Creative Blaster Modem User's Guide

User’s GuideCreative Modem Blaster V.92 USB DE5773Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment

2 Installing your Modem

Installing your Modem 2-1Installing your ModemDo not connect your modem to your computer’s USB port before installing the drivers from the Installatio

Installing your Modem 2-2Step 3: Connecting your modem to the computer1. Connect your modem's integrated cable to an available USB port on your c

Installing your Modem 2-3In Windows XP/2000 1. Upon connecting your modem to the computer’s USB port, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar t

Installing your Modem 2-4Notes on Telephone LinesTo ensure that the modem works properly, note that:❑ Your modem cannot be used on “party lines”, nor

3Testing your Modem

Testing your Modem 3-1Testing your ModemTesting the Installation in Windows 98 SE1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click the

Testing your Modem 3-2Testing the Installation in Windows 20001. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click the Phone and Modems i

Testing your Modem 3-3Testing the Installation in Windows ME1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click the Modems icon. The Mod

Testing your Modem 3-4Testing the Installation in Windows XP1. Click Start -> Control Panel.2. Click the Phone and Modem Options icon. The dialog b

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4Uninstalling Modem Drivers

Uninstalling Modem Drivers 4-1Uninstalling Modem Drivers Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 98SE1. Click the Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2

Uninstalling Modem Drivers 4-2Uninstalling the Modem in Windows 20001. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click the Add/Remove P

Uninstalling Modem Drivers 4-3Uninstalling the Modem in Windows Me1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click the Add/Remove Pro

Uninstalling Modem Drivers 4-4Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP1. Click Start -> Control Panel.2. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon. The Add

5Modem Features

Modem Features 5-1Modem FeaturesBesides transferring data and accessing online information, your Creative Modem Blaster has the following features:Plu

Modem Features 5-2Video Conferencing Your modem comes complete with V.90/V.92 standard support, for use with H.32x video conferencing systems.QuickCon

Modem Features 5-3Modem On Hold Your Modem Blaster V.92 USB offers complete Modem On Hold support so you can pause your Internet connection while you

Modem Features 5-4Using Modem On HoldWhen a phone call comes in while you are online, a dialog box similar to Figure 5-1 appears, showing information

Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP... 4-45 Modem Features Modem On Hold ...

Modem Features 5-5Making a call If you are connected to the Internet and wish to make a call, follow the instructions below:1. Right-click the Creativ

AGeneral Specifications

General Specifications A-1General SpecificationsThis appendix lists your modem’s general specifications.Data Features ❑ Integrated data, fax, and voic

General Specifications A-2Fax Features ❑ Fax speeds up to 14,400 bps for send and receive.❑ Compatibility with the following fax modem transmission st

BTroubleshooting

Troubleshooting B-1TroubleshootingThis appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems you might encounter with Creative Modem

Troubleshooting B-2The modem or communications software fails to detect that the remote user has hung up.The modem or communications software relies o

Troubleshooting B-3Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/METo run Device Manager:1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Click the System i

Troubleshooting B-410. Click the Use Automatic Settings check box to select it. If this check box is already selected, you need to go to the Propertie

Introduction

Introduction iIntroductionBefore You BeginThis section contains information you should know before using this manual. Read the information carefully b

Introduction iiDocument ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information that you need. Tabl

1About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB

About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB 1-1About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USBAbout your modemYour Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB is the ha

About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB 1-2Modem Blaster V.92 USB's integrated USB cable simplifies installation by providing the connection t