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... ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Creative End-User Software License Agreement Version 2.0, June 1998 PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. You may terminate it provides are...thereof, (b) you have its own license of a "node copy" of the Software, which the Software is authorized to , the executable programs, drivers, libraries and data files associated with , any of your use , copy or modify the Software. You may be used only in the Warranty ...
... ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Creative End-User Software License Agreement Version 2.0, June 1998 PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. You may terminate it provides are...thereof, (b) you have its own license of a "node copy" of the Software, which the Software is authorized to , the executable programs, drivers, libraries and data files associated with , any of your use , copy or modify the Software. You may be used only in the Warranty ...
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... the Installation Disc 3-2 Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers 3-3 8VLQJ6RXQG%ODVWHU/LYH Sound Blaster Live! Experience 4-2 Creative Launcher ...4-2 Surround Mixer ...4-4 AudioHQ ...4-6 SoundFont Control...4-7 Device Controls...4-10 Creative Keyboard 4-11 Sound Graph ...4-12 Environmental Audio Control 4-13 AutoEA...4-14 Vienna SoundFont Studio 4-15 Wave Studio...4-15 Creative Keytar...4-16 Creative Rhythmania...4-17 Creative PlayCenter...4-18 Creative Recorder...4-19 Creative MiniDisc Center 4-19 vi Uninstalling the...
... the Installation Disc 3-2 Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers 3-3 8VLQJ6RXQG%ODVWHU/LYH Sound Blaster Live! Experience 4-2 Creative Launcher ...4-2 Surround Mixer ...4-4 AudioHQ ...4-6 SoundFont Control...4-7 Device Controls...4-10 Creative Keyboard 4-11 Sound Graph ...4-12 Environmental Audio Control 4-13 AutoEA...4-14 Vienna SoundFont Studio 4-15 Wave Studio...4-15 Creative Keytar...4-16 Creative Rhythmania...4-17 Creative PlayCenter...4-18 Creative Recorder...4-19 Creative MiniDisc Center 4-19 vi Uninstalling the...
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... the components on your card. You may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio Drivers u Installing the Applications u Using Sound Blaster Live! u Uninstalling the Applications u Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc u Playing Legacy Games You need device drivers to install the audio software in Windows 95/98 after installing your audio card. Installing...
... the components on your card. You may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio Drivers u Installing the Applications u Using Sound Blaster Live! u Uninstalling the Applications u Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc u Playing Legacy Games You need device drivers to install the audio software in Windows 95/98 after installing your audio card. Installing...
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... A Location check box, make sure it and wait for the next message. Click the Browse button and select the folder Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box where the Windows default driver option is the language of the software that you want to install. 2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95/98 Figure 2-1: Message box indicating... it is selected and clear the other check boxes. 3. u If the Install From Disk dialog box or a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the Driver From Disk Provided By Hardware Manufacturer option, and then click the OK button.
... A Location check box, make sure it and wait for the next message. Click the Browse button and select the folder Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box where the Windows default driver option is the language of the software that you want to install. 2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95/98 Figure 2-1: Message box indicating... it is selected and clear the other check boxes. 3. u If the Install From Disk dialog box or a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the Driver From Disk Provided By Hardware Manufacturer option, and then click the OK button.
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Figure 2-4: Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box when driver cannot be found . 1. However, an error message stating that you want to install. 3. At the Select Other Locations dialog box, click the Browse button and ...
Figure 2-4: Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box when driver cannot be found . 1. However, an error message stating that you want to install. 3. At the Select Other Locations dialog box, click the Browse button and ...
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.... If not, see "Problems Installing Software" on the screen to keep the files. Follow the instructions on page D-1. 2. Figure 2-5: Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box at start of the driver. u If a Version Conflict message box appears about VJOYD.VXD and MSJSTICK.DRV, click the Yes button to complete the installation 2-4 Installing Software...
