User’s Guide Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 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
1 Introduction Package Contents...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 System Requirements............................................................................................................................... 1-1 Document Conventions..........................................................................................................................
Using Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................... 5-1 Appendixes A General Specifications Creative Wireless Keyboard ................................................................................................................ Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. Weight....................
Weight...................................................................................................................................... A-3 Operating Temperature ..................................................................................................... A-3 Humidity .................................................................................................................................. A-3 B Frequently Asked Questions Using your mouse or keyboard ....................................
Introduction
Introduction Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro is a stylish keyboard that provides convenient one-touch access to your favorite applications or URL links. The 15 hotkeys offer faster access to popular Internet, multimedia, and email functions. Package Contents System Requirements For Windows 98 SE users, the Windows installation CD will be needed to install Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro successfully.
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. Follow the directions to prevent the loss of data, or damage to your product or system. Warning! This warns you of possible hazards that may result in bodily harm or life-threatening situations.
About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro
About Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Creative Wireless Keyboard The keyboard and its hotkeys are shown below. Hotkeys Hotkey Function Volume wheel Hotkey Charging Connect button port Function Search Opens a Search box in the current Web browser Refresh Reloads the current Web page Favorites Opens Microsoft Internet Explorer’s Favorites folder.
Hotkey Function Hotkey Function Forward Goes to the next page in your Web browser Internet Launches the default Web browser Play/Pause Plays or pauses a video or audio track Calculator Launches the default calculator application Stop Stops playing the video or audio track Suspend Enables power saving mode Next Track Goes to the next video or audio track Media Select Launches the default media player Previous Track Goes to the previous video or audio track About Creative Desktop Wireles
Creative Wireless Optical Mouse The mouse and its controls are shown in Figure 2-1 below.
Creative RF Receiver The RF Receiver, with its USB connector and LED indicators, is shown in Figure 2-2 below.
Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro
Installing Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Step 1: Inserting Batteries Your Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro is supplied with two rechargeable AA batteries and two rechargeable AAA batteries. DO NOT mix batteries of different brands or capacities.
Step 2: Installing Software It is recommended that you uninstall any previously installed mouse and keyboard software, before installing the Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro software. 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below: i. Start Windows Explorer. ii. On the left pane, click the My Computer icon. iii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay. 2.
Step 3: Connecting the RF Receiver 1. Connect the USB connector on the RF receiver to the USB port on your computer as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: Connecting the RF receiver to the computer For Windows XP/2000/Me After you have connected the USB device, Windows will detect the USB device and install the required drivers automatically. For Windows 98 SE Users may be prompted by an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box when Windows detects the USB device.
Step 4: Charging Batteries Keep your mouse or keyboard connected to the USB connector to: • Use your mouse or keyboard and charge the batteries at the same time. • Use your mouse or keyboard without batteries. 1. Connect the supplied charging cable to the charging ports on your USB connector and mouse as shown in Figure 3-3. 2. Charge the batteries for about eight hours. 3. Disconnect the charging cable. 4. Connect the charging cable to the charging ports on your USB connector and keyboard as shown.
Step 5: Activating Your Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro 1. Press the RESET button on the RF receiver, then press the RESET button on your mouse. 2. Press the RESET button on the RF receiver again, then press the Connect button on your keyboard. 3. Test your mouse and keyboard. If they do not respond, do one or more of the following, and then repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 again. • Make sure that the RF receiver is connected correctly to your computer. • Make sure that the batteries are not discharged.
Using Creative Mouse and Keyboard Software
Using Creative Mouse and Keyboard Software Using Creative Keyboard Software Use Creative Keyboard software to configure your keyboard settings, and to preset your hotkeys to perform specific functions. Configuring hotkeys 1. Right-click the Creative Input Devices icon on the Windows taskbar, and then select Keyboard Properties. The Keyboard Properties box appears. 2. Click the Key Settings tab. Click the hotkey name, and click the Edit button. The Reassign a key window appears.
Using Creative Mouse Software Use Creative Mouse software to configure your mouse pointer settings, and to preset your mouse buttons and wheel to perform specific functions. Configuring the mouse buttons 1. Right-click the Creative Input Device icon on the Windows taskbar and select Mouse Properties. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the Button tab. 3. To change the default function assigned to a button, select the function from the list that appears below the button name. 4.
To adjust the amount of volume change for each notch of the mouse wheel i. ii. Configuring the pointer Configuring the speed of the pointer Drag the slider to adjust the speed. Click the Apply button, and then click the OK button. 1. Right-click the Creative Input Devices icon on the Windows taskbar and select Mouse Properties. The Mouse Properties box appears. 2. Click the Pointers tab to change a scheme or an image of your pointer. 3.
Using Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro
Using Creative Desktop Wireless 9000 Pro Tips On Using Your Keyboard and Mouse The following are a few tips to help you to work effectively with minimal physical discomfort: • When using the keyboard and mouse, keep your forearms, wrists and hands in a relaxed position, with your elbows at your side. • Position the keyboard and mouse nearby so that you do not have to stretch. • Do not strike the keys too hard. Type with a soft touch.
General Specifications
General Specifications Creative Wireless Keyboard Dimensions ❑ 454.7 mm (L) x 170.61 mm (W) x 32.2 mm (H) Weight ❑ 845 g Operating Temperature ❑ -5ºC to 50ºC (23ºF - 122ºF) Humidity ❑ 10%RH to 95%RH Working Distance ❑ 5m to 7m (16 ft - 23 ft) Power ❑ 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries Customizable hotkeys ❑ 9 keys on keyboard (excluding the sleep mode and audio keys) Radio Frequency ❑ 8 Channels 2.
Creative Wireless Optical Mouse Dimensions ❑ 120 mm (L) x 64 mm (W) x 35 mm (H) Weight ❑ 71 g Operating Temperature ❑ -5ºC to 50ºC (23ºF - 122ºF) Humidity ❑ 10%RH to 95%RH Working Distance ❑ 5 m - 7 m (16 ft - 23 ft) Power ❑ 2 x AA rechargeable batteries Standby mode current ❑ < 5mA Resolution ❑ 800dpi Radio Frequency ❑ 8 Channels 2.
Creative RF Receiver Dimensions ❑ 65 mm (L) x 46 mm (W) x 25 mm (H) Weight ❑ 55 g Operating Temperature ❑ -5ºC to 50ºC (23ºF - 122ºF) Humidity ❑ 10%RH to 95%RH General Specifications A-3
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions If you have questions about this product, you may wish to consult our self-help tool “Knowledge Base” for online solutions. Go to www.creative.com and select your region. Using your mouse or keyboard My computer cannot detect the Creative keyboard or mouse. Do one or more of the following: • Make sure that the RF receiver is connected correctly to your computer. • Make sure that the batteries are not discharged.
Using hotkeys For Windows XP or Windows 2000 users only It is recommended that you select Ask me what to do from the When I press the sleep button on my computer list. This prevents accidental activation of Standby mode after pressing the Suspend button. After pressing the Suspend button, the computer does not enter Standby mode. Refer to the following instructions to activate Standby mode in Windows XP.
