ION Audio Discover Guitar USB - Manual (Page 2)

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BOX CONTENTS
•
ION Electric Guitar
• Guitar strap
• Guitar pick
• Whammy bar
• ION GUITARLINK 1/4"-to-USB cable
• Software DVD
• Learn-to-Play Guide
• Quickstart Guide
• Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet
GUITAR SETUP
1.
Attach both ends of the included guitar strap to
the strap buttons as shown in the picture.
2. Attach the included whammy bar by screwing it
clockwise into the whammy bar receiver as
shown in the picture.
3. After installing the software and drivers,
connect the guitar to your computer with the
included GUITARLINK 1/4"-to-USB cable.
(Alternatively, if you have an amplifier and a
standard 1/4" guitar cable, you may connect
the guitar directly into an amp, just as you
would do with any other guitar.)
SOFTWARE & DRIVER INSTALLATION
Before beginning, make sure your computer meets these system requirements:
• Windows: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) / Vista (32- or 64-bit) / 7 (32- or 64-bit) with Pentium-IV or Athlon XP 1.6GHz or
higher (recommended)
• Mac: Apple Mac OSX 10.5 above
• 1 GB RAM or above (recommended)
• Sound card (AC97-compatible sound card)
• 1GB free hard drive space
• DVD-ROM drive (for software installation)
• One available USB 2.0 port (preferably on the rear panel of your computer)
The included DVD contains the necessary drivers and software so you can use DISCOVER GUITAR USB. We also included
an optional installation video to help you with the process as well as tutorial videos from Guitarmasterclass.net to help you with
your guitar playing. You will also find links to PDFs of the DISCOVER GUITAR USB manuals plus links to ION Audio's
technical support team, if you encounter any problems.
WINDOWS
1.
Insert the included software DVD into your computer's DVD-ROM drive.
2. On the window that appears after you insert the disc, click "Install Asio4ALL Driver." Follow the on-screen instructions
that appear.
If this window does not automatically appear, double-click "My Computer" then double-click the "DISCOVER GUITAR
USB" disc. The window should appear. If the window still does not appear, right-click the "DISCOVER GUITAR USB"
disc and select "Explore." Once the CD's contents are shown, double-click "ASIO4ALL_2_10_English.exe."
3. On the main window, click "Install Guitar Rig LE." Follow the on-screen instructions that appear. If the main window is
not shown, "explore" the disc contents as described in Step 2 and double-click "Guitar_Rig_4_Setup_PC.exe."
4. You can now eject the disc and begin using Guitar Rig LE. You can find the software by going to Start Menu f All
Programs f Native Instruments f Guitar Rig LE. (You may also double-click the shortcut icon on your computer's
Desktop, if you created one during installation.)
MAC
1.
Insert the included software DVD into your computer's DVD drive.
2. In the window that appears after you insert the disc, double-click the Guitar Rig LE ".pkg" file. Follow the on-screen
instructions that appear. You will need to restart your computer afterward to complete this process. (If this window does
not automatically appear, double-click the "DISCOVER GUITAR USB" disc on the Desktop and the window should
appear.)
3. You can now eject the disc and begin using Guitar Rig LE. You can find the software by going to Applications f
Native Instruments f Guitar Rig LE.
1. Make sure all items listed here are included in the box.
2. READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE PRODUCT.
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