Creative DE5671 Getting Started Guide

Creative DE5671 - Modem Blaster V.92 USB External Manual

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    User Manual Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
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    Telephone 2-3 Connecting the Telephone Line and Telephone to your Modem 2-4 3 Installing and Testing Modem Drivers Installing Modem Drivers In Windows 95 3-2 Testing Modem Drivers In Windows 95 3-5 Installing Modem Drivers In Windows 98/98SE/NT/2000/Me 3-6 Testing Modem Drivers In Windows 98
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    in Windows 2000 4-5 Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows Me 4-6 Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows XP 4-7 5 Modem Features Plug and Play ...5-8 Faxes...5-8 Internet Access ...5-8 Answering Machine 5-9 Caller ID...5-9 Video Conferencing 5-9 QuickConnect ...5-9 PCM Upstream ...5-9 V.44 Data
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    Appendixes A General Specifications Plug and Play A-1 Data Features A-2 Fax Features A-3 Video Conferencing Support A-3 Caller ID...A-3 B Troubleshooting and FAQs Problems Installing Software B-1 Problems With Your Modem B-2 Frequently Asked Questions B-4 Resolving Hardware Conflicts B-6
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    chapter contains information on: ❑ Recording Model and Serial Numbers ❑ Checking System Requirements ❑ Document Conventions Your modem card has a model number and a serial number. After removing the modem card from its packaging, write down its model and serial numbers for future reference. You will
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    Windows 95/98/98SE. Refer to the readme file in the Installation CD for more information. • Modem Blaster must be connected to an analog telephone line, also called a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service Windows® 95/98/98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP ❑ CD-ROM drive for modem
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    Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the . This alarm clock icon indicates that failure to adhere to directions may result in loss of data or damage to your system. The warning sign indicates that failure to adhere to directions may
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    you identify the various components found on your modem card. • If you encounter a hardware conflict while connecting a Plug and Play device, refer to Table jack allows you to connect to a telephone line for data transmission and faxing of documents. Phone jack allows you to connect a phone set to
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    may still be powering the PCI slot. This can damage your modem card when it is inserted into the slot. This chapter guides you through the process of installing your modem. It is organized as follows: ❑ Installing the Modem ❑ Connecting to Telephone Line and Telephone 1. Turn off your computer and
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    modem card into the slot. Make sure that the gold finger PCI connector on the modem gently remove it and try again. 5. Align the modem card with the unused PCI slot and press the card 2-2: Aligning the card against the slot. 6. Secure the modem card with the screw you had put aside earlier. 7.
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    is intended for use on an analog telephone line, also called a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) line. This modem cannot be connected directly to a digital telephone line, such as those commonly found in businesses. Either obtain an analog line or an analog converter compatible with the telephone
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    . To telephone line wall outlet Telephone cable provided Telephone Line jack Phone jack Modem card Telephone Figure 2-3: Connecting the telephone line and telephone to your modem. 4. Connect one end of the telephone cable provided to the wall outlet and the other end to the Telephone Line jack
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    provides instructions on how to install and test the modem drivers in Windows 95/ 98/98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP. This chapter is organized as follows: ❑ Installing Modem Drivers In Windows 95 ❑ Testing Modem Drivers In Windows 95 ❑ Installing Modem Drivers In Windows
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    Installing Modem Drivers In Windows 95 1. Turn on your computer to allow the operating system to detect the modem. 2. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-1 appears, insert the Installation CD into your CDROM drive and then click the Next button. 3. When the dialog
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    E:\Drivers\Win95 (where E: is your CD-ROM drive). 5. Click the OK button. 6. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-4 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-3 7. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-5 appears, click the OK button. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 Installing and Testing Modem Drivers
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    8. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-6 appears, click the Browse button and locate the driver files in E:\Drivers\Win95 (where E: is your CD-ROM drive). 9. Click the OK button to complete the installation. Figure 3-6 Installing and Testing Modem Drivers 3-4
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    Testing Modem Drivers In Windows 95 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Modems icon. When the Modems Properties dialog box similar to Figure 3-7 appears, click the Diagnostics tab. 3. Select the COM port that has been assigned to your modem.
