Creative Labs AVPSB0950 User Manual
Regulatory Information
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The following sections contain notices for various countries:
CAUTION: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check the
equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your
equipment is suitable prior to the installation or use of the product.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
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, there is no 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 to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
this device must be installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits.
All cables used to connect to the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation
with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may results in interference to radio or television
reception.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the device.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For body operation, Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used directly against the body. Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR is a measurement of
radio frequency energy. The FCC permits a maximum SAR value of 1.6 mW/g. The highest SAR value for
this product when used on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.292 mW/g.
California Proposition 65 Statement
WARNING: Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Explanatory Note: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
requires special product labeling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Creative has chosen to provide a warning based
on its knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals without attempting to evaluate the
level of exposure. With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of
concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place
the Proposition 65 warning on its products.
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Déclaration de la Proposition 65 de la Californie
AVERTISSEMENT: La manipulation de ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques qui sont
reconnus par l'État de la Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou
d'autres effets nuisibles à la reproduction.
Veuillez vous laver les mains après l'avoir manipuler.
Note explicative: La Proposition 65 (California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
de la Californie sur les matières dangereuses et l'eau potable exige un étiquetage spécial pour les
produits contenant certains produits chimiques qui sont reconnus par l'État de la Californie comme
pouvant provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou d'autres effets nuisibles à la reproduction.
Creative a choisi d'inclure une mise en garde s'appuyant sur sa connaissance de la présence d'un ou de
plusieurs de ces produits chimiques sans essayer d'en évaluer le niveau d'exposition. Pour les produits de
Creative, le niveau d'exposition peut être inférieur au niveau critique établi par la Proposition 65 ou même
être nul. Néanmoins, par souci extrême de prudence, Creative a choisi de placer l'avertissement de la
Proposition 65 sur ses produits.
Notice for Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT: This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital
Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils
numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques,"
NMB-003 edictee par le ministre des Communications.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the device.
Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l'appareil peut entraîner
l'annulation du droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser l'appareil.
European Compliance
This product conforms to the following:
General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
Communication / RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
CAUTION: To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must be installed with CE certified
computer equipment which meet with Class B limits.
All cables used to connect this device must be shielded, grounded and no longer than 3m in length.
Operation with non-certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or
undesired effects to the product.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or
one of its affiliated companies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights.
How to use this manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Creative's audio revolution for notebooks, Sound Blaster® X-FiTM
Notebook! With cutting edge technology from the leaders in PC audio, Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook will
give you years of reliable entertainment on your ExpressCardTM-enabled notebook.
Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is also capable of streaming music wirelessly to supported devices and
control them using the software provided. For a list of supported devices, visit www.x-fi.com.
This User's Guide contains software installation and usage information for your audio device.
What is ExpressCard?
This technology is the latest standard in expansion modules for your computer. ExpressCard modules are
lighter, thinner and faster than the older PCMCIA modules, and can be inserted or taken out without
turning off your computer.
Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is an ExpressCard module that takes advantage of your computer's
PCI Express® and USB 2.0 capabilities. ExpressCard modules also use less power, saving your notebook
batteries for critical tasks.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Microsoft® Windows Vista® 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1,
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3
(SP3), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2004 or later
Intel® Pentium® M, Intel CoreTM, AMD TurionTM series or equivalent mobile processor 1.66 GHz, or
faster
Intel, AMD® or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
For Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM (1 GB RAM recommended)
For Windows XP: 256 MB RAM
600 MB of free hard disk space
Available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot
CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
Additional Requirements (where applicable)
DVD-Video
6x or faster DVD-ROM drive
DVD player software such as InterVideo® WinDVD® or CyberLink® PowerDVDTM (latest version
recommended) installed
Headphones or amplified speakers (optional)
Notes
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Other applications may have higher system requirements. Refer to the applications' documentation
for details.
More Help
Visit www.soundblaster.com/X-Fi for the latest news and products for X-Fi and Sound Blaster. The site
also includes information on making purchases, technical help, and the latest driver updates.
Using Creative Software AutoUpdate
Locating, downloading, and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with the
web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.
When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the web site will analyze your
computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language, and Creative products are installed
in your system.
After the online analysis, you will be able to select from a list of only the most relevant software and driver
updates. The files will then be retrieved and installed on your system for you.
To learn more about Creative Software AutoUpdate, go to www.soundblaster.com/support.
Notes
First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a
browser component required for system inspection. Ensure that the content is signed by Creative
Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.
Ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running
Creative Software AutoUpdate.
About Your Hardware
Refer to the Quick Start leaflet for instructions on installing your audio device.
To learn more about your product, consult the following sections:
Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook
Notes
Actual products may differ slightly from those shown in this chapter.
Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook
Your audio device has the jacks and connectors below to enable the attachment of a wide variety of
devices. It also includes the following features:
Connectivity or
Features
Description
Microphone In/Line In
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1.
jack
Connects to line-level sources (for example, MP3 players) or microphones with a
3.50 mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Headphone/Line Out
2.
jack
3. Connect LED button
4. Power LED
Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs on powered analog speakers or
stereo headphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Lights up green when wireless streaming is enabled and ready. Flashes green when
button is pressed to indicate pairing with a wireless receiver or other supported
device.
Lights up blue when Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is connected to your notebook and
turned on.
Installing and Uninstalling Software
To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, you need to install device drivers and
applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall or reinstall some or all of the device drivers and
applications to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To
learn how to do so in all supported Windows operating systems, consult the following sections:
Installing Drivers and Applications
Reinstalling Drivers and Applications
Uninstalling Drivers and Applications
Installing/Uninstalling Selected Drivers and Applications
Installing Drivers and Applications
Ensure that your audio device is installed before proceeding. For instructions on installing your
audio device, consult your Quick Start leaflet.
After you have installed your audio device into the ExpressCard slot, turn on your notebook. Windows
automatically detects your audio device and searches for device drivers.
For Windows Vista
1. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should
start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Click Start Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Open Autoplay.
2. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
3. When prompted, restart your notebook.
For Windows XP
When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.
1. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should
start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
Alternatively, click Start My Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.
2. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
3. When prompted, restart your notebook.
Reinstalling Drivers and Applications
For Windows Vista
1. Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program.
2. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.
3. Click the Uninstall/Change button.
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If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.
4. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Repair option.
When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,
and click the OK button.
5. To repair an application, select the application check box.
6. Click the Yes button.
7. When prompted, restart your notebook.
For Windows XP
1. Click Start Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.
4. Click the Change/Remove button.
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Repair option.
When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,
and click the OK button.
6. To repair an application, select the application check box.
7. Click the Yes button.
8. When prompted, restart your notebook.
After you have completed the steps above, you can check your notebook to see if the reinstalled software
works properly.
Uninstalling Drivers and Applications
Before you begin, close all running audio applications. Applications that are still running during
uninstallation will not be removed.
For Windows Vista
1. Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program.
2. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.
3. Click the Uninstall/Change button.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.
4. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove All option.
5. Click the Yes button.
6. When prompted, restart your notebook.
For Windows XP
1. Click Start Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.
4. Click the Change/Remove button.
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove All option.
6. Click the Yes button.
7. When prompted, restart your notebook.
After you have completed the steps above, you can install the original or updated device drivers and
applications for Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. For instructions on installing the software, consult Installing
Drivers and Applications.
Installing/Uninstalling Selected Drivers and Applications
For Windows Vista
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1. Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program.
2. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.
3. Click the Uninstall/Change button.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.
4. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Add option to add new software components to
your existing installation, or the Remove option to remove previously installed software components
from your system.
5. To install or uninstall an application, select the application check box.
6. Click the Next button.
When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,
and click the OK button.
7. When prompted, restart your notebook.
For Windows XP
1. Click Start Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.
4. Click the Change/Remove button.
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Add option to add new software components to
your existing installation, or the Remove option to remove previously installed software components
from your system.
6. To install or uninstall an application, select the application check box.
7. Click the Next button.
When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,
and click the OK button.
8. When prompted, restart your notebook.
Connecting Speakers and Headphones
You can connect speakers and headphones to Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. Alternatively, you can also
play audio through your onboard speakers. To learn how to do so, consult the following sections:
Connecting Headphones and Headsets
Connecting Analog Speaker Systems
Enabling Audio Playback Through Onboard Notebook Speakers
To enjoy an optimal audio experience, use Entertainment Mode to select the correct speakers or
headphones setting and enable X-Fi CMSS-3D.
Notes
Actual products may differ slightly from those shown in this chapter.
Select the correct speaker setup or headphone option in Entertainment Mode to get the best
experience.
The cables shown in this chapter may be bundled with your peripheral or are available separately
from www.creative.com.
For more information on the Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter, visit
www.creative.com.
Connecting Headphones and Headsets
Do not listen to audio on your headphones or headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of
time as hearing loss might result.
For headphones:
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