Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Bedienungsanleitung

Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

CAUTION: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check the

equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your

equipment is suita le prior to the installation or use of the product.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

FCC Part 1 : This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona le protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can e determined y turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference y one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation etween the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su ject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CAUTION: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules,

this device must e installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits.

All ca les used to connect to the computer and peripherals must e shielded and grounded. Operation

with non-certified computers or non-shielded ca les may results in interference to radio or television

reception.

MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved y the grantee of this device could

void the user's authority to operate the device.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This transmitter must not e co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For ody operation, Sound Blaster X-Fi Note ook has een tested and meets the FCC RF exposure

guidelines when used directly against the ody. Specific A sorption Rate, or SAR is a measurement of

radio frequency energy. The FCC permits a maximum SAR value of 1.6 mW/g. The highest SAR value for

this product when used on the ody, as descri ed in this user guide, is 0.292 mW/g.

California Proposition 6 Statement

WARNING: Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and irth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Explanatory Note: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)

requires special product la eling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, irth defects or other reproductive harm. Creative has chosen to provide a warning ased

on its knowledge a out the presence of one or more listed chemicals without attempting to evaluate the

level of exposure. With Creative's products, the exposure may e elow the Proposition 65 level of

concern, or could even e zero. However, out of an a undance of caution, Creative has elected to place

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the Proposition 65 warning on its products.

Déclaration de la Proposition 6 de la Californie

AVERTISSEMENT: La manipulation de ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques qui sont

reconnus par l'État de la Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou

d'autres effets nuisi les à la reproduction.

Veuillez vous laver les mains après l'avoir manipuler.

Note explicative: La Proposition 65 (California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)

de la Californie sur les matières dangereuses et l'eau pota le exige un étiquetage spécial pour les

produits contenant certains produits chimiques qui sont reconnus par l'État de la Californie comme

pouvant provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou d'autres effets nuisi les à la reproduction.

Creative a choisi d'inclure une mise en garde s'appuyant sur sa connaissance de la présence d'un ou de

plusieurs de ces produits chimiques sans essayer d'en évaluer le niveau d'exposition. Pour les produits de

Creative, le niveau d'exposition peut être inférieur au niveau critique éta li par la Proposition 65 ou même

être nul. Néanmoins, par souci extrême de prudence, Creative a choisi de placer l'avertissement de la

Proposition 65 sur ses produits.

Notice for Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT: This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital

Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de ruits radioelectriques applica les aux appareils

numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel rouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques,"

NMB-003 edictee par le ministre des Communications.

MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved y the grantee of this device could

void the user's authority to operate the device.

Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l'appareil peut entraîner

l'annulation du droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser l'appareil.

European Compliance

This product conforms to the following:

General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

Communication / RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

CAUTION: To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must e installed with CE certified

computer equipment which meet with Class B limits.

All ca les used to connect this device must e shielded, grounded and no longer than 3m in length.

Operation with non-certified computers or incorrect ca les may result in interference to other devices or

undesired effects to the product.

MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved y Creative Technology Limited or

one of its affiliated companies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights.

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How to use this manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase o Creative's audio revolution or notebooks, Sound Blaster

X-Fi

Notebook! With cutting edge technology rom the leaders in PC audio, Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook will

give you years o reliable entertainment on your ExpressCard

-enabled notebook.

Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is also capable o streaming music wirelessly to supported devices and

control them using the so tware provided. For a list o supported devices, visit www.x-fi.com.

This User's Guide contains so tware installation and usage in ormation or your audio device.

What is ExpressCard?

This technology is the latest standard in expansion modules or your computer. ExpressCard modules are

lighter, thinner and aster than the older PCMCIA modules, and can be inserted or taken out without

turning o your computer.

Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is an ExpressCard module that takes advantage o your computer's

PCI Express

and USB 2.0 capabilities. ExpressCard modules also use less power, saving your notebook

batteries or critical tasks.

System Requirements

inimum Requirements

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Microso t

Windows Vista

64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1,

Windows

XP Pro essional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3

(SP3), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2004 or later

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Intel

Pentium

M, Intel Core

, AMD Turion

series or equivalent mobile processor 1.66 GHz, or

aster

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Intel, AMD

or 100% compatible motherboard chipset

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For Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM (1 GB RAM recommended)

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For Windows XP: 256 MB RAM

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600 MB o ree hard disk space

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Available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot

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CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required or so tware installation

Additional Requirements (where applicable)

DVD-Video

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6x or aster DVD-ROM drive

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DVD player so tware such as InterVideo

WinDVD

or CyberLink

PowerDVD

(latest version

recommended) installed

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Headphones or ampli ied speakers (optional)

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Notes

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Other applications may have higher system requirements. Re er to the applications' documentation

or details.

ore Help

Visit www.soundblaster.com/X-Fi or the latest news and products or X-Fi and Sound Blaster. The site

also includes in ormation on making purchases, technical help, and the latest driver updates.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Locating, downloading, and installing updates or your Creative products is now simpler and aster with the

web-based Creative So tware AutoUpdate system.