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    After you have installed the modem card, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects the modem card and device drivers. 2. When prompted for the device drivers, click the Cancel button. 3. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts
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    Modem Drivers In Windows 98/98SE 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Modems icon. When the Modems Properties dialog box similar to Figure 3-8 appears, click the Diagnostics tab. 3. Select the COM port that has been assigned to your modem
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    Testing Modem Drivers In Windows NT 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Modems icon. 3. The Modems Properties dialog box similar to Figure 3-9 appears. If your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633 is listed, the installation is successful.
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    Testing Modem Drivers In Windows 2000 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Phone and Modems icon. 3. In the Phone and Modems Options dialog box, click the Modem tab. 4. Select your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633, and then click the
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    Modem Drivers In Windows Me 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Modems icon 3. When the Modems Properties dialog box similar to Figure 3-11 appears, click the Diagnostics tab. 4. Click the COM port that has been assigned to your modem
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    Anyway button. Creative has tested this driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destablize your computer. For more information, refer to "Problems with installing Creative drivers" on page B-8. 1. Turn on your computer to allow the operating system to detect the modem. 2. Click Start
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    to Figure 3-14 appears, select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option, and then click the Next button. 6. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-15 appears, select the Don't search. I will choose the driver to install option, and then click the Next button. Figure 3-14
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    7. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-16 appears, click the Next button. 8. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-17 appears, click the Continue Anyway button. Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 Installing and Testing Modem Drivers 3-13
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    9. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-18 appears, click the Finish button to complete the installation. Figure 3-18 Installing and Testing Modem Drivers 3-14
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    Testing Modem Drivers In Windows XP 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Phone and Modems icon. The Phone and Modems Options dialog box appears. 3. Click the Modem tab. 4. Select your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633, and then click the Properties button. 5. In the
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    provides instructions on how to uninstall modem drivers in Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP. This chapter is organized as follows: ❑ Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows 95 ❑ Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows 98/98SE ❑ Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows
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    click the Add/Remove button. 5. When Windows prompts you with Are you sure you want to remove 'Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633' and all of its components?, click the Yes button. 6. Turn off your computer and remove the modem card from your system. Figure 4-1 Uninstalling Modem Drivers 4-2
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    Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows 98/98SE 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box similar to Figure 4-2 appears. 3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab. 4. Click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633
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    Drivers in Windows NT 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. When the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box similar to Figure 4-3 appears, click the Install/Uninstall tab. 4. Select Creative Modem Blaster V.92
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    Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows 2000 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, doubleclick the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. When the dialog box similar to Figure 4-4 appears, click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633, and then click the Remove button. 4.
