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...,800; 5,790,837. It is against the law to change without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, E-mu Environmental Modeling, Environmental Audio, Creative Multi Speaker Surround, and DynaRAM are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! E-Mu and...make one or more of the following U.S. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by Creative Technology Ltd. Copyright © 2000 by any means, electronic or mechanical...
...,800; 5,790,837. It is against the law to change without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, E-mu Environmental Modeling, Environmental Audio, Creative Multi Speaker Surround, and DynaRAM are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! E-Mu and...make one or more of the following U.S. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by Creative Technology Ltd. Copyright © 2000 by any means, electronic or mechanical...
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...; SB Live! What's in the Package Your SB Live! Player 5.1 audio card. ❑ Software Pack (on CD-ROM only) containing Creative Utilities and Drivers for software installation 3rd Party software may have higher system requirements Product Guide 1 Player 5.1 are as follows: ❑ Genuine ... half-length PCI 2.1 compliant slot ❑ Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately) ❑ CD-ROM drive required for Windows® 95/98, Windows® NT 4.0/2000 and Windows® ME ❑ CD-ROM audio cable. ❑ CD SP/DIF Cable ❑ This Product Guide. ❑...
...; SB Live! What's in the Package Your SB Live! Player 5.1 audio card. ❑ Software Pack (on CD-ROM only) containing Creative Utilities and Drivers for software installation 3rd Party software may have higher system requirements Product Guide 1 Player 5.1 are as follows: ❑ Genuine ... half-length PCI 2.1 compliant slot ❑ Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately) ❑ CD-ROM drive required for Windows® 95/98, Windows® NT 4.0/2000 and Windows® ME ❑ CD-ROM audio cable. ❑ CD SP/DIF Cable ❑ This Product Guide. ❑...
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... install SB Live! Installing Device Drivers • Insert installation disk in CD-ROM drive • For Windows 95/98/ME installation, use Update Device Driver Wizard and follow instructions • For Windows NT 4.0/2000 installation, use Creative Audio Software screen and follow instructions For more information, refer to "Step 2: Installing Device Drivers" on...
... install SB Live! Installing Device Drivers • Insert installation disk in CD-ROM drive • For Windows 95/98/ME installation, use Update Device Driver Wizard and follow instructions • For Windows NT 4.0/2000 installation, use Creative Audio Software screen and follow instructions For more information, refer to "Step 2: Installing Device Drivers" on...
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...the CD-ROM drive icon and select the folder: Audio\English\Win9xdrv or Wdmdrv. 6. The required files are running Windows 95/98/ME, follow these steps: 1. Turn on screen and click Next. Windows searches for Folder dialog box appears. 5. If none is copied to your computer's hard disk. 7. Product Guide... 5 If the Copying Files dialog box notifies you are copied to your computer's hard disk. Windows 95/98/ME starts and briefly displays a message that the a3d.dll file cannot be found , the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box re-...
...the CD-ROM drive icon and select the folder: Audio\English\Win9xdrv or Wdmdrv. 6. The required files are running Windows 95/98/ME, follow these steps: 1. Turn on screen and click Next. Windows searches for Folder dialog box appears. 5. If none is copied to your computer's hard disk. 7. Product Guide... 5 If the Copying Files dialog box notifies you are copied to your computer's hard disk. Windows 95/98/ME starts and briefly displays a message that the a3d.dll file cannot be found , the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box re-...
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...-click on screen to view installed drivers. To check that device drivers are correctly installed, click on your computer. If you are running Windows NT 4.0/2000, follow these steps: 1. Click Finish when the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box re-appears and then restart your computer.... device drivers are correctly installed, click on Sound, Video and Game Controllers icon to view installed drivers. If a ? The Creative Audio Software screen appears. 3. or ! 8. Player 5.1 If you encounter problems, select the device, click Remove and repeat steps 1-3. 6 SB Live!
...-click on screen to view installed drivers. To check that device drivers are correctly installed, click on your computer. If you are running Windows NT 4.0/2000, follow these steps: 1. Click Finish when the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box re-appears and then restart your computer.... device drivers are correctly installed, click on Sound, Video and Game Controllers icon to view installed drivers. If a ? The Creative Audio Software screen appears. 3. or ! 8. Player 5.1 If you encounter problems, select the device, click Remove and repeat steps 1-3. 6 SB Live!
