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... in this document is a registered trademark of the license agreement. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are hereby recognised as specifically allowed in United States and other logos, brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. User's Guide Creative Desktop Wireless 8000 Information in a separate folder on the installation CD...
... in this document is a registered trademark of the license agreement. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are hereby recognised as specifically allowed in United States and other logos, brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. User's Guide Creative Desktop Wireless 8000 Information in a separate folder on the installation CD...
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... ii Document Conventions iii 1 About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Creative Wireless Keyboard 1-1 Creative Wireless Optical Mouse 1-4 Creative RF Receiver 1-5 2 Installing Hardware Step1: Insert batteries into Creative Wireless Optical Mouse 2-1 Step 3: Connect the Creative RF Receiver 2-3 Step 4: Activate the wireless desktop devices 2-4 Step 5: Test the keyboard and mouse 2-5 3 Installing Software Installing Software 3-1 4 Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software Using Creative Mouse Software 4-1 Configuring the mouse buttons 4-1 Configuring the mouse wheel...
... ii Document Conventions iii 1 About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Creative Wireless Keyboard 1-1 Creative Wireless Optical Mouse 1-4 Creative RF Receiver 1-5 2 Installing Hardware Step1: Insert batteries into Creative Wireless Optical Mouse 2-1 Step 3: Connect the Creative RF Receiver 2-3 Step 4: Activate the wireless desktop devices 2-4 Step 5: Test the keyboard and mouse 2-5 3 Installing Software Installing Software 3-1 4 Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software Using Creative Mouse Software 4-1 Configuring the mouse buttons 4-1 Configuring the mouse wheel...
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Using Creative Keyboard Software 4-3 Configuring the hotkeys 4-3 Configuring the OnScreen Display (OSD 4-4 Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse 4-5 Changing device channels and IDs 4-5 A Technical Specifications Creative Wireless Optical Mouse A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems Installing Software B-1 Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse ....... B-2
Using Creative Keyboard Software 4-3 Configuring the hotkeys 4-3 Configuring the OnScreen Display (OSD 4-4 Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse 4-5 Changing device channels and IDs 4-5 A Technical Specifications Creative Wireless Optical Mouse A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems Installing Software B-1 Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse ....... B-2
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... parts to popular Internet, multimedia, and email functions. Convenient wireless technology gives you responsive keyboard and mouse performance within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of your desktop with cables. Intelligent power saving features extend the battery life of your computer without cluttering your keyboard and mouse, and still provide immediate response with a simple keystroke or mouse movement. The 20 one-touch keys offer faster access to clean. Introduction i Introduction Creative Desktop Wireless 8000...
... parts to popular Internet, multimedia, and email functions. Convenient wireless technology gives you responsive keyboard and mouse performance within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of your desktop with cables. Intelligent power saving features extend the battery life of your computer without cluttering your keyboard and mouse, and still provide immediate response with a simple keystroke or mouse movement. The 20 one-touch keys offer faster access to clean. Introduction i Introduction Creative Desktop Wireless 8000...
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Package Contents System Requirements For Microsoft Windows 98 or 98 SE users, the Windows installation CD will be needed to install Desktop Wireless 8000 successfully. The following items are included in your package: ❑ Creative Wireless Keyboard (with detachable palm rest) ❑ Creative Wireless Optical Mouse ❑ Creative RF Receiver (USB interface) ❑ 4 x AA batteries ❑ Installation CD ❑ Quick Start leaflet ❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon™...
Package Contents System Requirements For Microsoft Windows 98 or 98 SE users, the Windows installation CD will be needed to install Desktop Wireless 8000 successfully. The following items are included in your package: ❑ Creative Wireless Keyboard (with detachable palm rest) ❑ Creative Wireless Optical Mouse ❑ Creative RF Receiver (USB interface) ❑ 4 x AA batteries ❑ Installation CD ❑ Quick Start leaflet ❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon™...