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    Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows Me 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. When the dialog box similar to Figure 4-5 appears, click the Install/Uninstall tab. 4. Click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633
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    Uninstalling Modem Drivers in Windows XP 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. Click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. In the Add/Remove Programs dialog box similar to Figure 4-6, click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633, and then click the Change/Remove button. 4. Turn off your
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    Modem Blaster allows you to fax documents, transfer data and access online information easily from your computer. Some features of your Modem Blaster are: This feature allows you to install your Modem Blaster easily, as the device is automatically configured. Faxes You can use your Modem Blaster
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    phone is Caller-ID enabled. Video Conferencing Your Modem Blaster comes complete with V.92 standard support, for use with H.32x video conferencing systems. QuickConnect This feature drastically reduces the amount of time it takes to establish a connection with your Internet Service Provider. The
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    V.44 Data Compression Your Modem Blaster incorporates the new V.92 standard. This new standard offers V.44 Data Compression technology that allows you to browse the Internet at higher speeds than existing data compression standards. Modem-On-Hold This feature allows you to answer an incoming call
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    2. A dialog box similar to Figure 5-2 appears, telling you that you only have two minutes to complete your call. The call is automatically cut off after two minutes. After completing your call, click the Reconnect button. The modem will reconnect to the Internet. Figure 5-2 Modem Features 5-4
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    Plug and Play This appendix lists the general specifications of your modem. ❑ PCI specification compliant. ❑ Plug and Play resources. Table A-1: Plug and Play Resource Information. Dependent functions Choice 1 COM 3 Resource Information I/O Port: 3E8 to 3EF IRQ: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10
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    44, V.42bis and MNP5 data compression. ❑ Compression, line control, and error control are implemented in hardware. Therefore, no special drivers or libraries are needed to take advantage of the higher speeds and data reliability. ❑ Automatic dial and answer capabilities. General Specifications A-2
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    Conferencing Support Caller ID ❑ Supports Class 1 fax commands. ❑ Fax speeds up to 14,400 bps for send and receive. ❑ Compatibility with the following fax modem transmission standards: • V.17 (14400 bps) • V.21 Channel 2 (300 bps) • V.27ter (7200 bps) • V.29 (9600 bps) ❑ Supports V.92 standard
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    B Troubleshooting and FAQs Problems Installing Software This appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems you might encounter with Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633 either during installation or normal use. It also answers some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Modem
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    Problems With Your Modem The modem fails to accept commands to dial or answer a call. Cause There may be an improper telephone line connection. Solution Make sure the telephone cable is attached to the Telephone Line jack, and that the telephone is connected to the Phone jack on your card. Also
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    Download Drivers section. 3. Select your region and operating system. 4. Download the Unimodem V file. 5. Start Windows Explorer. 6. Copy the file UNIMODV.EXE to your Windows\System directory. 7. Locate and double-click the file UNIMODV.EXE to run it. 8. Restart your computer. Troubleshooting
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    Many chipsets have IRQ routing drivers for Windows. If you have an internal modem, and these drivers do not work or do not exist on your system, changing the slot of the modem card may help. What do I select in AOL (America Online) for Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633? Solution AOL 6.0 automatically
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    drivers for Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5633? Solution Follow these steps to install the the latest device drivers: 1. Go to www.modemblaster.com. 2. Locate the Download Drivers section. 3. Select your region and operating system. 4. Download the driver file that you want. 5. Start Windows Explorer
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    need to go to the Properties dialog box of the conflicting peripheral device and select the same check box there. 8. Restart your system to allow Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me to reassign resources to your modem and/or the conflicting peripheral device. Troubleshooting and FAQs B-6
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    need to go to the Properties dialog box of the conflicting peripheral device and select the same check box there. Restart your system to allow Windows 2000/XP to reassign resources to your modem and/or the conflicting peripheral device. Troubleshooting and FAQs B-7
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    may choose to click the Continue Anyway button. Creative has tested this driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destablize your computer. If you need more XP-related information, go to the product web site's Help or speak with Creative Technical Support staff. Troubleshooting and FAQs B-8
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    C Visit our online help website for help with installation, answers to frequently asked questions, or troubleshooting tips. Our website hold a wealth of information as well as up-to-the-minute software and driver upgrades. www.americas.creative.com/support Service and Warranty Information C-1
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    type and speed Type and version of your operating system; Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP For comments or questions regarding our technical support, you can also contact us at the following address: Creative Labs, Inc., Technical Support, 1523 Cimarron Plaza, Stillwater, OK 74075. If after consulting
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    Product Return To return a Creative product for a factory service, contact the Creative Technical Support office. Once the staff has verified the product is defective, you will be given a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. NOTE: Retain your purchase receipt, as
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    has been used in a manner exceeding its specifications or if the serial number has been removed. the equipment. The equipment warranty of Creative Technology Ltd., shall constitute the its successors or assignees, in connection with equipment purchase and in Service and Warranty Information C-4
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    Creative Labs Inc. 1523 Cimarron Plaza Stillwater Oklahoma 74075. Creative Technology Ltd. 31, International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921
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