing Hardware
Installation Steps
2
Step 1: Prepare your computer
Turn off the main power supply
and disconnect your computer’s
power cord. Systems using an
ATX power supply unit with soft
power off may still be powering
the PCI slot. This can damage
your modem card when it is
inserted into the slot.
1. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices.
2. Touch a metal plate on your computer to ground yourself and to discharge any static
electricity, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove your computer casing.
4. Remove the metal bracket from an unused PCI slot as shown in Figure 2-1. Put the screw
aside for use later.
PCI slot
ISA slot
Figure 2-1: Removing a metal plate
Installi ng Hardwa re 2-1
Step 2: Insert the modem card
Do not force the modem card
into the slot. Make sure that the
gold finger PCI connector on the
modem card is aligned with the
PCI bus connector on the
motherboard before you insert
the card into the PCI expansion
slot.
If it does not fit properly, gently
remove it and try again
.
1. Align the modem card with the PCI slot and press the card gently but firmly into the slot as
shown in Figure 2-2.
2
Unused brackets
1
PCI slot
ISA slot
Figure 2-2: Aligning the card against the slot.
2. Secure the modem card with the screw you had placed aside earlier.
Step 3: Connect to power supply
1. Replace the computer casing.
2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer.
To install drivers, refer to “Installing and Testing Modem Drivers” on page 3-1.
Installi ng Hardwa re 2-2
Step 4: Connect to
the telephone line
1. Locate the most convenient telephone wall outlet.
2. If a phone is already connected to it, unplug the telephone cable from the wall outlet.
3. Connect one end of the telephone cable provided to the wall outlet and the other end to the
Telephone Line jack of the modem.
To telephone line
wall outlet
Telephone Line jack
Telephone
cable provided
Modem card
Figure 2-3: Connecting the telephone line to your modem.
Installi ng Hardwa re 2-3
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