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... may be used or copied only in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for backup purposes. Version 1.0 August 2003 Sound Blaster and Blaster and Prodikeys are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. User's Guide Creative Prodikeys DM Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose...
... may be used or copied only in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for backup purposes. Version 1.0 August 2003 Sound Blaster and Blaster and Prodikeys are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. User's Guide Creative Prodikeys DM Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose...
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......iii Minimum System Requirements ...iii More Help...iii Getting More Information...iv Online Registration ...iv Technical Support and Warranty iv Document Conventions...v 1 About Your Creative Prodikeys DM Parts of your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-1 Removing the Music Keyboard Cover 1-2 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM...1-3 2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM Installing Hardware ...2-1 Installing Software...2-2 3 Getting Started Starting the Software...3-1 Learning how to use the Software...3-2 Play Modes...3-3 Programming the Hot Keys...3-3 Configuring Power Management settings 3-4 i
......iii Minimum System Requirements ...iii More Help...iii Getting More Information...iv Online Registration ...iv Technical Support and Warranty iv Document Conventions...v 1 About Your Creative Prodikeys DM Parts of your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-1 Removing the Music Keyboard Cover 1-2 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM...1-3 2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM Installing Hardware ...2-1 Installing Software...2-2 3 Getting Started Starting the Software...3-1 Learning how to use the Software...3-2 Play Modes...3-3 Programming the Hot Keys...3-3 Configuring Power Management settings 3-4 i
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Appendixes A General Specifications General Specifications ...A-1 Software features...A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems with installing Creative Prodikeys DM B-1 ii
Appendixes A General Specifications General Specifications ...A-1 Software features...A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems with installing Creative Prodikeys DM B-1 ii
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...% compatible motherboard chipset (Notebooks currently not supported) ❑ PS/2 keyboard port ❑ 128 MB RAM ❑ 360 MB free hard disk space ❑ Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP ❑ Onboard audio device or audio card (Sound Blaster® audio card recommended) ❑ CD-ROM drive for software installation ❑ Speakers or headphones ❑ Internet connection for choosing Creative Prodikeys® DM, another...
...% compatible motherboard chipset (Notebooks currently not supported) ❑ PS/2 keyboard port ❑ 128 MB RAM ❑ 360 MB free hard disk space ❑ Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP ❑ Onboard audio device or audio card (Sound Blaster® audio card recommended) ❑ CD-ROM drive for software installation ❑ Speakers or headphones ❑ Internet connection for choosing Creative Prodikeys® DM, another...
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... language the document is in the Installation CD. Getting More Information Online Registration Technical Support and Warranty Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the duration of benefits by registering your Creative Prodikeys DM. Enjoy a host of the Warranty period. d:\Warranty\\\Warranty.pdf (replace d: with the drive letter of your Proof of Purchase for the latest news and updates on promotions...
... language the document is in the Installation CD. Getting More Information Online Registration Technical Support and Warranty Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the duration of benefits by registering your Creative Prodikeys DM. Enjoy a host of the Warranty period. d:\Warranty\\\Warranty.pdf (replace d: with the drive letter of your Proof of Purchase for the latest news and updates on promotions...
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Caution! Warning! This warns you about a feature. Note. Use this information to yourself or your product. This highlights additional or important information about short cuts or hints relating to a feature. This highlights proper usage of possible hazards to avoid risky situations. Introduction v This tells you of your product, that may result in injury or damage. Document Conventions Tip.
Caution! Warning! This warns you about a feature. Note. Use this information to yourself or your product. This highlights additional or important information about short cuts or hints relating to a feature. This highlights proper usage of possible hazards to avoid risky situations. Introduction v This tells you of your product, that may result in injury or damage. Document Conventions Tip.
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1 About Your Creative Prodikeys DM
1 About Your Creative Prodikeys DM
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... the instructions in the Creative Prodikeys program group. *Windows 98 users can visit www.prodikeys.com for normal typing. The 37 keys are connected to the Internet Music button Press this chapter, we will familiarize you with the different parts of your Creative Prodikeys DM To use these keys as a dust cover to change the pitch of a music note quickly Octave Shift buttons Press these keys for the latest drivers. About Your Creative Prodikeys DM Parts of your Prodikeys DM...
... the instructions in the Creative Prodikeys program group. *Windows 98 users can visit www.prodikeys.com for normal typing. The 37 keys are connected to the Internet Music button Press this chapter, we will familiarize you with the different parts of your Creative Prodikeys DM To use these keys as a dust cover to change the pitch of a music note quickly Octave Shift buttons Press these keys for the latest drivers. About Your Creative Prodikeys DM Parts of your Prodikeys DM...
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To remove the palm rest: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it out, as you will need to remove the cover. To use the music keyboard, you type. Figure 1-2: Removing the palm rest. Removing the Music Keyboard Cover The music keyboard on your Creative Prodikeys DM is protected by a cover, which also acts as a palm rest as shown below. About Your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-2
To remove the palm rest: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it out, as you will need to remove the cover. To use the music keyboard, you type. Figure 1-2: Removing the palm rest. Removing the Music Keyboard Cover The music keyboard on your Creative Prodikeys DM is protected by a cover, which also acts as a palm rest as shown below. About Your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-2
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About Your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-3 Do not use a soft, damp cloth to clean the exterior. Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM To clean your Prodikeys DM, use any liquid or aerosol cleaners as these may damage your keyboard.
