GN Netcom GN8110 Computer Drive User Manual
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1. RB GN 8110 USB User Guide EN Netcom System Requirements The GN8110 USB requires the following operating systems e Windows 98 SE Second Edition Windows 2000 Windows ME Millennium Edition e Macintosh OS 9 0 4 or greater You must have an available USB port The GN8110 USB does not work with earlier releases of these operating systems For the latest information on compatibility and use of this product go to the GN Netcom USB informational site at www gnnetcom com usb General For Windows ME or Macintosh OS 9 0 4 You do not need to install any software Simply plug the USB connector e into any USB port on the computer For Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000 To use the GN8110 USB the first time you need to install the USB drivers necessary for the computer to recognize the device GN 8110 USB Set Up Connect the GN 8110 USB to your Computer Windows 98 SE and 2000 Turn on your computer and let it complete the boot up process Make sure that you are not running any applications Plug the USB connector e lt gt from the GN8110 USB into any available USB port on the computer Your headset does not need to be plugged in at this time The first time Windows detects that the device is connected it recognizes that there is new hardware required and automatically launches the Add New Hardware Wizard The Add New Hardware Wizard will launch three 3 times installing the f2. ee derei m a aeri irh ie T Eu de Haies cs mi g iai USB Human Interface Device EE trs Click Next 7 The Wizard prompts you to search for the best driver for your 27 pan ef bir er device or select the Be co jo onal der u driver you want from a displayed list Select Search for the best driver for your device Click Next 8 Windows now searches for new else Ela la rar 4 devas abate drivers in a specific location Uncheck all the boxes Click Next jigit LR io d Baek vr rem 9 The Wizard indi cates that it is ready tem a ice to install the best LEE Hisar betas ca driver for this device Click Next to install the driver CET el fn mall ome Laid Forte be TE es Dii Bei g n peat cles lech h ir ror Lona hee attente bent te RCI tee 10 Click Finish when the Wizard is complete Add New Hardware Wizard USB Audio Device 11 Next the EEE Wizard automatical ek ene ER EE ein ly installs the USB LEA ea Cac Audio Device The BEN ER Add New De Hardware Wizard indicates that it has found the USB Audio Device Click Next De ten 12 The Wizard prompts you to search for the best driver for your RL Ds pl or Ce i Da dr pau lern J F oe un device or select the peo dg aps driver you want from a list Select Search for the best driver for your device Click Next DE near If the Wizard Cannot Locat
3. a doorknob after walking across a carpet causing no harm to the user This discharge is entirely due to the computer monitor the headset is merely the shortest path to ground To minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge through the headset you can e Use a grounded screen in front of the monitor e Use static dissipative wrist straps e Increase the relative humidity in the room to 60 or more e Install static dissipative carpets or floor coverings anti static sprays can be helpful e Remove the headset before turning the computer on or off GN Netcom Inc headsets meet all OSHA UL FCC and CS standards Safety Instructions Never try to dismantle the product yourself None of the internal components can be repaired by users Do not expose the product to rain or other liquids FCC Notice to Users This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and us
4. c Any implied warranty on GN Netcom Inc products is limited to two years from the date of purchase on all parts including the cords and connectors Specifically exempt from warranty are limited life consumable components subject to normal wear and tear such as micro phone windscreens ear cushions ear tips decorative finishes batteries and other accessories GN Netcom Inc is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or misuse of any GN Netcom Inc product A copy of your receipt or other proof of purchase is required Without proof of purchase your warranty is defined as beginning on the date of manufacture as labeled on the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Unless otherwise instructed in the User Guide the user may not under any circumstances attempt any service adjustments or repairs on this unit whether in or out of warranty It must be returned to the factory or authorized service agency for all such work EN Netcom 77 Northeastern Blvd Nashua NH 03062 USA JOTA Printed in China 1 800 826 4656 www gnnetcom com January 2001
