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- Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 1
- Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 2
licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes. The Software License Agreement is found in a separate folder on the installation CD. Copyright © 1998-2003 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 August 2003 Sound Blaster and Blaster and Prodikeys are trademarks or - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 3
Contents - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 4
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 - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 5
Appendixes A General Specifications General Specifications ...A-1 Software features...A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems with installing Creative Prodikeys DM B-1 ii - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 6
Introduction - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 7
card (Sound Blaster® audio card recommended) ❑ CD-ROM drive for software installation ❑ Speakers or headphones ❑ Internet connection for downloading Internet content In the Creative Prodikeys DM software, the How to Play button offers basic stepby-step instructions on using the mode that you are - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 8
Creative Prodikeys DM. Additional content such as Fun Mixes, Penta Tunes, Rhythms and Learnable Songs can also be downloaded from the websites. Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your products during installation, or at www.creative.com/register. Benefits include: • Service and product support - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 9
Document Conventions Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature. Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature. Caution! This highlights proper usage of your product. Use this information to avoid risky situations. Warning! This warns you of - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 10
1 About Your Creative Prodikeys DM - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 11
Prodikeys DM Parts of your Creative Prodikeys DM To use the music keyboard, start the included Prodikeys DM software. To program the Hot Keys, use the Hot Keys Configuration software in the Creative Prodikeys program group. *Windows 98 users can visit www.prodikeys.com for the latest drivers - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 12
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 you type. To use the music keyboard, you will need to remove the cover. To remove the palm rest: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it out, - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 13
Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM To clean your Prodikeys DM, use a soft, damp cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaners as these may damage your keyboard. About Your Creative Prodikeys DM 1-3 - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 14
2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 15
Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM Installing Hardware Connect your Creative Prodikeys DM to your computer's PS/2 keyboard port as shown below. 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 - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 16
party MIDI software can also be used. To install the software: 1. Insert the Creative Prodikeys DM software Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. An installation screen appears. If not, start Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then select AutoPlay. 2. Follow the instructions - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 17
3 Getting Started - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 18
You will need to start the included Creative Prodikeys DM software before you can fully use the Creative Prodikeys DM's music keyboard. To start the software: Press the Music button on the Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard. Music button Figure 3-1: Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard. Getting Started 3-1 - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 19
of the Prodikeys software. Figure 3-2: Creative Prodikeys DM software startup screen - PentTunes mode For a simple demonstration of what you can do with the software, click the Demo button. The Demo button can be found in the PentaTunes and FunTunes modes. For basic step-by-step instructions on - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 20
software installed during setup. To program or reprogram a key, press and hold down they key for about two seconds. The Hot Keys Configuration software will launch automatically. Alternatively, you can locate the program's shortcut in your Start Menu, inside the Creative Prodikeys program - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 21
Configuring Power Management settings If you have enabled power saving or power management on your computer, you should set your monitor's power management properties to Never. You should also configure your screen saver so that it deactivates when you move your mouse. Getting Started 3-4 - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 22
A General Specifications - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 23
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 "How To Play" instructional guide ❑ FunTunes and PentaTunes Wav or MIDI formats ❑ Downloadable and expandable - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 24
B Troubleshooting - Creative Prodikeys DM | ProdiKey DM English Manual - Page 25
Troubleshooting Problems with installing Creative Prodikeys DM Creative Prodikeys DM cannot be detected, even after the connections are checked and the software installed. There may be a conflict with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer's motherboard. Refer to your computer's motherboard