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Introduction iii

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Creative Prodikeys

®

 DM, another quality product from 

Creative Technology Ltd., the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products.
Creative Prodikeys DM is a revolutionary keyboard that consists of both a 

computer keyboard and a music keyboard with 37 touch-sensitive MIDI keys. It 

comes with the new Creative Prodikeys DM software, which makes it easier than 

ever to create music on your computer.
Creative Prodikeys DM is for everyone, even if you have no background in music. 

With Creative Prodikeys DM, you can create music easily. Learn to play songs in a 

fun and easy way. You can even record 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

® 

Pentium

®

 233 MHz (or faster) processor

Desktop computer system with Intel or 100% compatible motherboard chipset 

(Notebooks currently not supported)

PS/2 keyboard port

128 MB RAM

360 MB free hard disk space

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Onboard audio device or audio card (Sound Blaster

®

 audio card recommended

)

CD-ROM drive for software installation

Speakers or headphones

Internet connection for downloading Internet content

More Help

In the Creative Prodikeys DM software, the 

How to Play

 button offers basic step-

by-step instructions on using the mode that you are currently in. For detailed 

information, click the 

Help

 button.

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Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...Contents...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 6: ...Introduction...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 17: ...3 Getting Started...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 22: ...A General Specifications...

Страница 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...

Страница 24: ...B Troubleshooting...

Страница 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...

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