User’s Guide Creative Desktop Wireless 6000 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.
Contents
Contents Introduction Package Contents ............................................................................................................................... vii System Requirements ....................................................................................................................... vii Document Conventions..................................................................................................................
Configuring the pointer ................................................................................................................. 4-2 Using Creative Keyboard Software.................................................................................................... 4-3 Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................... 4-3 Appendixes A Technical Specifications Creative Wireless Optical Mouse..................................
Introduction
Introduction Creative Desktop Wireless 6000 is a stylish wireless keyboard and mouse combination at a great price. Convenient wireless technology gives you responsive keyboard and mouse performance within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of your computer without cluttering your desktop with cables. The 19 one-touch keys offer faster access to popular Internet, multimedia, and email functions.
Package Contents The following items are included in your package: ❑ Creative Wireless Keyboard (with foldable palm rest) ❑ Creative Wireless Optical Mouse ❑ Creative RF Receiver (USB interface) ❑ 4 x AA batteries ❑ Installation CD ❑ Quick Start leaflet System ❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon™ 266 MHz processor or higher ❑ Windows® 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 2000 or Windows XP ❑ 32 MB RAM ❑ 16 MB available hard disk space ❑ DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive fo
Document Conventions The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document. 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. Warning! This warns you of possible hazards to yourself or your product, that may result in injury or damage.
1 About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse
About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Creative Wireless Keyboard The keyboard and its one-touch keys are shown in Figure 1-1 below: One-touch keys The appearance of your keyboard may differ depending on model and region of purchase.
Key Function Key Function My Favorite Launches either Internet Explorer’s Favorites folder, or Netscape Navigator’s Bookmarks folder Play/ Pause Plays or pauses a CD/ VCD/DVD Search Opens a Search box in the current Web browser Volume Down Decreases the volume level Back Goes to the previous page in your Web browser Volume Up Increases the volume level Forward Goes to the next page in your Web browser Media Player Opens the default media player Refresh Reloads the current Web page Mute
Creative Wireless Optical Mouse The mouse and its controls are shown in Figure 1-2 below: Right-click button Scroll wheel The appearance of your mouse may differ depending on model and region of purchase.
Creative RF Receiver The RF receiver, with USB connector and LED indicators, are shown in Figure 1-3 below: Caps Lock LED indicator Num Lock LED indicator Communication LED indicator USB connector Connect button Scroll Lock LED indicator Figure 1-3 About Creative Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse 1-4
2 Installing Hardware
Installing Hardware Step1: Insert batteries into Creative Wireless Optical Mouse 1. Turn the mouse over and open the battery compartment cover, as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1: Opening the battery compartment 2. Insert two AA batteries according to the directions in the battery compartment, as shown in Figure 2-2. 3. Close the battery compartment cover and push the catch downwards to lock it.
Step 2: Insert batteries into Creative Wireless Keyboard 1. Turn the keyboard over. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover downwards as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3: Opening the battery compartment 3. Insert two AA batteries according to the directions in the battery compartment, as shown in Figure 2-4. 4. Slide the battery compartment cover upwards to close it.
Step 3: Connect the Creative RF Receiver 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the USB connector on the RF receiver to the USB port on your computer as shown in Figure 2-5. Make sure that you have inserted batteries into the mouse and keyboard before Step 3. Figure 2-5: Connecting the RF receiver to the computer 3. Place the RF receiver at least 8 inches (20 cm) from your computer or monitor.
Step 4: Activate the wireless desktop devices • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse are within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of the RF Receiver. • Press the Connect buttons on each of your Desktop Wireless 6000 devices, as shown in Step 4, each time you insert batteries. • Make sure you press the Connect buttons on the keyboard and mouse within 10 sec after you press the Connect button on the RF Receiver. 1. Press the Connect button on the RF receiver, as shown in Figure 2-6. 2.
Step 5: Test the keyboard and mouse Move the mouse cursor or press a key on the keyboard to test that the keyboard and mouse are connected. If nothing happens, repeat Step 4.
3 Installing Software
Installing Software Installing Software Windows 98 and 98 SE users may be prompted by an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box when Windows detects a USB device. Follow the instructions on the screen. You may need to insert the Windows Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive during installation. Some computers may be supplied without the Windows CD, but have the necessary files stored in c:\windows\ options\cabs (replace c:\ with the drive letter your Windows has been installed on).
4 Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software
Using Creative Mouse And Keyboard Software Using Creative Mouse Software With the Creative Mouse software, you can preset the mouse buttons and mouse wheel to perform specific functions, and configure the pointer. Configuring the 1. Double-click the mouse icon on the Windows taskbar. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the box that corresponds with the mouse button you want to change and select the function you want. Table 1 below describes the functions available. 3.
Configuring the mouse wheel With the mouse, you can control either the scroll speed or the volume, but not both at the same time. Configuring the pointer 1. Double-click the mouse icon on the Windows taskbar. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the Configure Mouse Wheel tab. 3. To adjust the wheel scroll speed with the mouse wheel, click the Wheel Scroll Speed option, if it is not selected. 4. Click the Lines box to select the number of text lines to skip for each notch of the mouse wheel.
Using Creative Keyboard Software Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse 1. Double-click the keyboard icon on the Windows taskbar. A user interface showing the shortcut keys on Creative Wireless Keyboard appears. 2. Place the cursor on the button you want to configure. If the button does not change color, you cannot configure it. 3. Click the button that can be configured. A dialog box appears. 4.
A Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Creative Wireless Optical Mouse Dimensions ❑ 125 mm (L) x 64 mm (W) x 37 mm (H) Weight ❑ 140 g Operating temperature ❑ 0ºc - 40ºc Humidity ❑ 0% - 90% RH Working distance ❑ Up to 1.
Creative Wireless Keyboard Dimensions ❑ 465 mm (L) x 200 mm (W) x 37 mm (H) Weight ❑ 760 g Operating temperature ❑ 0ºc - 40ºc Humidity ❑ 10% - 85% RH Working distance ❑ Up to 1.8 m (6 feet) Power ❑ 2 x AA batteries Sleeping mode current ❑ 0.
Creative RF Receiver Dimensions ❑ 81 mm (L) x 67.5 mm (W) x 23 mm (H) Weight ❑ 66.0 g Operating temperature ❑ 0ºc - 40ºc Humidity ❑ 0% - 90% RH Working distance ❑ Up to 1.
B Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have a technical problem with this product, you may wish to consult our selfhelp tool “Knowledgebase” for online troubleshooting and solutions. Go to www.creative.com and select your region. Problems Installing Software The installation does not start automatically after the installation CD is inserted. The AutoPlay feature in your Windows system may not be enabled. To start the installation program through the My Computer shortcut menu: 1. 2. 3.
Problems With Your Creative Wireless Keyboard or Optical Mouse The cursor does not move or its movements are erratic on the screen. Do one or more of the following: • Make sure that the batteries have been inserted properly and according to the directions shown in the battery compartment. • Make sure that the batteries are not discharged. • Change the position of the Creative RF receiver. The RF receiver should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the computer or monitor.
The cursor moves erratically and/or some characters appear on the screen when you are not using the mouse or keyboard. There may be some interference from other nearby computers. This may be due to similar radio frequencies being used in some systems. Do the following: • Reactivate the wireless desktop devices to randomly select another radio frequency by repeating the steps in "Step 4: Activate the wireless desktop devices" on page 2-4.