.... If not, see "Problems Installing Software" on the screen to keep the files. Follow the instructions on page D-1. 2. Figure 2-5: Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box at start of the driver. u If a Version Conflict message box appears about VJOYD.VXD and MSJSTICK.DRV, click the Yes button to complete the installation 2-4 Installing Software...
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... latest updates and drivers, further information, value-added tips, tricks and plug-ins, check the SB Live! Figure 2-6: Creative Launcher. owners' websites. Every bundled application provides online help to the Creative and the SB Live! owners' website frequently at http://www.sblive.com A fast way of the screen to display Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! Creative Launcher is...
... latest updates and drivers, further information, value-added tips, tricks and plug-ins, check the SB Live! Figure 2-6: Creative Launcher. owners' websites. Every bundled application provides online help to the Creative and the SB Live! owners' website frequently at http://www.sblive.com A fast way of the screen to display Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! Creative Launcher is...
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The updating process may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you think they have been corrupted. Playing Legacy Games For more information, see Appendix B, "SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98". 2-8 Installing Software ... AUDIO\Language\WIN95DRV folder of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM drive, where Language is complete. Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc You may take a while. When the progress indicator box disappears, the update is the language of the software that you want...
The updating process may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you think they have been corrupted. Playing Legacy Games For more information, see Appendix B, "SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98". 2-8 Installing Software ... AUDIO\Language\WIN95DRV folder of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM drive, where Language is complete. Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc You may take a while. When the progress indicator box disappears, the update is the language of the software that you want...
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... then click Control Panel. 3. 3 Installing Software in Windows NT 4.0 You cannot install more than one Sound Blaster audio card of the following sections: u Installing the Software u Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 u Using Sound Blaster Live!; Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 after installing your computer. Double-click the Multimedia icon, click the Devices tab...
... then click Control Panel. 3. 3 Installing Software in Windows NT 4.0 You cannot install more than one Sound Blaster audio card of the following sections: u Installing the Software u Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 u Using Sound Blaster Live!; Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 after installing your computer. Double-click the Multimedia icon, click the Devices tab...
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... Configuration dialog box, click the OK button. 9. Configuring Your Speakers See "Using Sound Blaster Live!" Restart your CD- 5. Using Sound Blaster Live!; They also apply in Windows NT 4.0 You may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you want to restart more than once. 4. To do so: 1. In... the Install Driver dialog box, type E:\DRVLIB\MULTIMED\JOYSTICK\X86 if E:\ ...
... Configuration dialog box, click the OK button. 9. Configuring Your Speakers See "Using Sound Blaster Live!" Restart your CD- 5. Using Sound Blaster Live!; They also apply in Windows NT 4.0 You may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you want to restart more than once. 4. To do so: 1. In... the Install Driver dialog box, type E:\DRVLIB\MULTIMED\JOYSTICK\X86 if E:\ ...
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Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers You may want to remove unused Sound Blaster ISA and PCI audio drivers after you have removed the cards from your computer. Installing Software in the previous section, "Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc". To remove the drivers, use the procedure in Windows NT 4.0 3-3
Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers You may want to remove unused Sound Blaster ISA and PCI audio drivers after you have removed the cards from your computer. Installing Software in the previous section, "Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc". To remove the drivers, use the procedure in Windows NT 4.0 3-3
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...95/98 B-3 card to your CONFIG.SYS file, creating the file if it is required for the statement is the SB Live! MS-DOS driver. The syntax for the SB Live! For example: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS if C:\WINDOWS is not. In the rare case that the HIMEM.SYS and ...needed, the installation program adds the necessary HIMEM.SYS and EMM386.EXE lines to function properly under MS-DOS mode. For example: LOADHIGH=C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV\SBEINIT.COM Do not remove the memory manager altogether. It is not present. The CONFIG.SYS File Settings The third statement runs ...
...95/98 B-3 card to your CONFIG.SYS file, creating the file if it is required for the statement is the SB Live! MS-DOS driver. The syntax for the SB Live! For example: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS if C:\WINDOWS is not. In the rare case that the HIMEM.SYS and ...needed, the installation program adds the necessary HIMEM.SYS and EMM386.EXE lines to function properly under MS-DOS mode. For example: LOADHIGH=C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV\SBEINIT.COM Do not remove the memory manager altogether. It is not present. The CONFIG.SYS File Settings The third statement runs ...