5. chase without proof of purchase your warranty will be defined as beginning on the date of manufacture as labeled on the product Or for out of warranty products A purchase order which authorizes repair In warranty products are warranted for one year from the repair date or for the remainder of the original warranty period whichever is longer Out of warranty products will be repaired or replaced at the prevailing charge and carry a one year warranty from repair date GN Netcom Inc will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping Any repair work on GN Netcom Inc products by unauthorized third parties voids any existing GN Netcom Inc warranty Ship To GN Netcom Inc 77 Northeastern Boulevard Nashua NH 03062 1 800 826 4656 Warranty GN Netcom Inc warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original pur chase The conditions of this warranty and our responsibilities under this warranty are as follows The warranty is limited to the original purchaser The warranty is void if the serial number date code label or product label is removed or if the product has been subject to physical abuse improper installation modification or repair by unauthorized third parties The responsibility of GN Netcom Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product at the sole discre tion of GN Netcom In
6. e the Driver 16 If the Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate the driver insert your Windows Operating System CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Once inserted press Back and check the box for your CD ROM drive usually D Click Next Click Finish when the Wizard is complete If the Wizard still does not locate the driver go to the GN Netcom website at www gnnetcom com usb or contact GN Netcom customer service at 1 800 826 4656 for help and additional information Note Do not unplug the USB connector from the computer while an application that uses USB audio is running This could cause a system crash 13 Windows searches for new cer Sled hrei ka ue drivers in a specific Poe location Uncheck all the boxes Click Next mi cies D pimak tent Ue Dire 14 The Wizard indicates that it is ready to install the best driver for this device Click Next to install the driver 15 Click Finish when the Wizard is complete Headsets The GN8110 USB is designed to work with GN Netcom profes sional headsets equipped with a Quick Disconnect QD which mates to the Quick Disconnect jack on the device Disconnecting at the Quick Disconnect allows you to walk away from your computer without removing your headset Before using your headset join the Quick Disconnect to the mating connector on the GN8110 USB as shown Testing 17 To test that the speaker volume in your head set is working and
7. ed 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 be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IC Notice to Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada To Obtain Service For customer service and technical support call GN Netcom Inc at 1 800 826 4656 If it becomes necessary to send a unit in for repair it is not necessary to call for a Return Material Authorization RMA number as one will be assigned upon receipt of the package at the factory Ship the product in a suitable shipping container fully insured and with the shipping charges prepaid Include the following with the product Your name company name address and telephone number A description of the problem A copy of the receipt or other proof of pur
8. fecty Hele Play Stop Record If you cannot hear your voice go to the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual Warning Although GN Netcom professional headsets have built in hearing protection computers are capable of generating extremely loud sound bursts such as modem connections Always check the volume level before putting on the headset 23 Click the Playback Opera et button in the Audio tab Ske en Wih Dra to open the Speaker win ao ini m dow These controls allow HEA CT ET s you to adjust the volume Votan oom es is output level for different qt sources independently T Most levels are adjusted a Sand a gels by the Speaker or Wave j en a ne sliders Te 24 Click the Recording button in the a Audio tab to open the Microphone window Kieseirme Adjust the Volume sliders to the desired a levels dr co aa Note These controls adjust the volumes however many other applications contain their own volume controls as well These independent applications may override the Windows controls and work independent of the GN8110 USB sound controls Consult your software owners manual if you have any questions Special Features The GN8110 USB has several unique features to deliver superior audio quality These include e Echo cancelation eliminates the distracting repeat effect common to Voice over IP applications VoIP e Side tone allows you to hear your own voice
