Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PC-MIDI del fabbricante Creative
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i User’s Guide Creative Prodik eys PC -MIDI Information in this document is subject to change without noti ce and does not represent a commi tment on the part of Creativ e T echnology Ltd.
Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide.
iii Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI User’s Guide 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements ................................ ................................................................ 1- 1 More Help .................................................
iv Appendixes A General Specifications Hardware Features ........................................... .................................................................. .................... A-1 Software Features ........................................
Introduction.
Introduction 1-1 Intr oduction 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 k eys * , Enhanced F-Keys ** , media playback and v olume control.
Introduction 1-2 Getting More Information Visit www .creative.com or www .prodikeys.com for the latest news and updates on your Prodikeys PC -MIDI. Y ou can download additional content such as Mixes and Learnable Songs from the websites. Document Con ventions Tip.
About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI.
About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 2-1 About Y our Cr eativ e Pr odik e ys PC-MIDI In this chapter , we will familiarize you with the different parts of your Prodikeys PC -MIDI, so that you can follow the inst ructions in the other chapters easily .
About Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 2-2 Remo ving the Music K e yboar d Co v er The music keyboard on your Prodik eys PC -M IDI is protected by a cove r that also acts as a palm rest when you type. T o use the music keyboard, you need to remove the co ver .
Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI.
Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 3-1 Setting Up Y our Cr eativ e Pr odik e ys PC-MIDI Installing Hardwar e 1. Before setting up your Prodikeys PC -MIDI, turn off your computer and disconnect your existing keyboard. 2. Connect your Prodikeys PC -MIDI to your computer’s USB port (see Figure 3-1).
Setting Up Your Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI 3-2 Installing Softwar e 1. Insert the Creative Prodikeys PC -MIDI software Installation CD into your CD- ROM drive. Y our CD should start automati cally . If it does not, follow the steps below: i. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Getting Started.
Getting Started 4-1 Getting Star ted Launching Pr odike ys PC-MIDI applications Y our Prodikeys PC-MIDI comes with applicat ions that enable y ou to learn how to play music or create fun mixes. Y ou can launch the included applications using Prodikeys Launcher .
Getting Started 4-2 1. Press the Music button on your Prodikeys PC -MIDI keyboard, or go to Start → Programs → Creative → Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI . Prodikeys Launcher appears. 2. Select a program to launch. Double-c lick an application icon. Refer to the following sections to find out what each application does.
Getting Started 4-3 Mini K e yboard Creative Mini K eyboard gives you access to an extensive collection of instruments to experiment and play with. Y ou can pl ay anything from the accordion to the xylophone, and have hours of creativ e fun! For more help on individual applications, click the Help button in the application you would like help on.
Getting Started 4-4 FunMix Creative FunMix comes with a libr ary of pre-arr anged mixes, in v arious genres, assigned to music keys. Y ou can experiment with the instrumental loops and effects and record your own music easily .
Getting Started 4-5 EasyNotes Creative EasyNotes lets you learn to pla y any song at your own pace. T o start a lesson, select a song and lesson from the menus, and then press the SP ACEBAR.
Getting Started 4-6 HotK e ys Manag er HotK eys Manager lets you customize the diff ere nt ho t key s on yo ur ke yboa rd. Select a button and assign your fav orite application, website or keystroke to it. Y ou can also customize the music keys as ho t keys when you are not using them to play music.
General Specifications.
General Specifications A-1 General Specifications Hardwar e Fe a t u r e s ❑ Standard IBM compatible USB computer keyboard ❑ 37 mini-sized music keys with touch-sensitiv ity ❑ Remo vable palm re.
Troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting B-1 T r oubleshooting Pr oblems installing Pr odike ys PC-MIDI Prodikeys PC-MIDI cannot be detect ed, even after the connections are checked and the software is installed. • There may be a conflict with a USB Legacy Device setting on your computer’ s motherboard.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Creative PC-MIDI è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Creative PC-MIDI - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Creative PC-MIDI imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Creative PC-MIDI ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Creative PC-MIDI, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Creative PC-MIDI.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Creative PC-MIDI. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Creative PC-MIDI insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
