Creative Blaster CB5722, User Manual

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Page 2: ...stallation CD Copyright 2004 Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved Version 1 0 July 2004 The Creative logo Blaster and Modem Blaster are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and or other countries Microsoft MS DOS Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademark...

Page 3: ...Contents ...

Page 4: ... 1 3 Customer Support Services and Warranty information 1 3 Document Conventions 1 4 2 About Your Hardware Your Modem 2 1 Your USB Adapter 2 3 3 Setting Up A Bluetooth Connection Noting Down the Modem BDA and Pin Code 3 1 Installing Software 3 1 Installing Hardware 3 3 Configuring Your Bluetooth Device 3 4 Verifying Your Bluetooth Installation 3 4 Pairing Your Bluetooth Devices 3 5 ...

Page 5: ...s and Software Uninstalling Bluetooth Software 5 1 In Windows XP and Windows 2000 5 1 In Windows Me and Windows 98 SE 5 1 Uninstalling Serial Modem Drivers 5 2 In Windows XP and Windows 2000 5 2 In Windows Me and Windows 98 SE 5 2 6 Modem Features Basic Features 6 1 System Compatibility 6 1 Bluetooth Connectivity 6 1 Exceptional Performance 6 1 Voice Mail 6 1 Fax Support 6 1 Backward Compatibility...

Page 6: ...A 1 Bluetooth Specifications A 1 Data Features A 2 Fax Features A 2 Voice Features A 2 Video Instant Messaging Support A 2 LED Indicators A 2 Interface Switch A 3 Operating Temperature A 3 Relative Humidity A 3 Storage Temperature A 3 Caller ID A 3 USB Adapter A 3 Size L x W x H A 3 Weight A 3 Profiles A 3 Operating Temperature A 4 Relative Humidity A 4 ...

Page 7: ...port A 4 Security A 4 Input Voltage A 4 Data Rate A 4 RF module sensitivity A 4 Transmitting Power A 4 LED Indicators A 5 B Frequently Asked Questions Installation and Configuration B 1 Operation B 3 Difficulties with Modem On Hold B 7 Maintenance and Safety B 9 Updates B 9 ...

Page 8: ...Introduction ...

Page 9: ...ely Modem Blaster CB5722 makes connecting to the Internet much more convenient You enjoy shorter dial up times and can continue to receive and make phone calls while surfing You can also be assured of outstanding performance from your computer because of Modem Blaster CB5722 s unique modem controller which frees up your computer resources Security is ensured with the Bluetooth security key unique ...

Page 10: ... installation 64 MB RAM 128 MB recommended Available 9 pin or 25 pin serial port for serial connections Available USB port for Bluetooth connections CD ROM DVD ROM drive for software installation Model Number and Serial Number Note down the model and serial numbers for your modem You will need to provide these numbers if you contact Customer Support Services You also need to note down the Bluetoot...

Page 11: ...anty information You can find Customer Support Services Warranty and other information in the Installation CD replace d with the drive letter of your CD ROM DVD ROM drive region with the region that you are in and language with the language that your document is in Customer Support Services d support language support pdf Warranty d warranty region language warranty pdf Please keep your Proof of Pu...

Page 12: ...nts relating to a feature Note This highlights additional or important information about a feature Caution This highlights proper usage of your product Follow these 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 ...

Page 13: ...About Your Hardware ...

Page 14: ...cifications on page A 1 This LED When lighted up the modem is When blinking the modem is Activity status Sending and receiving data Modem Off Hook Using the phone line Link Connected to a Bluetooth device Power Turned on Figure 2 1 Front view of your Modem Blaster CB5722 Activity status LED Modem Off Hook LED Power LED Link LED Antenna ...

Page 15: ...h between a Bluetooth or serial connection RS 232 serial port Connect the supplied RS 232 serial cable to this Phone jack Connect a phone set to this Telephone Line jack Connect a telephone line to this Figure 2 2 Back view of your Modem Blaster CB5722 AC adapter jack Interface switch Phone jack RS 232 serial port Antenna Telephone Line jack ...

Page 16: ...r This LED When lighted up the adapter is When blinking the adapter is Red Plugged into your computer Transmitting data Green Ready for Bluetooth access Receiving data Figure 2 3 Front view of your USB adapter Red LED Green LED USB connector ...

Page 17: ...Setting Up A Bluetooth Connection ...

Page 18: ... running automatically If not you need to enable the Windows auto insert notification feature for your CD ROM DVD ROM drive For more information see What do I do when the installation does not start automatically after the Installation CD is inserted on page B 1 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Note Make sure that Bluetooth Software is selected during installati...

Page 19: ...error message appear on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system during installation on page B 2 4 For Windows 98 SE only i If prompted for the Windows 98 SE Installation CD replace the modem Installation CD with the appropriate CD ii In the Insert Disk dialog box click the OK button iii Follow the instructions on the screen 5 If you are prompted to plug in your Bluetooth device click the Can...