9. in the headset speaker It is part of regular telephone calls but is not typically a part of Internet PC based telephony e SmoothStream audio correction improves the sound of IP telephony calls by reducing the clicks and pops from lost bits and dropped packets These features are preset at the factory to be active If you need to disable these features special software is available to help you do so Contact GN Netcom customer support at 1 800 826 4656 or visit the GN Netcom USB informational site at www gnnetcom com usb Frequently Asked Questions I plugged the GN8110 USB in but the sound is still coming through the sound card e Go to Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the Multimedia icon to bring up the Multimedia Properties win dow Click on the Audio tab Under Playback and Recording choose the USB Audio device as the preferred device Select the Use only preferred devices box Click OK Why can t I listen to my RealAudio files with the GN8110 USB e USB audio devices do not always work with RealAudio players This is due to the RealAudio software design You can listen to various digital audio files such as MP3 and Wave through the USB using Microsoft s MPlayer and other players Why can t I listen to my music CDs through the GN8110 USB Standard PC CD players do not support USB audio without additional software Go to the GN Netcom USB website at www gnnetcom com usb for an update on the avai
10. lability of this software Why can t I hear my voice when I record a voice file in the Sound Recorder e Check that your speaker volume is set properly Go to Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the Multimedia icon to bring up the Multimedia Properties win dow Click on the Audio tab Click the Playback button to open the Speaker window Be sure that the Speaker Volume slider is set at least to the middle and the Mute all box is not selected e Check that your microphone volume is set properly Go to Start Settings Control Panel Multimedia Properties Audio Recording to open the Microphone window Be sure that the Microphone Volume slider is set at least to the middle of the control e Record a new voice file Replay the file If you can hear your voice recording is successful and the microphone is working properly If you still cannot hear your voice contact GN Netcom customer service at 1 800 826 4656 Cautionary Notes to Computer Users When using any headset with a computer care should be taken in dry or low humidity environments to protect the user from electrostatic dis charge from the monitor CRT Computer monitors can induce a substantial electrostatic charge when turned on or off or when there is a power failure and the resulting electrostatic discharge can be passed through the headset to ground A user in close proximity to or touching the computer may feel a common shock sensation similar to touching
11. ollowing drivers e USB Composite Device INF USB INF USB Human Interface Device INF HIDDEV INF USB Audio Device INF WDMA_USB INF These drivers are typically pre loaded in Windows No additional software is needed If you upgraded your system to Windows 98 SE or Windows ME you may need to use the upgrade disk during this installation Add New Hardware Wizard USB Composite Device 1 The Add New Hardware Wizard nn rt indicates that it has Pg LE found the new USB d Composite Device Er sens Click Next my Es 2 The Wizard prompts you to search for the best driver for your device or select the ge Es driver you want from a displayed list Select Search for the best driver for your device Click Next 3 Windows now searches for new nts al Le reli ee datent drivers in a specific Maure Sint ir a a he cru P FD dei dus location Uncheck PROS cee all the boxes Click D Hemat eian Lee Next TS EZ gg ie m ce _ 4 The Wizard indicates that it is etree a a La Bion ready to install the LTA Compas Dei best driver for this TETEE device Click Next TT ewe ct Lt to install the driver Dak 5 Click Finish when the Wizard is complete Add New Hardware Wizard Human Interface Device 6 Next the Wizard automatically installs the USB Human Interface Device The Add New Hardware Wizard indicates that it has found the LT CE CESSE ET 7 EHP Pima banat ai 5 Cac
12. set at a comfortable level click once on the speaker icon in the system tray Click on the volume adjustment slider for a system sound Adjust the volume to a level that is com fortable for you The Multimedia Properties win dow allows you to make advanced adjustments go to the Volume Controls section of this manual Volume 18 To test the microphone use the sound recording utility that comes with Windows Go to Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Sound Recorder pue 19 Position the microphone approximately one finger width away from your lower lip Volume Controls 21 The volume for both the speaker and microphone are controlled by software Go to Start Settings Control Panel to access the Control Panel window Double click on the Multimedia icon to bring up the Multimedia Properties window 22 The Audio tab in the _ E Multimedia Properties as ig O window lets you adjust the Pasta Playback or speaker levels Fi PAE and the Recording or micro A H Fe en el a E phone levels Pay A PR EL CE D Ta wire more erra rira ee I fe mipi brara E jem ra iE Fe Eee 20 Click the red Record button and record a voice file Click the Stop but ton when you are done Replay the file by clicking the Play button If you hear your voice recording is suc cessful and the microphone is working properly A Sound Sound Reconde Fle Edi Ef
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