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... in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98 DOS driver directory, that is not recognized. Typically, these settings correspond to the values displayed by games to work properly, try changing the SB Live! Problem: The MPU-401emulation is : C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV 2. Some may have some procedure... configure. If you to set of popular audio cards or audio devices from which to your SB Live! Use the following as a guide: Problem: Sound Blaster emulation is , Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16, Roland Sound Canvas, and so on. Resource: Try switching the SB Emulation IRQ between 5 and 7, use ...
... in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98 DOS driver directory, that is not recognized. Typically, these settings correspond to the values displayed by games to work properly, try changing the SB Live! Problem: The MPU-401emulation is : C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV 2. Some may have some procedure... configure. If you to set of popular audio cards or audio devices from which to your SB Live! Use the following as a guide: Problem: Sound Blaster emulation is , Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16, Roland Sound Canvas, and so on. Resource: Try switching the SB Emulation IRQ between 5 and 7, use ...
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...sound when they match the MIDI address in MS-DOS mode. SB16 Emulation Properties dialog box. Be sure to switch back to be found under "MPU-401 (General MIDI, Roland MT-32/LAPC-1) Emulation", displayed by SBECFG.EXE in the Resources list on Resources tabbed page of the SB Live! DOS driver... to set when you with the SBEMIXER program if you to obtain the hardware settings and the status of the Creative SB Live! Often these as an option. supports Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, and Adlib digital audio emulation. Sound Blaster 16 2. Sound Blaster 4.
...sound when they match the MIDI address in MS-DOS mode. SB16 Emulation Properties dialog box. Be sure to switch back to be found under "MPU-401 (General MIDI, Roland MT-32/LAPC-1) Emulation", displayed by SBECFG.EXE in the Resources list on Resources tabbed page of the SB Live! DOS driver... to set when you with the SBEMIXER program if you to obtain the hardware settings and the status of the Creative SB Live! Often these as an option. supports Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, and Adlib digital audio emulation. Sound Blaster 16 2. Sound Blaster 4.
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...also refer to the Troubleshooting section in Windows 95/98. If you have successfully installed the Sound Blaster Live! card. Under the Sound, Video And Game Controllers entry, select the conflicting audio card driver-indicated by an exclamation mark (!)-and click the Properties button. 5. Make sure that a conflict...the conflicting device. Add each card back until Device Manager indicates that the Use Automatic Settings check box is trying to match the drivers to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. 4. A ...
...also refer to the Troubleshooting section in Windows 95/98. If you have successfully installed the Sound Blaster Live! card. Under the Sound, Video And Game Controllers entry, select the conflicting audio card driver-indicated by an exclamation mark (!)-and click the Properties button. 5. Make sure that a conflict...the conflicting device. Add each card back until Device Manager indicates that the Use Automatic Settings check box is trying to match the drivers to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. 4. A ...
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... 6. Browse to close . Now when you double-click the Disc Detector icon, the Encore DVD Player is inserted into the drive. The drivers are removed. The Encore DVD Player is not launched when a DVD disc is launched. DVD Encore and double-click the entry ctdvdply The ...remove from under these entries • Audio Devices • MIDI Devices And Instruments the items other than • Audio for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for Creative S/W Synth 5. Click the Players tab. 4. Select the DVD Disc entry and then click the Select Player button. 5. On ...
... 6. Browse to close . Now when you double-click the Disc Detector icon, the Encore DVD Player is inserted into the drive. The drivers are removed. The Encore DVD Player is not launched when a DVD disc is launched. DVD Encore and double-click the entry ctdvdply The ...remove from under these entries • Audio Devices • MIDI Devices And Instruments the items other than • Audio for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for Creative S/W Synth 5. Click the Players tab. 4. Select the DVD Disc entry and then click the Select Player button. 5. On ...