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About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Creative Wireless Keyboard The keyboard and its one-touch keys are shown below: One-touch keys The appearance of your keyboard may differ depending on model and region of purchase. Task Switch wheel Front view Connect button Rear view Detachable palm rest About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-1
About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Creative Wireless Keyboard The keyboard and its one-touch keys are shown below: One-touch keys The appearance of your keyboard may differ depending on model and region of purchase. Task Switch wheel Front view Connect button Rear view Detachable palm rest About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-1
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... a CD/VCD/DVD Key Volume Up Function Increases the volume level Mute Turns audio output off/on E-mail Launches the default e-mail application World Launches the default Wide Web Web browser Calculator Opens the default calculator application Power Turns your computer off Suspend Word Excel Enables the power saving mode Launches Microsoft® Word Launches Microsoft Excel About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-2
... a CD/VCD/DVD Key Volume Up Function Increases the volume level Mute Turns audio output off/on E-mail Launches the default e-mail application World Launches the default Wide Web Web browser Calculator Opens the default calculator application Power Turns your computer off Suspend Word Excel Enables the power saving mode Launches Microsoft® Word Launches Microsoft Excel About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-2
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Right-click button Front view Scroll wheel Left-click button Connect button Rear view About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-4 Creative Wireless Optical Mouse The mouse and its controls are shown below: The appearance of your mouse may differ depending on model and region of purchase.
Right-click button Front view Scroll wheel Left-click button Connect button Rear view About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-4 Creative Wireless Optical Mouse The mouse and its controls are shown below: The appearance of your mouse may differ depending on model and region of purchase.
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Creative RF Receiver The RF receiver, with USB connector and LED indicator, are shown below: LED indicator Connect button USB connector About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-5
Creative RF Receiver The RF receiver, with USB connector and LED indicator, are shown below: LED indicator Connect button USB connector About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-5
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... Connect button on the RF receiver again, then press the Connect button on page 3-1. LED indicator 2 1 3 Figure 2-6: Activating the Creative keyboard and mouse To install drivers, refer to "Installing Software" on the keyboard. Press the Connect button on the mouse. The LED indicator on the RF Receiver. Press the Connect button on the RF receiver, as shown here, each time you change batteries. • Make sure you press the Connect buttons on the keyboard and mouse...
... Connect button on the RF receiver again, then press the Connect button on page 3-1. LED indicator 2 1 3 Figure 2-6: Activating the Creative keyboard and mouse To install drivers, refer to "Installing Software" on the keyboard. Press the Connect button on the mouse. The LED indicator on the RF Receiver. Press the Connect button on the RF receiver, as shown here, each time you change batteries. • Make sure you press the Connect buttons on the keyboard and mouse...
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See "Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse" on the keyboard to test that the keyboard and mouse are connected. Step 5: Test the keyboard and mouse Move the mouse cursor or press a key on page B-2. If nothing happens, repeat Step 4. Installing Hardware 2-5 To improve receiver sensitivity, you can change the default device ID for your keyboard and mouse.
See "Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse" on the keyboard to test that the keyboard and mouse are connected. Step 5: Test the keyboard and mouse Move the mouse cursor or press a key on page B-2. If nothing happens, repeat Step 4. Installing Hardware 2-5 To improve receiver sensitivity, you can change the default device ID for your keyboard and mouse.
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... work with the drive letter your Windows has been installed on motherboard manufacturer) enabled in c:\windows\ options\cabs (replace c:\ with MS-DOS-based utilities and non-windows modes, your computer must have connected Creative Desktop Wireless 8000, Windows will detect the USB device and install the required drivers automatically. 2. Installing Software 3-1 Follow the instructions on the screen to insert the Windows Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. For your Creative Desktop Wireless 8000. 5. Installing Software Installing Software Windows 98 and 98 SE users...
... work with the drive letter your Windows has been installed on motherboard manufacturer) enabled in c:\windows\ options\cabs (replace c:\ with MS-DOS-based utilities and non-windows modes, your computer must have connected Creative Desktop Wireless 8000, Windows will detect the USB device and install the required drivers automatically. 2. Installing Software 3-1 Follow the instructions on the screen to insert the Windows Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. For your Creative Desktop Wireless 8000. 5. Installing Software Installing Software Windows 98 and 98 SE users...
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... go back to the page you want to change and select the function you came from. ❍ To highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button. ❍ To restore a Windows application. ❍ To minimize all Windows applications or restore them to perform specific functions, and configure the pointer. 1. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-1 The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the box that corresponds...
... go back to the page you want to change and select the function you came from. ❍ To highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button. ❍ To restore a Windows application. ❍ To minimize all Windows applications or restore them to perform specific functions, and configure the pointer. 1. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-1 The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the box that corresponds...