Page 20: ...th device see Configuring Your Bluetooth Device on page 3 4 To turn on your modem connect the power adapter to the wall outlet and where necessary turn on the mains The PWR LED on your modem lights up To turn off your modem disconnect the power adapter from the wall or turn off the mains Avoid using a USB extension cable to connect the USB Adapter to your computer as this may affect its functional...

Page 21: ...tructions on the screen to complete the configuration 3 When you are prompted to install another Bluetooth device click the Skip button 4 Click the Finish button Verifying Your Bluetooth Installation 1 On your taskbar right click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration dialog box appears 2 Click the Hardware tab The Bluetooth Configuration dialog box simila...

Page 22: ...dow appears 2 Double click the Find Bluetooth Devices icon For Windows XP only In the Bluetooth Tasks box click View devices in range 3 In the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood dialog box double click the Creative Modem Blaster Bluetooth icon The Bluetooth PIN Code Required pop up message appears as shown in Figure 3 5 Make sure your modem is turned on and the interface switch is pushed towards the BT...

Page 23: ...ster Bluetooth icon For Windows XP only In the Bluetooth Tasks box click Discover services and then double click the Dial up Networking on Creative Modem Blaster Bluetooth icon If this is your first time using a dial up connection the Location Information dialog box appears Type the required information and click the Close button If not the Connect BluetoothConnection dialog box appears 8 In the C...

Page 24: ...Setting Up A Serial Connection ...

Page 25: ...llation does not start automatically after the Installation CD is inserted on page B 1 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Note Make sure that Modem Drivers is selected during installation You may be asked after an application is installed if you want to restart your computer Click the No button 3 For Windows 2000 only If the Digital Signature Not Found window appe...

Page 26: ...ur computer To turn on your modem connect the power adapter to the wall outlet and where necessary turn on the mains The PWR LED on your modem lights up To turn off your modem disconnect the power adapter from the wall or turn off the mains Serial port Phone jack Connect a phone set to the Phone jack Telephone Line jack Connect this to a telephone line for data and facsimile transmissions Serial c...

Page 27: ...tion CD replace the modem Installation CD with the appropriate CD ii In the Insert Disk dialog box click the OK button iii Follow the instructions on the screen To verify if your installation is successful go to Testing Modem Drivers on page 4 4 Notes on connecting the telephone line and telephone Your modem cannot be used on party lines nor can it be used on toll or coin operated lines Figure 4 3...

Page 28: ...ou are not sure about the suitability of your telephone line TestingModem Drivers In Windows XP and Windows 2000 1 Click Start Control Panel or Start Settings Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 For Windows XP only If Control Panel is in Category View click the Printers and Other Hardware icon and then click the Phone and Modem Options icon If Control Panel is in Classic View double c...

Page 29: ...he Control Panel window double click the Modems icon 3 In the Modem Properties dialog box click the Diagnostics tab 4 Select the COM port that has been assigned to your modem and click the More Info button to display the response status of your modem You should see a dialog box similar to Figure 4 5 5 If your modem is not responding it may be due to a hardware conflict between the modem and anothe...

Page 30: ...Uninstalling Drivers and Software ...

Page 31: ...ograms dialog box select WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software and then click the Change Remove button 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstallation In Windows Me and Windows 98 SE 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Add Remove Programs icon 3 In the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box select WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software and then cl...

Page 32: ...ter V 92 External CB5722 Properties and then click the Change Remove button 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstallation In Windows Me and Windows 98 SE 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Add Remove Programs icon 3 In the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box select Creative Modem Blaster V 92 External CB5722 Properties...

Page 33: ...Modem Features ...

Page 34: ...r s resources to ensure exceptional performance while online Voice Mail Create a virtual voice mail system and receive incoming calls while surfing Fax Support Send and receive faxes from your computer using the software provided Backward Compatibility Supports the V 92 and V 90 standards to ensure full compatibility with your Internet Service Provider ISP today and in the future Available only wi...

Page 35: ...the time it takes to download web pages run web searches and receive e mail PCM Upstream PCM Upstream makes it up to 40 faster to send e mails with attachments send files through Instant Messaging programs and upload pictures to a website Quick Connect Quick Connect cuts dial up time by as much as half getting you online faster Available only with serial connection and requires support from your I...

Page 36: ...g Modem On Hold lets you pause the Internet connection while you answer phone calls without losing your connection Outgoing Modem On Hold lets you pause your Internet connection while you make phone calls In addition to ISP support for V 92 Modem On Hold also requires that you have Call Waiting and Three Way Call services with your phone company You must also install and enable the supplied NetWai...

Page 37: ...ng a call 1 When a call comes in while you are surfing the Internet the NetWaiting dialog box appears You need to have Call Waiting to use incoming Modem On Hold Contact your phone company for more information about Call Waiting ...

Page 38: ...your call is displayed in the NetWaiting dialog box The amount of time is determined by your ISP If your call is longer than the available hold time your Internet connection will be disconnected and you will need to dial up again after completing the call 3 After completing your call click the Reconnect button to resume your Internet connection ...

Page 39: ...Making a call 1 Double click the NetWaiting icon on the taskbar The NetWaiting dialog box appears You need Three Way Call to use outgoing Modem On Hold Contact your phone company for more information about Three Way Call ...