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Follow the instructions on your CD-ROM drive, Windows starts and the following screen appears. 3. If you need more detailed information on your SB Live! Player 5.1 card, refer to access the online Guide. Player 5.1 ... screen to install the software. Insert the installation disc into your computer. 2. Click OK. 4. English Step 3: Installing the Software To install the SB Live! In Windows 95/98/NT 4.0, 2000 and ME double click the .exe file in D:\MANUALS\ENGLISH\ The Acrobat Reader 4.05 is now installed. Product Guide 7
Follow the instructions on your CD-ROM drive, Windows starts and the following screen appears. 3. If you need more detailed information on your SB Live! Player 5.1 card, refer to access the online Guide. Player 5.1 ... screen to install the software. Insert the installation disc into your computer. 2. Click OK. 4. English Step 3: Installing the Software To install the SB Live! In Windows 95/98/NT 4.0, 2000 and ME double click the .exe file in D:\MANUALS\ENGLISH\ The Acrobat Reader 4.05 is now installed. Product Guide 7
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Player 5.1 SB Live! Player 5.1 Creative äëÿ Windows® 95/98, Windows® NT 4.0/2000 è Windows® ME CD SP/DI SB Live! Player 5.1. Player 5.1 Pentium® 166 MHz äëÿ Windows 95/98/ME, 200 MHz äëÿ Windows 4.0/Windows 2000 Intel èëè 100 ❑ Windows 95, 98, ME èëè...
Player 5.1 SB Live! Player 5.1 Creative äëÿ Windows® 95/98, Windows® NT 4.0/2000 è Windows® ME CD SP/DI SB Live! Player 5.1. Player 5.1 Pentium® 166 MHz äëÿ Windows 95/98/ME, 200 MHz äëÿ Windows 4.0/Windows 2000 Intel èëè 100 ❑ Windows 95, 98, ME èëè...
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... software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, Environmental Audio, Creative Multi Speaker Surround, and LAVA! Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dolby, AC-3, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered...
... software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, Environmental Audio, Creative Multi Speaker Surround, and LAVA! Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dolby, AC-3, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered...
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...equipment manufacturer to be bound by these terms, you may not use the Microsoft Software. ADDENDUM TO THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (WINDOWS 95) IMPORTANT: By using the Microsoft software files (the "Microsoft Software") provided with this Addendum, you are agreeing to be...Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC) Conversely, such conditions and warranties, insofar as amended). Upon receiving such a request, Creative shall determine whether you require such information for any rights that you agree that certain conditions and warranties may enjoy by virtue of Sections...
...equipment manufacturer to be bound by these terms, you may not use the Microsoft Software. ADDENDUM TO THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (WINDOWS 95) IMPORTANT: By using the Microsoft software files (the "Microsoft Software") provided with this Addendum, you are agreeing to be...Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC) Conversely, such conditions and warranties, insofar as amended). Upon receiving such a request, Creative shall determine whether you require such information for any rights that you agree that certain conditions and warranties may enjoy by virtue of Sections...
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card A-3 B SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98/ME Background ...B-1 Understanding the Installation Program B-2 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-2 The CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-3 System Resource Settings...B-3 Input/Output (I/O) Addresses B-3 Interrupt ...
card A-3 B SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98/ME Background ...B-1 Understanding the Installation Program B-2 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-2 The CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-3 System Resource Settings...B-3 Input/Output (I/O) Addresses B-3 Interrupt ...
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Problems With Joystick ...C-5 Resolving I/O Conflicts ...C-7 Problems in Windows NT 4.0 C-7 Problems with Encore DVD Player C-8
Problems With Joystick ...C-5 Resolving I/O Conflicts ...C-7 Problems in Windows NT 4.0 C-7 Problems with Encore DVD Player C-8
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... Live!Ware Benefits For Creative software, your card requires at least: ❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® class processor: 166 MHz for Windows 95/98 or Windows Millennium Edition, 200 MHz for Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 ❑ Intel or 100% compatible motherboard chipset ❑ Windows 95, 98 or Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 ❑ 16...
... Live!Ware Benefits For Creative software, your card requires at least: ❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® class processor: 166 MHz for Windows 95/98 or Windows Millennium Edition, 200 MHz for Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 ❑ Intel or 100% compatible motherboard chipset ❑ Windows 95, 98 or Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 ❑ 16...
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... player, Line-out Synthesiser, etc. Drive IR. Experience" for more details. 1-4 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Connecting Related Peripherals ❑ If you are playing games in Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (pure DOS mode), you must: • Make sure the CD In connector and the Analog Audio connector of the CD...
... player, Line-out Synthesiser, etc. Drive IR. Experience" for more details. 1-4 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Connecting Related Peripherals ❑ If you are playing games in Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (pure DOS mode), you must: • Make sure the CD In connector and the Analog Audio connector of the CD...