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.... 3. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-2 To adjust the wheel scroll speed with the mouse wheel, click the Adjust Volume option. 6. To adjust the amount of volume change for each notch of the trail. 9. You can control either the scroll speed or the volume, but not both at the same time. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the Configure Mouse Wheel...
.... 3. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-2 To adjust the wheel scroll speed with the mouse wheel, click the Adjust Volume option. 6. To adjust the amount of volume change for each notch of the trail. 9. You can control either the scroll speed or the volume, but not both at the same time. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the Configure Mouse Wheel...
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Using Creative Keyboard Software Configuring the hotkeys 1. Double-click the keyboard icon on Creative Wireless Keyboard appears. 2. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-3 A user interface showing the shortcut keys on the Windows taskbar. Click the tab of the button you want to select another application. To change the application assigned to the button, click the Select one Function option, and click the down arrow to configure. You can only configure buttons that have tabs. 3. Click the OK button.
Using Creative Keyboard Software Configuring the hotkeys 1. Double-click the keyboard icon on Creative Wireless Keyboard appears. 2. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-3 A user interface showing the shortcut keys on the Windows taskbar. Click the tab of the button you want to select another application. To change the application assigned to the button, click the Select one Function option, and click the down arrow to configure. You can only configure buttons that have tabs. 3. Click the OK button.
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... selecting a font, click the OK button. 4. To change the OSD font, click the Font option. Select a screen position from the option that is not listed in the above option, click the Select a Program or URL option. 5. With Creative Desktop Wireless 8000, you want, and click the Open button. 6. Configuring the OnScreen Display (OSD) 4. Right-click the keyboard icon on the Windows taskbar. 2.
... selecting a font, click the OK button. 4. To change the OSD font, click the Font option. Select a screen position from the option that is not listed in the above option, click the Select a Program or URL option. 5. With Creative Desktop Wireless 8000, you want, and click the Open button. 6. Configuring the OnScreen Display (OSD) 4. Right-click the keyboard icon on the Windows taskbar. 2.
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... the keys too hard. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-5 Type with your elbows at your wrists straight and if necessary, use the detachable palm rest provided. If the keyboard or mouse is more than one Creative Desktop Wireless 8000 user near you, you can change the default keyboard or mouse ID. See "Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse" on page B-2. If there is not responding well, you can change the default keyboard or mouse...
... the keys too hard. Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software 4-5 Type with your elbows at your wrists straight and if necessary, use the detachable palm rest provided. If the keyboard or mouse is more than one Creative Desktop Wireless 8000 user near you, you can change the default keyboard or mouse ID. See "Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse" on page B-2. If there is not responding well, you can change the default keyboard or mouse...
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... this product, you have a technical problem with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). 4. Leave the installation CD in your Windows desktop. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. In the My Computer window, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click the OK button to www.creative.com and select your CD-ROM drive. 4. Troubleshooting Problems Installing Software...
... this product, you have a technical problem with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). 4. Leave the installation CD in your Windows desktop. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. In the My Computer window, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click the OK button to www.creative.com and select your CD-ROM drive. 4. Troubleshooting Problems Installing Software...
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... the wireless desktop devices" on page 2-4. Troubleshooting B-2 Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse The cursor does not move or its movements are erratic on page 2-4. For more of the following : • Make sure that there is a connection between the RF receiver and keyboard or mouse. The RF receiver should be a problem with your operating system are correct, as described in the Windows operating system's online Help...
... the wireless desktop devices" on page 2-4. Troubleshooting B-2 Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse The cursor does not move or its movements are erratic on page 2-4. For more of the following : • Make sure that there is a connection between the RF receiver and keyboard or mouse. The RF receiver should be a problem with your operating system are correct, as described in the Windows operating system's online Help...
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... following: • Change the default device channel. Troubleshooting B-3 There may be some characters appear on the mouse or keyboard. Press the Connect button on the mouse or keyboard for at least two seconds. b. a. a. b. Press and hold the Connect button on the RF receiver. This may be due to "Technical Specifications" on the RF receiver. Press the Connect button on the screen when you are not using the mouse or keyboard.
... following: • Change the default device channel. Troubleshooting B-3 There may be some characters appear on the mouse or keyboard. Press the Connect button on the mouse or keyboard for at least two seconds. b. a. a. b. Press and hold the Connect button on the RF receiver. This may be due to "Technical Specifications" on the RF receiver. Press the Connect button on the screen when you are not using the mouse or keyboard.