Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook User Manual

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook User Manual

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Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
The following sections contain notices for various countries:
CAUTION: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check the
equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your
equipment is suitable prior to the installation or use of the product.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
this device must be installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits.
All cables used to connect to the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation
with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may results in interference to radio or television
reception.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the device.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For body operation, Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used directly against the body. Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR is a measurement of
radio frequency energy. The FCC permits a maximum SAR value of 1.6 mW/g. The highest SAR value for
this product when used on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.292 mW/g.
California Proposition 65 Statement
WARNING: Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Explanatory Note: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
requires special product labeling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Creative has chosen to provide a warning based
on its knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals without attempting to evaluate the
level of exposure. With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of
concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place
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Summary of Contents for Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook

  • Page 1 With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place file://C:\Users\Lee Fong\AppData\Local\Temp\~hh24FE.htm...
  • Page 2: Notice For Canada

    à la reproduction. Creative a choisi d'inclure une mise en garde s'appuyant sur sa connaissance de la présence d'un ou de plusieurs de ces produits chimiques sans essayer d'en évaluer le niveau d'exposition. Pour les produits de Creative, le niveau d'exposition peut être inférieur au niveau critique établi par la Proposition 65 ou même...
  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    Congratulations on your purchase of Creative's audio revolution for notebooks, Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook! With cutting edge technology from the leaders in PC audio, Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook will give you years of reliable entertainment on your ExpressCard -enabled notebook.
  • Page 4: About Your Hardware

    Using Creative Software AutoUpdate Locating, downloading, and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system. When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the web site will analyze your computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language, and Creative products are installed in your system.
  • Page 5: Installing And Uninstalling Software

    Installing and Uninstalling Software To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, you need to install device drivers and applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall or reinstall some or all of the device drivers and applications to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications.
  • Page 6 6. Click the Yes button. 7. When prompted, restart your notebook. After you have completed the steps above, you can install the original or updated device drivers and applications for Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. For instructions on installing the software, consult Installing Drivers and Applications.
  • Page 7 8. When prompted, restart your notebook. Connecting Speakers and Headphones You can connect speakers and headphones to Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. Alternatively, you can also play audio through your onboard speakers. To learn how to do so, consult the following sections:...
  • Page 8: Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

    Connects to the 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) headphone plug of your headset. Notes Use an adapter if the plug comes in a different size. Connecting Analog Speaker Systems You can connect 2.1 analog speaker systems to your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. file://C:\Users\Lee Fong\AppData\Local\Temp\~hhC3B1.htm 17/4/2008...
  • Page 9 2. Click the Device tab and select Speakers for your onboard audio device. 3. Adjust the Speakers slider to the desired level. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, select Speakers for Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, and adjust the Speakers slider to the desired level.
  • Page 10: Watching Dvds

    5. Click the OK button. 6. Adjust the Volume Control slider to the desired level. 7. Repeat steps 2 - 6, select Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook under Mixer device, and adjust the Volume Control slider to the desired level. Notes Your onboard audio device must be enabled.
  • Page 11: Playing Games

    Connects to the 3.50mm (1/8-inch) earphone plug of your earset. Playing Games Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is equipped with Creative's cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in your games. Playing games will be more exhilarating than ever before! To learn more about the following audio technologies, visit www.soundblaster.com.
  • Page 12 EAX effects. Streaming Music Wirelessly Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is capable of streaming music wirelessly to supported devices. For example, you can pair up one or more Creative wireless receivers, and control playback using the Broadcast and Zone features in Entertainment Mode to enjoy music throughout your house.
  • Page 13: Playing/Recording Music

    How to use this manual Page 11 of 19 For auto pairing 1. Turn on your wireless receiver, it will automatically search for a signal from your audio device and establish a connection. For manual pairing 1. Press the Connect LED button on your audio device. The LED flashes green.
  • Page 14 Microphone In/Line In jack Connects to the Headphone jack on your playback device. 2 channel audio cable (available Connects the playback device to your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. separately) Connects to the Microphone In/Line In jack on your Sound Blaster X- Headphone jack Fi Notebook.
  • Page 15 Microphone In/Line In jack Connects to the Headphone jack on your playback device. 2 channel audio cable (available Connects the playback device to your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. separately) Connects to the Microphone In/Line In jack on your Sound Blaster X- Headphone jack Fi Notebook.
  • Page 16: Creating Music

    Fi Notebook. Creating Music You can set up a home music studio using your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. Put together your own productions consisting of multiple music tracks from a MIDI Synthesizer or an electric guitar. Alternatively, connect your electric guitar using a Pre-amp Box to the Microphone In/Line In jack (3.50 mm or 1/8-inch jack).
  • Page 17: Creative Software Suite

    Audio Console Console Launcher Entertainment Mode Creative ALchemy Creative MediaSource Creative Sound Blaster Plugin for Windows Media Center Edition Volume Panel Diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities Diagnostics Notes The applications included with your audio device may differ from those described here. Your audio device may also come with third party applications.
  • Page 18 How to use this manual Page 16 of 19 In the Entertainment Mode console, you can: Select speakers/headphones configuration 1. Click the Speakers button. 2. Select your Speaker System or Headphones from the drop down list. Enable environment effects with EAX 1.
  • Page 19: General Specifications

    X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual: Provides a multichannel playback experience over two loudspeakers for all types of content Connectivity Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Audio Inputs One 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack for Analog Line In or Microphone In Audio Outputs One 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack for Analog Line Out or Headphones...
  • Page 20: Problems With Multiple Audio Devices

    If you have a technical problem with this product, you can consult our selfhelp tool "Knowledge Base" for online troubleshooting and solutions. Visit www.soundblaster.com/support. Problems with Multiple Audio Devices The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. Disable your notebook's onboard audio chipset. See your notebook's motherboard documentation for details.
  • Page 21: License And Copyright

    License and Copyright 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, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

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