When you connect to Creative So tware AutoUpdate via the Internet, the web site will analyze your

computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language, and Creative products are installed

in your system.

A ter the online analysis, you will be able to select rom a list o only the most relevant so tware and driver

updates. The iles will then be retrieved and installed on your system or you.

To learn more about Creative So tware AutoUpdate, go to www.soundblaster.com/support.

Notes

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First-time users o Creative So tware AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download o a

browser component required or system inspection. Ensure that the content is signed by Creative

Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.

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Ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running

Creative So tware AutoUpdate.

About Your Hardware

Re er to the Quick Start lea let or instructions on installing your audio device.

To learn more about your product, consult the ollowing sections:

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Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook

Notes

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Actual products may di er slightly rom those shown in this chapter.

Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook

Your audio device has the jacks and connectors below to enable the attachment o a wide variety o

devices. It also includes the ollowing eatures:

Connectivity or

Features Description

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Installing and Uninstalling Software

To take ull advantage o your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, you need to install device drivers and

applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall or reinstall some or all o the device drivers and

applications to correct problems, change con igurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To

learn how to do so in all supported Windows operating systems, consult the ollowing sections:

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Installing Drivers and Applications

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Reinstalling Drivers and Applications

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Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

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Installing/Uninstalling Selected Drivers and Applications

Installing Drivers and Applications

Ensure that your audio device is installed before proceeding. For instructions on installing your

audio device, consult your Quick Start leaflet.

A ter you have installed your audio device into the ExpressCard slot, turn on your notebook. Windows

automatically detects your audio device and searches or device drivers.

For Windows Vista

1. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should

start automatically. I it does not, ollow the steps below:

i. Click Start Computer.

ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Open Autoplay.

2. To complete the installation, ollow the instructions on the screen.

3. When prompted, restart your notebook.

For Windows XP

When prompted or the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.

1. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should

start automatically. I it does not, ollow the steps below:

i. Double-click the y Computer icon on your desktop.

Alternatively, click Start y Computer.

ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.

2. To complete the installation, ollow the instructions on the screen.

3. When prompted, restart your notebook.

Reinstalling Drivers and Applications

For Windows Vista

1. Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program.

2. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.

1. Microphone In/Line In

jack

Connects to line-level sources ( or example, MP3 players) or microphones with a

3.50 mm (1/8-inch) plug.

2. Headphone/Line Out

jack

Connects to the Front Le t and Front Right inputs on powered analog speakers or

stereo headphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) plug.

3. Connect LED button

Lights up green when wireless streaming is enabled and ready. Flashes green when

button is pressed to indicate pairing with a wireless receiver or other supported

device.

4. Power LED Lights up blue when Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook is connected to your notebook and

turned on.

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3. Click the Uninstall/Change button.

I the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.

4. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Repair option.

When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,

and click the OK button.

5. To repair an application, select the application check box.

6. Click the Yes button.

7. When prompted, restart your notebook.

For Windows XP

1. Click Start Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.

4. Click the Change/Remove button.

5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Repair option.

When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,

and click the OK button.

6. To repair an application, select the application check box.

7. Click the Yes button.

8. When prompted, restart your notebook.

A ter you have completed the steps above, you can check your notebook to see i the reinstalled so tware

works properly.

Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

Before you begin, close all running audio applications. Applications that are still running during

uninstallation will not be removed.

For Windows Vista

1. Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program.

2. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.

3. Click the Uninstall/Change button.

I the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.

4. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove All option.

5. Click the Yes button.

6. When prompted, restart your notebook.

For Windows XP

1. Click Start Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.

4. Click the Change/Remove button.

5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove All option.

6. Click the Yes button.

7. When prompted, restart your notebook.

A ter you have completed the steps above, you can install the original or updated device drivers and

applications or Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. For instructions on installing the so tware, consult Installing

Drivers and Applications.

Installing/Uninstalling Selected Drivers and Applications

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For Windows Vista

1. Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program.

2. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.

3. Click the Uninstall/Change button.

I the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.

4. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Add option to add new so tware components to

your existing installation, or the Remove option to remove previously installed so tware components

rom your system.

5. To install or uninstall an application, select the application check box.

6. Click the Next button.

When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,

and click the OK button.

