Operation Manual

Contents

Introduction

Welcome to high-quality digital audio entertainment............................ v

Package Contents ........................................................................... vi

System Requirements ..................................................................... vi

Getting More Information................................................................. vi

Technical Support and Warranty Information ..................................... vii

Document Conventions.................................................................... vii

1 About Sound Blaster

What You Need...................................................................................... 1-1

Sound Blaster........................................................................................ 1-2

Switching modes ...........................................................................1-4

2 Installing Sound Blaster

Installing Hardware....................................................................... 2-1

Installing Software........................................................................ 2-2

In Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP............................................... 2-2

Verifying the software installation .................................................... 2-3

In Windows 98 SE/Me ............................................................ 2-3

In Windows 2000/XP.............................................................. 2-3

Attaching Sound Blaster ................................................................. 2-4

Using a clip ........................................................................... 2-4

Using velcro strips ................................................................. 2-5

Connecting Microphones ................................................................ 2-6

Connecting Headphones ................................................................ 2-6

Adjusting Headphones Volume ................................................ 2-6