Emulator Composite.book - Creative

1 - Introduction & Installation
System Requirements
Before you Begin…
You should have a good working knowledge of your computer’s operating system. For
example, you should know how to use the mouse, standard menus and commands.
You should also know how to cut, copy, paste, open and close files.
Notes, Tips and Warnings
Items of special interest are presented in this document as notes, tips and warnings.
Notes provide additional information related to the topic being discussed. Often, notes
describe the interaction between the topic and some other aspect of the system.
Tips describe applications for the topic under discussion.
Warnings are especially important, since they help you avoid activities that can
cause damage to your files, your computer or yourself.
System Requirements
To use Emulator X you will need at least:
Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent CPU (P4, 2 GHz or faster recommended)
512 MB RAM (1 GB DDR or greater recommended)
Hard disk capable of 200 Mb/sec transfer rate.
Windows 2000 or XP
Software Installation
Programs installed
Emulator X Software Sampler application
Emulator X VSTi
Emulator X Converter
Emulator X Factory Sound Banks
Important: Install the EMU Digital Audio System audio card before installing
and running Emulator X.
1. Insert the CD labeled “Emulator X Software/Manual Installation” into your CD-
ROM drive.
2. If Windows AutoPlay mode is enabled for your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts
running automatically. If not, navigate to the CD and double-click on Setup.exe.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• The Emulator X applications have been installed inside “Program Files/Creative
Professional/Emulator X.”
4. Look for any “ReadMe” files in the Emulator X folder or in the Start menu and read
these before continuing. The readme files may contain important last minute information
that didn’t make it into this manual.
5. Remove the Emulator X application disk from the CD-ROM drive.
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