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... ❑ Reinstalling the Audio Drivers ❑ Playing Legacy Games You need device drivers to install the audio software in the various Windows operating systems. It consists of the following instructions. Otherwise proceed to complete the installation. Installing Software 2-1 If not, see "Problems..." on the screen to step 2. 2. If you are applicable to all Windows operating systems. After you how to control the components on your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Follow the instructions on page C-1. 3. ...
... ❑ Reinstalling the Audio Drivers ❑ Playing Legacy Games You need device drivers to install the audio software in the various Windows operating systems. It consists of the following instructions. Otherwise proceed to complete the installation. Installing Software 2-1 If not, see "Problems..." on the screen to step 2. 2. If you are applicable to all Windows operating systems. After you how to control the components on your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Follow the instructions on page C-1. 3. ...
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... OK button. 8. Setting Up Joystick Drivers in this manual. 2-2 Installing Software You have successfully installed Sound Blaster Live! Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 3. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 6. Using Sound Blaster Live! For more information on to the other chapters in...
... OK button. 8. Setting Up Joystick Drivers in this manual. 2-2 Installing Software You have successfully installed Sound Blaster Live! Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 3. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 6. Using Sound Blaster Live! For more information on to the other chapters in...
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... and the SB Live! In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select Sound Blaster Live! In the Creative Uninstaller dialog box, select the check boxes of the items you reinstall them to all Windows operating systems. 1. Restart the computer if prompted. Player 5.1, and then click the Add/Remove button. 5. Installing Software...
... and the SB Live! In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select Sound Blaster Live! In the Creative Uninstaller dialog box, select the check boxes of the items you reinstall them to all Windows operating systems. 1. Restart the computer if prompted. Player 5.1, and then click the Add/Remove button. 5. Installing Software...
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...Legacy Games You may want to complete the installation of the audio drivers. Click the Drivers only button. 4. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen to reinstall only the audio drivers if you think they have ...been corrupted. 1. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM drive. If not, see Appendix B, "SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98/ME". 2-4 Installing Software For more information, see "Problems Installing Software" on the screen until the Setup Options dialog box appears. 3....
...Legacy Games You may want to complete the installation of the audio drivers. Click the Drivers only button. 4. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen to reinstall only the audio drivers if you think they have ...been corrupted. 1. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM drive. If not, see Appendix B, "SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98/ME". 2-4 Installing Software For more information, see "Problems Installing Software" on the screen until the Setup Options dialog box appears. 3....
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AudioHQ AudioHQ contains several control utilities that allow you to view, audition, or set up the audio properties of your computer. AudioHQ can be accessed using any of the following methods: • Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Live! -> AudioHQ; • Click or double-click the AudioHQ icon located at the bottom right corner of one or more audio devices on your Windows desktop. 3-6 Using Sound Blaster Live! Player 5.1
AudioHQ AudioHQ contains several control utilities that allow you to view, audition, or set up the audio properties of your computer. AudioHQ can be accessed using any of the following methods: • Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Live! -> AudioHQ; • Click or double-click the AudioHQ icon located at the bottom right corner of one or more audio devices on your Windows desktop. 3-6 Using Sound Blaster Live! Player 5.1
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... for audio playback the audio devices that allow multiple simultaneous Wave playback sessions. This feature is immediately selected. The device is currently not supported under Windows 2000. Sound.ont Options Device Controls Playback Sessions Sound Device You change the SoundFont device • Select the new device from them all.
... for audio playback the audio devices that allow multiple simultaneous Wave playback sessions. This feature is immediately selected. The device is currently not supported under Windows 2000. Sound.ont Options Device Controls Playback Sessions Sound Device You change the SoundFont device • Select the new device from them all.
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...drive. For the full DVD experience, you may want to the bundled applications that is available from an audio compact disc on the Windows operating platform. To Do This ... Use These Applications Sound Blaster Live! The following reference tables point you achieve your goals. CD Audio... is the format for digital audio files on your Sound Blaster Live! Use Creative PlayCenter 2 to play back DVD movies on your CD-ROM drive. Creative PlayCenter 2 supports/plays MP3 and WMA files. 4 To Do This ... Player 5.1 offers you must first...
...drive. For the full DVD experience, you may want to the bundled applications that is available from an audio compact disc on the Windows operating platform. To Do This ... Use These Applications Sound Blaster Live! The following reference tables point you achieve your goals. CD Audio... is the format for digital audio files on your Sound Blaster Live! Use Creative PlayCenter 2 to play back DVD movies on your CD-ROM drive. Creative PlayCenter 2 supports/plays MP3 and WMA files. 4 To Do This ... Player 5.1 offers you must first...