Page 40: ...to complete your call is displayed in the NetWaiting dialog box The amount of time is determined by your ISP If your call is longer than the available hold time your Internet connection will be disconnected and you will need to dial up again after completing the call 3 After completing your call click the Reconnect button to resume your Internet connection ...

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Page 42: ...ons Compliance With Bluetooth Specification V1 1 Protocol Bluetooth 2 4 GHz ISM band frequency hopping Output power 4 20 dBm Class 1 Bluetooth radio Data rate Up to 723 000 bps Operating range Up to 100 m 330 ft Receiver sensitivity 88 dBm Profiles Serial Port Profile Dial up Networking Profile Fax Profile Depends on environment and interference ...

Page 43: ... 17 14 400 bps V 21 Channel 2 300 bps V 27ter 7 200 bps V 29 9 600 bps Voice Features Record and play voice messages Multiple mailboxes using included communications software Video Instant Messaging Support Supports V 80 standard to allow high performance Video Instant Messaging over standard phone lines and the Internet Video Instant Messaging standards are H 324 and H 323 LED Indicators LED to i...

Page 44: ...phone number of a calling party USB Adapter Size L x W x H 66 mm 2 6 x 18 mm 0 7 x 9 mm 0 4 Weight 9 g Profiles General Access Profile Service Discovery Application Profile Serial Port Profile Dial up Networking Profile Fax Profile LAN Access Profile Generic Object Exchange Profile Object Push Profile File Transfer Profile Synchronization Profile Headset Profile Personal Area Network Profile ...

Page 45: ...Bluetooth wireless access up to 100 m 330 ft Network Support Up to 7 different Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices Security Link key prevents unauthorized access to your modem Input Voltage 5 V Data Rate 723 000 bps RF module sensitivity 80 dBm at 0 1 bit error rate BER Transmitting Power 4 20 dBm Class 1 Bluetooth radio Depends on environment and interference ...

Page 46: ...Indicators One green LED to indicate Bluetooth status Lights up when Bluetooth access is ready and blinks when receiving data One red LED to indicate power status Lights up when the unit is switched on and blinks when transmitting data ...

Page 47: ...Frequently Asked Questions ...

Page 48: ...ter icon 2 Right click the CD ROM DVD ROM drive icon and then click AutoPlay 3 Follow the instructions on the screen To enable AutoPlay through Auto Insert Notification in Windows Me and Windows 98 SE only 1 Click Start Control Panel or Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Device Manager tab and select your CD ROM drive 4 ...

Page 49: ...driver on Windows XP and Windows 2000 and it does not impair or destabilize your computer What do I do if I connected the modem to my computer before installing the software Follow the instructions below if you connected your modem to your computer before installing the software 1 If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears when your computer starts up click the ...

Page 50: ...peration Can my transmitted data be intercepted by other Bluetooth users No When you pair your Modem Blaster CB5722 to your USB Adapter you are creating a secure link between the two devices Your devices contain a unique Bluetooth security key to ensure that only paired devices are communicating with each other in a secure environment Can your USB Adapter work with notebooks computers and Personal...

Page 51: ...irectly connected to a wall outlet telephone jack and not through a splitter fax machine or similar device What do I do if my modem is unable to dial out The modem driver may be corrupted there may be problems with the Bluetooth or serial port connection or third party software or drivers may be conflicting with your modem s software Try the following Uninstall all modem drivers including old ones...

Page 52: ...tings Control Panel 2 Click the System icon The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Double click Modem 6 Right click the name of your modem A menu appears 7 Select the Properties option 8 Click the Resources tab 9 Select the Use Automatic Settings check box If this check box is already selected go to the Properties dialog box of the con...

Page 53: ...ternet at speeds less than 56 Kbps Connection speeds are affected by line conditions in your area Also FCC regulations are such that it is not always possible to achieve the maximum data rate The modem or communications software is unable to detect that the remote user has hung up Why The modem or communications software relies on the dial tone busy tone or period of silence to detect that a remot...

Page 54: ...ting to the Internet using Dial up Networking You tried launching Bluetooth serial port services after connecting to the Internet using Dial up Networking Difficulties with Modem On Hold Why is my Internet connection lost after I make outgoing phone calls If your phone service does not include Three Way Call your Internet connection will be lost when you make outgoing phone calls using the NetWait...

Page 55: ...ws Me and Windows 98 SE 1 For Windows Me users click Start Settings Control Panel and then click the Dial Up Networking icon 2 For Windows 98 SE users double click the My Computer icon located on your Windows Desktop 3 In the next dialog box double click the Dial up Networking icon for your Internet connection The Connect To dialog box appears 4 Click the Dial Properties button and then click the ...

Page 56: ...toring in environments that exceed 45 C 113 F Keep away from excessive moisture Do not subject to excessive force or impact Do not modify or disassemble Do not use outdoors Only clean the product with a soft dry cloth Do not use liquid cleaners Only qualified personnel should repair or service the product Updates Where can I get more information on all Creative products Visit www creative com for ...

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