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Troubleshooting B-1

Troubleshooting

Problems with
installing
Creative
Prodikeys DM

Creative Prodikeys DM cannot be detected, even after the

connections are checked and the software installed.

There may be a conflict with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer’s

motherboard.
Refer to your computer’s motherboard manual to disable the USB Legacy Device

setting.

Summary of Contents for Prodikeys DM

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Page 2: ...inst the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes The Software License Ag...

Page 3: ...Contents...

Page 4: ...ut Your Creative Prodikeys DM Parts of your Creative Prodikeys DM 1 1 Removing the Music Keyboard Cover 1 2 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM 1 3 2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM Installing Har...

Page 5: ...ii Appendixes A General Specifications General Specifications A 1 Software features A 1 B Troubleshooting Problems with installing Creative Prodikeys DM B 1...

Page 6: ...Introduction...

Page 7: ...ord what you have played and then send it to friends or post it on the Internet Learning and producing music has never been easier Minimum System Requirements Your Prodikeys DM requires at least Intel...

Page 8: ...ative com register Benefits include Service and product support from Creative Exclusive updates on promotions and events Technical Support and Warranty Technical Support information can be found in th...

Page 9: ...o a feature Note This highlights additional or important information about a feature Caution This highlights proper usage of your product Use this information to avoid risky situations Warning This wa...

Page 10: ...1 About Your Creative Prodikeys DM...

Page 11: ...a player in Windows Me and later operating systems Music keyboard Press the keys to play music notes The 37 keys are touch sensitive the harder you strike the keys the louder the sound Palm Rest Rest...

Page 12: ...on your Creative Prodikeys DM is protected by a cover which also acts as a palm rest as you type To use the music keyboard you will need to remove the cover To remove the palm rest Press down the upp...

Page 13: ...r Creative Prodikeys DM 1 3 Maintaining Creative Prodikeys DM To clean your Prodikeys DM use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaners as these may damage your...

Page 14: ...2 Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys DM...

Page 15: ...ative Prodikeys DM to your computer s PS 2 keyboard port as shown below Creative Prodikeys DM is not hot pluggable You must turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting Creative Prodikeys...

Page 16: ...allation screen appears If not start Windows Explorer right click the CD ROM drive icon and then select AutoPlay 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 3 Restart the comp...

Page 17: ...3 Getting Started...

Page 18: ...software before you can fully use the Creative Prodikeys DM s music keyboard To start the software Press the Music button on the Creative Prodikeys DM keyboard After starting the software press the M...

Page 19: ...lick the Help button and refer to the Help file This Help file contains a tutorial that is designed to give you a quick overview of how to use the software We recommend that you read through all the l...

Page 20: ...d marked Internet and Programmable can be programmed using the Hot Keys Configuration software installed during setup To program or reprogram a key press and hold down they key for about two seconds T...

Page 21: ...ement settings If you have enabled power saving or power management on your computer you should set your monitor s power management properties to Never You should also configure your screen saver so t...

Page 22: ...A General Specifications...

Page 23: ...rm Step by Step How To Play instructional guide FunTunes and PentaTunes modes with matching rhythm instrumental and effect presets for simple music playing Learn mode with five guided lessons Perform...

Page 24: ...B Troubleshooting...

Page 25: ...M Creative Prodikeys DM cannot be detected even after the connections are checked and the software installed There may be a conflict with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer s motherboard Ref...