Installing and Uninstalling Software | Creative SB1500 manual

Installing and Uninstalling Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card, you need to install device drivers and applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall some or all of the device drivers and applications to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To learn how to do so in all supported Windows operating systems, consult the following sections:

•Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

•Installing Drivers and Applications

Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

Before you begin, close all running audio applications. Applications that are still running during uninstallation will not be removed.

For Windows 7:

1.Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.

2.Select the Sound Blaster Z-Series entry.

3.Click the Uninstall button or option.

If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.

4.Click the Yes button.

5.When prompted, restart your computer.

For Windows 8:

1.At the right toolbar, click Settings > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.

2.Select the Sound Blaster Z-Series entry.

3.Click the Uninstall button or option.

4.Click the Yes button.

5.When prompted, restart your computer.

To complete the uninstallation, you will also need to remove the following components:

•Dolby Digital Live Pack

•DTS Connect

To remove Dolby Digital Live:

Note

Carry out the following steps ONLY IF there are no other Creative applications on your system that requires the Dolby Digital Live encoder.

For Windows 7:

1.Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.

2.Select the Dolby Digital Live Pack entry.

3.Click the Uninstall button or option.

When the Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears, click the OK button.

For Windows 8:

1.At the right toolbar, click Settings > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.

2.Select the Dolby Digital Live Pack entry.

3.Click the Uninstall button or option.

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Creative SB1500 Installing and Uninstalling Software, Uninstalling Drivers and Applications, To remove Dolby Digital Live

Contents

User’s Guide Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-Video IntroductionSystem Requirements Minimum Requirements Using Creative Software AutoUpdate More Help SB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 About Your HardwareYour Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card Jack or Connector Description ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only Audio Control Module About Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones Positioning Your Speakers For 5.1 channel speakers Connecting Analog Speaker Systems Channel analog speakers Audio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting Home Theater Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs Connect to Line Out 1 Front L/R Connect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Connecting Headphones and Headsets For headsets Connecting Audio Control Module Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM To remove Dolby Digital Live Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Drivers and Applications To remove DTS Connect Installing Drivers and Applications For Windows Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Playing GamesCreative ALchemy Dolby Digital Live Watching DVDs DTS ConnectDecoding with a software DVD player Decoding with an external decoder Playing / Recording Music Creating Music Chatting / Gaming Using the Creative Software Suite Applications Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel Managing Your ProfilesSharing Profiles Customizing Your Avatar Configuring Your General Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your Software Settings SBX Pro Studio Settings Enhancing Your Listening Experience CrystalVoice Settings Having Fun with CrystalVoice Scout Mode Speakers/Headphones Settings Testing Your Audio Playback Cinematic Settings Setting up DTS Connect Mixer Settings Adjusting Your Mixer Settings Selecting the Input Device Source Equalizer Settings Customizing Your EQ Settings Advanced Features Settings Using Your Audio Device Enable Windows XP Compatibility ModeEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy Playing Games Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Bass Management Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupSpeaker Configuration Polarity Selection Speaker Position Speaker Level General Specifications Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection Compatibility Pin ConfigurationConnectivity Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card Troubleshooting Problems with Digital Audio DevicesProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Problems with Multiple Audio Devices Problems with SoundNo sound from the headphones If there are other audio cards on the system Safety Information Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents License and Copyright