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Using the Software 8

Using the Software

A specialized software for the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB is developed to provide additional
enhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product. The software bundle supports
a range of operating systems including:

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Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista

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Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher

To take full advantage of your headset, we recommend downloading and installing this software into
your computer.

Notes:

Some applications are available only for certain operating systems. To learn more about each
application, please consult its respective Online Help.

Installation and Uninstallation - Windows

For

Windows OS

, the following applications are included in the software bundle:

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Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel

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Creative Software AutoUpdate

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Online Product Registration

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Creative System Information

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Creative ALchemy

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Host OpenAL

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Creative Driver

Installing

Notes:

Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation.

1. Using a standard web browser, visit

www.creative.com/soundblaster/products/gaming

and

locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product.

2. Download this package into your local hard disk.

3. Locate and launch the software package.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.

Summary of Contents for Sound Blaster Tactic 30 Rage GH0230

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...incredible realism and 3D System Requirements Minimum Requirements l Intel Pentium IV 1 6GHz or equivalent AMD Mac processor l 512 RAM for Windows Vista l USB1 1 or USB2 0 port l Microsoft Windows 8 3...

Page 3: ...our operating system language and which Creative products are connected to your system When this analysis is completed you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates for your...

Page 4: ...t At a Glance Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Gaming Headset 2 1 1 Adjustable headband 2 Detachable noise cancelling microphone 1 2 3 5 4 1 Microphone mute LED 2 Microphone jack 3 4 pole analog jack 4...

Page 5: ...ting Up for Initial Use Step 1 Connect the headset Connect your headset to a computer using the MicroUSB to USB cable The headset earcup will light up once the headset is properly connected Step 2 Set...

Page 6: ...l hard disk 3 Locate and launch the software package 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 5 When prompted restart your computer 6 Launch the application by clicking Start P...

Page 7: ...art Devices Enjoy the power of the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB gaming headset on the go with portable smart devices including iPhones android phones and tablets Simply connect the headset using th...

Page 8: ...launcher and select Properties 3 Select the Compatibility tab and select the Compatibility Mode checkbox 4 Click the Compatibility Mode drop down arrow and select Windows XP Service Pack 2 then click...

Page 9: ...spective Online Help Installation and Uninstallation Windows For Windows OS the following applications are included in the software bundle l Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel l Creative Software A...

Page 10: ...gurations that can be made to heighten your product s performance Click each of the menu bars to expand the configurations available Uninstalling In the event that an uninstallation is required such a...

Page 11: ...essed DMG file 5 Double click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on screen instructions to complete the installation 6 Launch the application from the Applications Creative Sound Blaster Tacti...

Page 12: ...d Adventure l Driving Simulation l Real Time Strategy To activate a profile 1 Click the main Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel bar to view the main screen of the software 2 Click the down arrow an...

Page 13: ...om the list Adjusting Your Volume Settings Drag the headset or microphone volume marker to adjust the volume level You can mute unmute the headset and or microphone by clicking their respective icons...

Page 14: ...nd games l SBX Surround provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels Stereo content or multi channel content will...

Page 15: ...preset from the drop down menu and click Test Speak into your microphone to listen to your voice with the selected VoiceFX preset applied 3 Use the sliders below to adjust the VoiceFX settings as desi...

Page 16: ...esets To view the Equalizer Settings interface select Equalizer from the menu To apply and adjust an equalizer preset 1 Check the EQ checkbox to enable the use of the equalizer 2 From the drop down me...

Page 17: ...ntrol Panel Select SB Prism from the menu to view the interface 1 Click the Select RGB Color option and use the color picker below to select a LED color for your headset 2 From the drop down menu sele...

Page 18: ...ivity l One 3 50mm 1 8 stereo jack for detachable microphone l One 3 50mm 4 pole analog jack Interfaces l Micro USB port for connection to computers SBX Pro Studio Technology l SBX Crystalizer l SBX S...

Page 19: ...hipset See your computer s motherboard documentation for details No sound from the headset Check the following l The volume settings in Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel and system audio are prope...

Page 20: ...atus combination to avoid injury from tip over l Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time l Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product l Refer all s...

Page 21: ...our hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time is required before your hearing could be affected...

Page 22: ...tout accident de le circulation En outre il est interdit dans certains pays d utiliser un casque ou des couteurs en conduisant Il peut tre galement dangereux d couter volume lev tout en marchant sp ci...

Page 23: ...receiving antenna l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected l Consult the d...

Page 24: ...ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Class B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat...

Page 25: ...ust be shielded grounded and no longer than 3m in length Operation with non certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product MODI...

Page 26: ...0 2011 TTBCT of the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Circular it does not contain the following substances in concentration greater than the Maximum Limit value as specified in t...

Page 27: ...d SBX Pro Studio and Creative ALchemy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and or other countries Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks...

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