Creative SB1500 manual Installing Drivers and Applications, For Windows

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Installing Drivers and Applications

Ensure that your audio card is installed before proceeding. For instructions on installing your audio card, consult your Quick Start leaflet.

After you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your audio card and searches for device drivers.

For Windows 7:

1.Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive.

Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:

i.Click Start > Computer.

ii.Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open AutoPlay.

2.To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. If you encounter the following message, click Install.

3. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Windows 8:

1.Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive.

2.In a short while, a drive icon will be displayed. Click on the icon, and then choose Run setup.exe. If you do not see the drive icon, follow the steps below:

i.Right-click on the background of the Windows start screen, and then click All apps.

ii.Click Computer.

iii.Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open AutoPlay.

3.To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. If you encounter the following message, click Install.

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

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Contents User’s Guide System Requirements Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoIntroduction Minimum RequirementsUsing Creative Software AutoUpdate More HelpYour Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card About Your HardwareSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only Audio Control ModuleAbout Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones Positioning Your Speakers For 5.1 channel speakersConnecting Analog Speaker Systems Channel analog speakersAudio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting Home Theater Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-SeriesConnecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs Connect to Line Out 1 Front L/RConnect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Connecting Headphones and Headsets For headsetsConnecting Audio Control Module Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-SeriesConnecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Uninstalling Drivers and Applications Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect Installing Drivers and Applications For WindowsCreative ALchemy Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesPlaying Games Dolby Digital LiveDecoding with a software DVD player Watching DVDsDTS Connect Decoding with an external decoderPlaying / Recording Music Creating Music Chatting / GamingUsing the Creative Software Suite ApplicationsSharing Profiles Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelManaging Your Profiles Customizing Your AvatarConfiguring Your Software Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings SBX Pro Studio Settings Enhancing Your Listening ExperienceCrystalVoice Settings Having Fun with CrystalVoiceScout Mode Speakers/Headphones Settings Testing Your Audio PlaybackCinematic Settings Setting up DTS ConnectMixer Settings Adjusting Your Mixer SettingsSelecting the Input Device Source Equalizer Settings Customizing Your EQ SettingsAdvanced Features Settings Enable the Game in Creative ALchemy Using Your Audio DeviceEnable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Playing GamesCommunicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Speaker Configuration Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupBass Management Polarity Selection Speaker PositionSpeaker Level General Specifications Connectivity Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityPin Configuration Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio CardProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect TroubleshootingProblems with Digital Audio Devices Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS ConnectNo sound from the headphones Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesProblems with Sound If there are other audio cards on the systemSafety Information Refer all servicing to authorized repair agentsLicense and Copyright