Creative V.92 USB, V.92 Getting Started
Getting Started
Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB
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November 2002
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Contents
Introduction
Before You Begin .....................................................................................vii
Recording Model and Serial Numbers ................................................ vii
Checking System Requirements ....................................................... vii
Product Registration........................................................................ vii
Technical Support and Warranty Information .................................... viii
Document Conventions............................................................................viii
1 About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB
About your modem ................................................................................ 1-2
2 Installing your Modem
Step 1: Installing drivers and software ..................................................... 2-2
Step 2: Connecting your modem to a telephone line .................................. 2-2
Step 3: Connecting your modem to the computer...................................... 2-3
Notes on Telephone Lines ...............................................................2-4
3 Testing your Modem
Testing the Installation in Windows 98 SE ................................................. 3-2
Testing the Installation in Windows 2000 ..................................................3-3
Testing the Installation in Windows Me ..................................................... 3-4
Testing the Installation in Windows XP......................................................3-5
4 Uninstalling Modem Drivers
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 98 SE ................................................ 4-2
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 2000 .................................................4-3
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows Me .................................................... 4-4
Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP.....................................................4-5
5 Modem Features
Plug and Play ............................................................................... 5-2
Faxes .......................................................................................... 5-2
Internet Access ............................................................................ 5-2
Video Conferencing ....................................................................... 5-2
V.44 Data Compression ................................................................. 5-3
QuickConnect ............................................................................... 5-3
PCM Upstream.............................................................................. 5-3
Modem-On-Hold ........................................................................... 5-3
Using Modem-On-Hold............................................................................ 5-5
Receiving a call ..................................................................... 5-5
Making a call.........................................................................5-6
Appendixes
A General Specifications
Data Features .......................................................................A-2
Fax Features .........................................................................A-2
Video Conferencing Support....................................................A-2
B Troubleshooting
Problems with Your Modem .....................................................................B-2
Resolving Hardware Conflicts...................................................................B-4
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98 SE/ME ........................................ B-4
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP .......................................... B-5
Introduction
vii
Introduction
Before You Begin
This section contains information you should know before using this manual. Read
the information carefully before proceeding further.
Recording Model
and Serial Numbers
You r modem has a model number and a serial number. Write down these numbers
after removing the modem from its packaging. You will need to provide these
numbers when contacting our Technical Support office.
Checking System
Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements required for your modem to
work properly with your computer:
❑ 300 MHz or faster Intel
®
Pentium® or AMD® processor
❑ 40 MB free hard disk space
❑ 64 MB RAM (128 MB or higher recommended)
❑ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98
Second Edition (SE), Windows 2000, Windows Millennium
Edition (Me) or Windows XP
❑ DVD/CD-ROM drive for modem software installation
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
viii
Technical Support
and Warranty
Information
For Technical Support information, refer to the document found in
D:\Suppport\Language\Support.pdf on your installation CD.
For Warranty Information, refer to the document found in
D:\Warranty\Language\Warranty.pdf where D: represents your CD-ROM
drive letter, and Language represents your country or region.
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
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1
About your Creative Modem
Blaster V.92 USB
About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB 1-2
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 1-3
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”.
Power Indicator Light
Carrier
Detect Light
Integrated
USB cable
Tele ph on e
jack (to
telephone)
Figure 1-1 Modem Blaster V.92 USB
Telephone line jack (to
telephone wall jack)
To your
computer’s
USB port
2
Installing your Modem
2-2
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
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.
Step 2:
Connecting
your modem
to a telephone
line
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.
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