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Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 System Requirements............................................................................................................................... 1-1 Document Conventions.......................................................................................................................... 1-2 2 About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Creative Wireless Keyboard ................................................................................................................. 2-1 Creative Wireless Optical Mouse........................................................................................................ 2-3 Creative RF Receiver................................................................................................................................ 2-4 3 Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Step 1: Inserting Batteries ....................................................................................................................... Step 2: Installing Software ....................................................................................................................... Step 3: Connecting the RF Receiver.................................................................................................... Step 4: Charging Batteries....................................................................................................................... Step 5: Activating Your Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro .................................................. 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 4 Using Creative Mouse and Keyboard Software Using Creative Keyboard Software ..................................................................................................... Configuring hotkeys........................................................................................................................ Using Creative Mouse Software ........................................................................................................... Configuring the mouse buttons................................................................................................... Configuring the mouse wheel...................................................................................................... Configuring the pointer ................................................................................................................. Configuring the speed of the pointer........................................................................................ 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-3 iii 5 Using Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................... 5-1 Appendixes A General Specifications Creative Wireless Keyboard ................................................................................................................ Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. Weight...................................................................................................................................... Operating Temperature ..................................................................................................... Humidity .................................................................................................................................. Working Distance................................................................................................................. Power ....................................................................................................................................... Customizable hotkeys ......................................................................................................... Radio Frequency.................................................................................................................... Creative Wireless Optical Mouse....................................................................................................... Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. Weight...................................................................................................................................... Operating Temperature ..................................................................................................... Humidity .................................................................................................................................. Working Distance................................................................................................................. Power ....................................................................................................................................... Standby mode current......................................................................................................... Resolution ............................................................................................................................... Radio Frequency.................................................................................................................... Creative RF Receiver............................................................................................................................... Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-3 A-3 iv Weight...................................................................................................................................... A-3 Operating Temperature ..................................................................................................... A-3 Humidity .................................................................................................................................. A-3 B Frequently Asked Questions Using your mouse or keyboard ............................................................................................................ B-1 Using hotkeys.............................................................................................................................................. B-2 v Introduction Introduction Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro is a stylish keyboard that provides convenient one-touch access to your favorite applications or URL links. The 15 hotkeys offer faster access to popular Internet, multimedia, and email functions. Package Contents The following items are included in your package: Creative Wireless Keyboard Creative Wireless Optical Mouse Creative RF Receiver Charging cable 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Quick Start leaflet Installation CD Genuine Intel® Pentium® or AMD® AthlonTM 266 MHz processor or higher Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) 32 MB RAM 16 MB available hard disk space DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive for software installation Available USB port For multimedia playback, an audio card and speakers are required System Requirements For Windows 98 SE users, the Windows installation CD will be needed to install Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro successfully. Introduction 1-1 Document Conventions The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document. Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature. Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature. Caution! This highlights proper usage of your product. Follow the directions to prevent the loss of data, or damage to your product or system. Warning! This warns you of possible hazards that may result in bodily harm or life-threatening situations. Introduction 1-2 About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Creative Wireless Keyboard The keyboard and its hotkeys are shown below. Hotkeys Volume wheel Charging Connect button port Hotkey Search Function Opens a Search box in the current Web browser Opens Microsoft Internet Explorer's Favorites folder. Goes to the previous page in your Web browser Hotkey Refresh Function Reloads the current Web page Turns off or on any audio output Launches the default email application Favorites Mute Back Email About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 2-1 Hotkey Forward Function Goes to the next page in your Web browser Plays or pauses a video or audio track Stops playing the video or audio track Goes to the next video or audio track Goes to the previous video or audio track Hotkey Internet Function Launches the default Web browser Launches the default calculator application Enables power saving mode Launches the default media player Play/Pause Stop Next Track Previous Track Calculator Suspend Media Select About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 2-2 Creative Wireless Optical Mouse The mouse and its controls are shown in Figure 2-1 below. Charging port Reset button Scroll wheel Left-click button Right-click button Back button Forward button Figure 2-1 Button Back Function Goes to the previous page in your Web browser Button Forward Function Goes to the next page in your Web browser About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 2-3 Creative RF Receiver The RF Receiver, with its USB connector and LED indicators, is shown in Figure 2-2 below. USB Connector Num Lock LED Caps Lock LED Scroll Lock LED Figure 2-2 About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 2-4 Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Step 1: Inserting Batteries Your Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro is supplied with two rechargeable AA batteries and two rechargeable AAA batteries. DO NOT mix batteries of different brands or capacities. Figure 3-1: Inserting batteries Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 3-1 Step 2: Installing Software It is recommended that you uninstall any previously installed mouse and keyboard software, before installing the Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro software. 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below: i. Start Windows Explorer. ii. On the left pane, click the My Computer icon. iii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay. Select the applications to install, and then click the OK button. Follow the instructions on the screen to install your Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro. When prompted, restart your computer to complete the installation. 2. 3. 4. Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 3-2 Step 3: Connecting the RF Receiver 1. Connect the USB connector on the RF receiver to the USB port on your computer as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: Connecting the RF receiver to the computer For Windows XP/2000/Me After you have connected the USB device, Windows will detect the USB device and install the required drivers automatically. For Windows 98 SE Users may be prompted by an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box when Windows detects the USB device. Make sure the original mouse is connected and follow the instructions on the screen. You may ...