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- Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 1
- Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 2
User's Guide Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 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 mechanical, - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 3
Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User's Guide - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 4
Prodikeys PC-MIDI User's Guide 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements 1-1 More Help ...1-1 Getting More Information ...1-2 Document Conventions ...1-2 2 About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI Parts of your Prodikeys PC-MIDI ...2-1 Removing the Music Keyboard Cover 2-2 Maintaining Prodikeys PC - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 5
Appendixes A General Specifications Hardware Features ...A-1 Software Features ...A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems installing Prodikeys PC-MIDI B-1 iv - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 6
Introduction - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 7
Introduction Minimum System Requirements More Help Creative Prodikeys® PC-MIDI is a multi-functional keyboard that lets you do more with your computer. Prodikeys PC-MIDI boasts the standard favorite keyboard features such as programmable hot keys*, Enhanced F-Keys**, media playback and volume - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 8
Getting More Information Document Conventions Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on your Prodikeys PC-MIDI. You can download additional content such as Mixes and Learnable Songs from the websites. Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 9
About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 10
keyboard Play using the included applications or with third-party applications. The 37 keys are touch-sensitive - the harder you strike the keys, the louder the sound. Palm Rest Provides support for your wrists for typing comfortably. Figure 2-1: Parts of your Prodikeys PC-MIDI About Your Creative - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 11
and slide it out, as shown below. Maintaining Prodikeys PC-MIDI Figure 2-2: Removing the palm rest. To clean your Prodikeys PC-MIDI, 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 PC-MIDI 2-2 - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 13
existing keyboard. 2. Connect your Prodikeys PC-MIDI to your computer's USB port (see Figure 3-1). 3. Turn on your computer. USB port USB cable Computer Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI Figure 3-1: Connecting Prodikeys PC-MIDI to your computer's USB port. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 3-1 - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 14
Prodikeys PCMIDI to function as a music keyboard. Thirdparty MIDI software can also be used. 1. Insert the Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 3. Restart the computer when prompted to do so. Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 3-2 - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 15
Getting Started - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 16
Getting Started Launching Prodikeys PC-MIDI applications Your Prodikeys PC-MIDI comes with applications that enable you to learn how to play music or create fun mixes. You can launch the included applications using Prodikeys Launcher. Music button Figure 4-1: Prodikeys PC-MIDI. Getting Started - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 17
1. Press the Music button on your Prodikeys PC-MIDI keyboard, or go to Start →Programs →Creative →Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI. Prodikeys Launcher appears. Product Tutorial Figure 4-2: Prodikeys Launcher 2. Select a program to launch. Double-click an application icon. Refer to the following sections - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 18
For more help on individual applications, click the Help button in the application you would like help on. Creative Mini Keyboard gives you access to an extensive collection of instruments to experiment and play with. You can play anything from the accordion to the xylophone, and - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 19
FunMix Creative FunMix comes with a library of pre-arranged mixes, in various genres, assigned to music keys. You can experiment with create your own mix, select a pre-arranged mix from the menu, then press and hold combinations of different keys. Figure 4-4: Creative FunMix Getting Started 4-4 - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 20
EasyNotes Creative EasyNotes lets you learn to play any song at your own pace. To start a lesson, select a song and lesson from the menus, and then press the SPACEBAR. Figure 4-5: Creative EasyNotes Getting Started 4-5 - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 21
Manager lets you customize the different hot keys on your keyboard. Select a button and assign your favorite application, website or keystroke to it. You can also customize the music keys as hot keys when you are not using them to play music. Figure 4-6: Creative HotKeys Manager Getting Started 4-6 - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 22
General Specifications - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 23
kg (52.91 ounces) ❑ Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI with an attached USB cable ❑ Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 ❑ Prodikeys Launcher for accessing included applications ❑ HotKeys Manager for customizing hot keys on keyboard ❑ Product Tutorial for an interactive step-by-step guide ❑ FunMix for mixing and - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 24
Troubleshooting - Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI | Prodikeys PC MIDI Users Guide - Page 25
keyboard, do the following: 1. Follow the steps above to uninstall the new Prodikeys PC-MIDI software. 2. Disconnect your existing Prodikeys series hardware from your computer. 3. Reinstall the Prodikeys PC-MIDI software. For more information, see "Installing Software" on page 3-2. Troubleshooting