7. When prompted, restart your notebook.

For Windows XP

1. Click Start Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3. Select the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook entry.

4. Click the Change/Remove button.

5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Add option to add new so tware components to

your existing installation, or the Remove option to remove previously installed so tware components

rom your system.

6. To install or uninstall an application, select the application check box.

7. Click the Next button.

When prompted, insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive,

and click the OK button.

8. When prompted, restart your notebook.

Connecting Speakers and Headphones

You can connect speakers and headphones to Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook. Alternatively, you can also

play audio through your onboard speakers. To learn how to do so, consult the ollowing sections:

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Connecting Headphones and Headsets

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Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

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Enabling Audio Playback Through Onboard Notebook Speakers

To enjoy an optimal audio experience, use Entertainment Mode to select the correct speakers or

headphones setting and enable X-Fi CMSS-3D.

Notes

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Actual products may di er slightly rom those shown in this chapter.

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Select the correct speaker setup or headphone option in Entertainment Mode to get the best

experience.

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The cables shown in this chapter may be bundled with your peripheral or are available separately

rom www.creative.com.

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For more in ormation on the Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter, visit

www.creative.com.

Connecting Headphones and Headsets

Do not listen to audio on your headphones or headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of

time as hearing loss might result.

For headphones:

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For headsets:

Notes

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Use an adapter i the plug comes in a di erent size.

Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

You can connect 2.1 analog speaker systems to your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook.

Connectivity or Cable

Description

1. Headphone/Line Out jack

Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) plug.

Jack, Connector or Cable

Description

1. Microphone In/Line In jack Connects to the 3.50mm (1/8-inch) microphone plug o your headset.

2. Headphone/Line Out jack Connects to the 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) headphone plug o your headset.

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Enabling Audio Playback Through Onboard Notebook Speakers

Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook supports playback through notebook speakers when headphones or

external speakers are not connected.

To enable playback through notebook speakers

1. Disconnect any earphones, headphones or speakers connected to Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook.

2. Launch Entertainment Mode console.

3. Click the Playback through Notebook Speakers button.

4. Select the Enable audio playback through Notebook Speakers check box.

Adjusting onboard speaker volume

Onboard speaker volume is determined by both your onboard audio device and Sound Blaster X-Fi

Notebook.

To set the playback volume:

For Windows Vista

1. Launch the Microso t Volume ixer panel.

2. Click the Device tab and select Speakers or your onboard audio device.

3. Adjust the Speakers slider to the desired level.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, select Speakers or Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, and adjust the Speakers

slider to the desired level.

For Window XP

Connectivity or Cable

1. Headphone/Line Out jack

2. 2 channel audio cable (available separately)

3. Audio Input jack

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1. Launch the Microso t Volume Control panel.

2. Click Options Properties.

3. Under ixer device, select your onboard audio device.

4. Under Adjust volume for, select the Playback option.

5. Click the OK button.

6. Adjust the Volume Control slider to the desired level.

7. Repeat steps 2 - 6, select Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook under ixer device, and adjust the

Volume Control slider to the desired level.

Notes

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Your onboard audio device must be enabled.

Using Your Sound Blaster X-Fi

Your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook works seamlessly with many external devices to give you endless

hours o listening, and music authoring pleasure. To learn more about these eatures and how to connect

additional devices, consult the ollowing sections:

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Watching DVDs

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Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

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Playing Games

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Streaming Music Wirelessly

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Playing/Recording Music

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Creating Music

Notes

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Actual products may di er slightly rom those shown in this chapter.

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The cables shown in this chapter may be bundled with your peripheral or are available separately

rom www.creative.com.

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For more in ormation on the Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter, visit

www.creative.com.

Watching DVDs

You can watch DVDs on your notebook by using a so tware DVD player. X-Fi CMSS-3D upmixes the

audio output and enables you to enjoy amazing surround sound even over headphones or stereo

speakers. To get an optimal audio experience with X-Fi CMSS-3D, con igure your so tware DVD player or

multichannel output i possible. For more in ormation on con iguring your so tware DVD player, consult the

documentation o your player.

You can download the ollowing so tware and codecs:

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CyberLink PowerDVD player

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MPEG-2 decoder

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Dolby Digital decoding codec

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DTS decoding codec

Your product model enables you to upgrade PowerDVD, and download its codec, in the ollowing ways:

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Click Start Programs or All Programs Creative Get PowerDVD.

Notes

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Additional charges may be incurred i you choose to upgrade PowerDVD and/or download codecs.

Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

You can connect the supplied earset to your Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook to enjoy outstanding acoustic

per ormance or your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications like Skype

, or instant messaging

applications like Yahoo!

Messenger.

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