About Your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-3 Do not use a soft, damp cloth to clean the exterior. Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM To clean your Prodikeys DM, use any liquid or aerosol cleaners as these may damage your keyboard.
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2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM
2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM
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PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 cable Computer Creative Prodikeys DM Figure 2-1: Connecting Creative Prodikeys DM to your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM Installing Hardware Connect your Creative Prodikeys DM to your Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM 2-1 Creative Prodikeys DM is not hot-pluggable. You must turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys DM.
PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 cable Computer Creative Prodikeys DM Figure 2-1: Connecting Creative Prodikeys DM to your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM Installing Hardware Connect your Creative Prodikeys DM to your Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM 2-1 Creative Prodikeys DM is not hot-pluggable. You must turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys DM.
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An installation screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to do so. Installing Software You have to install the included software for your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Creative Prodikeys DM software Installation CD into your Creative Prodikeys DM to function as a music keyboard. Restart the computer when prompted to complete the installation. 3. To install the software: 1. If not, start Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then select AutoPlay. 2. Third-party MIDI software can also be used. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM 2-2
An installation screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to do so. Installing Software You have to install the included software for your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Creative Prodikeys DM software Installation CD into your Creative Prodikeys DM to function as a music keyboard. Restart the computer when prompted to complete the installation. 3. To install the software: 1. If not, start Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then select AutoPlay. 2. Third-party MIDI software can also be used. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM 2-2
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3 Getting Started
3 Getting Started
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Music button Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard. Getting Started Starting the Software After starting the software, press the Music button to start the software: Press the Music button on the Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard. Getting Started 3-1 To start the included Creative Prodikeys DM software before you can fully use the Creative Prodikeys DM's music keyboard. You will need to switch between minimized and maximized views.
Music button Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard. Getting Started Starting the Software After starting the software, press the Music button to start the software: Press the Music button on the Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard. Getting Started 3-1 To start the included Creative Prodikeys DM software before you can fully use the Creative Prodikeys DM's music keyboard. You will need to switch between minimized and maximized views.
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... 3-2: Creative Prodikeys DM software startup screen - For instructions on using the mode that you are currently in, click the How to Play button. Getting Started 3-2 Help button How To Play button Demo button Press the Music button to switch between minimized and maximized views of the tutorial before you begin using the software, you have completed the tutorial and need help while using the software. If you can quickly refer to specific Help...
... 3-2: Creative Prodikeys DM software startup screen - For instructions on using the mode that you are currently in, click the How to Play button. Getting Started 3-2 Help button How To Play button Demo button Press the Music button to switch between minimized and maximized views of the tutorial before you begin using the software, you have completed the tutorial and need help while using the software. If you can quickly refer to specific Help...
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... Modes The six different Play Modes of the buttons on your keyboard marked "Internet" and "Programmable" can locate the program's shortcut in each mode for about two seconds. Alternatively, you to have fun playing and learning music. The Hot Keys Configuration software will launch automatically. Press the How To Play button in your Prodikeys DM software allow you can be programmed using the Hot Keys Configuration software installed during setup.
... Modes The six different Play Modes of the buttons on your keyboard marked "Internet" and "Programmable" can locate the program's shortcut in each mode for about two seconds. Alternatively, you to have fun playing and learning music. The Hot Keys Configuration software will launch automatically. Press the How To Play button in your Prodikeys DM software allow you can be programmed using the Hot Keys Configuration software installed during setup.
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Configuring Power Management settings If you have enabled power saving or power management on your computer, you move your monitor's power management properties to Never. You should also configure your screen saver so that it deactivates when you should set your mouse. Getting Started 3-4
Configuring Power Management settings If you have enabled power saving or power management on your computer, you move your monitor's power management properties to Never. You should also configure your screen saver so that it deactivates when you should set your mouse. Getting Started 3-4
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... Specifications General Specifications Software features ❑ Standard IBM-compatible computer PS/2 keyboard with 104 keys ❑ Integrated music keyboard with 37 touch-sensitive accordian-sized MIDI keys (also acts as a standard MIDI input device) ❑ PS/2 connector for connecting to computer's PS/2 keyboard port ❑ Removable palm rest ❑ Pitch Bend wheel ❑ Volume Control wheel ❑ MUSIC button ❑ Sustain button ❑ Octave Shift buttons ❑ Multimedia Playback buttons...
... Specifications General Specifications Software features ❑ Standard IBM-compatible computer PS/2 keyboard with 104 keys ❑ Integrated music keyboard with 37 touch-sensitive accordian-sized MIDI keys (also acts as a standard MIDI input device) ❑ PS/2 connector for connecting to computer's PS/2 keyboard port ❑ Removable palm rest ❑ Pitch Bend wheel ❑ Volume Control wheel ❑ MUSIC button ❑ Sustain button ❑ Octave Shift buttons ❑ Multimedia Playback buttons...
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Refer to disable the USB Legacy Device setting. There may be a conflict with installing Creative Prodikeys DM Creative Prodikeys DM cannot be detected, even after the connections are checked and the software installed. Troubleshooting B-1 Troubleshooting Problems with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer's motherboard manual to your computer's motherboard.
Refer to disable the USB Legacy Device setting. There may be a conflict with installing Creative Prodikeys DM Creative Prodikeys DM cannot be detected, even after the connections are checked and the software installed. Troubleshooting B-1 Troubleshooting Problems with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer's motherboard manual to your computer's motherboard.
