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User’s Guide Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be u
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Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide
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Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................ 1-1 More Help ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Getting More Information ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Document Conventions ......
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Appendixes A General Specifications Hardware Features ................................................................................................................................. A-1 Software Features ................................................................................................................................... A-1 B Troubleshooting Problems installing Prodikeys PC-MIDI ............................................................................................. B-1 iv
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Introduction
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Introduction ® Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI is a multi-functional keyboard that lets you do more with your computer. Prodikeys PC-MIDI boasts the standard favorite keyboard features such as * ** programmable hot keys , Enhanced F-Keys , media playback and volume control. It also has 37 music keys neatly tucked away under the palm rest, which acts as a support for your wrists when you are typing. Prodikeys PC-MIDI comes with a suite of software that lets you customize the Music HotKeys and But
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Getting More Visit www.creative.com or www.prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on your Prodikeys PC-MIDI. You can download additional content such as Mixes and Information Learnable Songs from the websites. Document Conventions 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. Use this information to avoid risky situations. War
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About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI
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About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI In this chapter, we will familiarize you with the different parts of your Prodikeys PC-MIDI, so that you can follow the instructions in the other chapters easily. My Favorites buttons Parts of your Communications buttons Organizer Press to launch My Documents, My Pictures, Press to launch the default email buttons or My Music folders. Prodikeys PC- application, Web browser or instant Press to launch messaging application. Calculator, System buttons MIDI
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The music keyboard on your Prodikeys PC-MIDI is protected by a cover that also Removing the acts as a palm rest when you type. To use the music keyboard, you need to Music remove the cover. Keyboard To remove the palm rest: Press down the upper corners of the cover and slide it Cover out, as shown below. Figure 2-2: Removing the palm rest. To clean your Prodikeys PC-MIDI, use a soft, damp cloth to clean the exterior. Do Maintaining not use any liquid or aerosol cleaners, as these may da
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Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI
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Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 1. Before setting up your Prodikeys PC-MIDI, turn off your computer and Installing disconnect your existing keyboard. Hardware 2. Connect your Prodikeys PC-MIDI to your computer’s USB port (see Figure 3-1). 3. Turn on your computer. If you have an existing Prodikeys series software installed on USB port your computer, you must first uninstall this software, turn off your computer, and disconnect any Prodikeys series hardware from your compu
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1. Insert the Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI software Installation CD into your CD- Installing ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps Software below: i. Double-click the My Computer icon. Alternatively, click Start → My Computer. ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click AutoPlay. You have to install the included drivers for 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. your Prodikeys PC- 3. Restart the comput
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Getting Started
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Getting Started Your Prodikeys PC-MIDI comes with applications that enable you to learn how to Launching play music or create fun mixes. You can launch the included applications using Prodikeys Prodikeys Launcher. PC-MIDI Music button applications Figure 4-1: Prodikeys PC-MIDI. Getting Started 4-1
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1. Press the Music button on your Prodikeys PC-MIDI keyboard, or go to Start → Programs → Creative → Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI. Prodikeys Launcher appears. Figure 4-2: Prodikeys Launcher 2. Select a program to launch. Double-click an application icon. Refer to the following sections to find out what each application does. The Product Tutorial is an interactive demo to show you what you can do with your Product Prodikeys PC-MIDI keyboard and the included applications. Tutorial Getting Star
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Mini Keyboard Creative Mini Keyboard gives you access to an extensive collection of instruments to experiment and play with. You can play anything from the accordion to the xylophone, and have hours of creative fun! For more help on individual applications, click the Help button in the application you would like help on. Figure 4-3: Creative Mini Keyboard Getting Started 4-3
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FunMix Creative FunMix comes with a library of pre-arranged mixes, in various genres, assigned to music keys. You can experiment with the instrumental loops and effects and record your own music easily. To create your own mix, select a pre-arranged mix from the menu, then press and hold combinations of different keys. Figure 4-4: Creative FunMix Getting Started 4-4
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EasyNotes Creative EasyNotes lets you learn to play any song at your own pace. To start a lesson, select a song and lesson from the menus, and then press the SPACEBAR. Figure 4-5: Creative EasyNotes Getting Started 4-5
