Sound Blaster World of Warcraft
Wireless Headset User’s Guide
Congratulations!
Experience the sounds of Azeroth and beyond as never before with the
Sound Blaster
specifically for World of Warcraft gamers and includes cutting edge
uncompressed wireless technology and THX TruStudio PC, the World of
Warcraft Wireless Headset truly adds an amazing level of realism through
unrivalled headphone surround and gaming sound enhancement
technologies.
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World of Warcraft® Wireless Headset! Designed
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
• 600 MB of free hard disk space
• Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
• Internet connection to download drivers and application available for this
product
For Windows
•Microsoft
Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP
with Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2004
or later
• Intel
• Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
• 512 MB RAM
For Mac
• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
• PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor, 1.6 GHz or faster
•1 GB RAM
Recommended Requirements
For Windows
• Intel
•1 GB RAM
For Mac
• Intel Core Duo processor 1.8 GHz or faster
•2 GB RAM
NOTE
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Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with
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Pentium® 4 or AMD® equivalent processor, 1.6 GHz or faster
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Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.0 GHz or faster
Due to programming changes, the minimum system
requirements for the software may change over time.
Headset
1 Adjustable headband
2 Interchangeabe “Glyph” ear cup lens
3 Volume up button
4 Volume down button
5 Microphone Mute/Connect button
6 Microphone jack
7 Mini-USB charging port
8 Power LED button
9 Detachable microphone
USB Wireless Transmitter
10 Connect button
11 Connect LED
Lights up blue when wireless streaming is enabled and ready. Flashes blue when the
Connect button is pressed to indicate pairing with a wireless receiver or other supported
device.
12 Mini-USB-to-USB cable
Connects your headset to your computer for charging the battery.
Foot Switch (sold separately)
13 Foot Switch
Press to activate the key that is assigned to it.
Setting Up Your Headset
Before using your headset, you should install the drivers and applications for it by
following the steps below. This enables you to enjoy the full features of your
headset such as THX TruStudio PC audio enhancements and customizable LED
colors.
Step 1: Charge your headset
For first use, connect your headset to your computer’s USB port using the USB
power charging cable and charge for at least 2.5 hours. Turn off the headset while
charging. The Power LED flashes red when charging, and lights up red when fully
charged.
Step 2: Download the software
Visit www.soundblaster.com/products/wowheadset_wireless to download the
latest drivers and applications available for your headset.
Step 3: Connect the transmitter to your computer’s USB port
NOTE
If prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.
Step 4: Installing the software
For all supported Windows OS
1 Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the drivers and applications.
2 Double-click the downloaded file.
3 To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
4 When prompted, restart your computer.
After you have restarted your computer, you can launch the applications by clicking
Start Programs or All Programs Creative Sound Blaster World of
Warcraft Wireless Headset Name of application
Wearing the headset
Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten
excessively.
CAUTION
Adjust headset volume to a comfortable level. Do not
listen to audio on your headset at high volumes for
prolonged periods of time as hearing loss might result.
Using your headset while charging
You can continue to use your headset even while it charges. The USB wireless
transmitter must remain inserted in your computer’s USB port. The Power LED
flashes blue while charging and remains blue when fully charged.
Using the Wireless Features
The wireless capability gives you the convenience and freedom to move around up
to a distance of 10 m away from the transmitter. After you have finished setting up
your headset, you need to pair it with the transmitter by following the steps below.
Step 1: Turn on the headset
Press the headset’s Power button to turn it on. The Power LED lights up blue.
Step 2: Press the Connect button on the headset
Press and hold the headset’s Connect button for three seconds. The Power LED
flashes blue.
Step 3: Press the Connect button on the USB wireless transmitter
Press and hold the USB wireless transmitter’s Connect button for three seconds.
The Connect LED flashes blue.
Step 4: Successful Pairing
The Connect LED on both the headset and USB wireless transmitter stop flashing
and remain on when paired.