Creative PC-MIDI User Manual
User’s Guide
Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI
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Version 1.0
August 2005
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Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI
User’s Guide
Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide
1 Introduction
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................ 1-1
More Help ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Getting More Information ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................... 1-2
2 About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI
Parts of your Prodikeys PC-MIDI ........................................................................................................ 2-1
Removing the Music Keyboard Cover .............................................................................................. 2-2
Maintaining Prodikeys PC-MIDI ........................................................................................................... 2-2
3 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI
Installing Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Installing Software ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2
4 Getting Started
Launching Prodikeys PC-MIDI applications ...................................................................................... 4-1
Product Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Mini Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 4-3
FunMix ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-4
EasyNotes ................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
HotKeys Manager ..................................................................................................................................... 4-6
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Appendixes
A General Specifications
Hardware Features ................................................................................................................................. A-1
Software Features ................................................................................................................................... A-1
B Troubleshooting
Problems installing Prodikeys PC-MIDI ............................................................................................. B-1
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Introduction
Introduction
Creative Prodikeys® PC-MIDI is a multi-functional keyboard that lets you do more
with your computer.
Prodikeys PC-MIDI boasts the standard favorite keyboard features such as
programmable hot keys
It also has 37 music keys neatly tucked away under the palm rest, which acts as a
support for your wrists when you are typing.
Prodikeys PC-MIDI comes with a suite of software that lets you customize the
Music HotKeys and Button Hotkeys as well as explore music-making on your
computer.
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, Enhanced F-Keys**, media playback and volume control.
Minimum System
Requirements
Your Prodikeys PC-MIDI requires at least:
❑ Genuine Intel
❑ Intel, AMD or 100%-Intel compatible motherboard chipset
❑ Microsoft
❑ Available USB port
❑ 128 MB RAM (256 RAM recommended)
❑ 360 MB of free hard disk space (for software installation)
❑ Audio device (Sound Blaster
❑ Speakers or headphones
❑ CD-ROM drive for software installation
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Pentium® III or AMD® Athlon processor
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Windows® XP or Windows 2000
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audio card recommended)
More Help Run the Product Tutorial to get started with your Prodikeys PC -MIDI and learn how
to use the included applications for a fun-filled music-making experience on your
computer.
You can also click the Help button on each application for more specific help about
that application.
* Hot Keys enable one-touch access to programs and files you use most.
** Enhanced F-Keys allow you to perform common commands from your keyboard.
Introduction 1-1
Getting More
Information
Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on
your Prodikeys PC-MIDI. You can download additional content such as Mixes and
Learnable Songs from the websites.
Document
Conventions
Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature.
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 y ourself or your
product, that may result in injury or damage.
Introduction 1-2
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