Creative E-MU User Manual

Powering the Xboard

E-MU Systems

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The Xboard can be powered using any of the following power sources:

• USB from the host computer
• 6  VDC  Adapter (Optional - Part Number: 70EM779006000)
• (3) AA batteries

The priority of power sources is as follows:

1. 6VDC power - will be used over all other power sources if available.
2. USB power - will be used if connected and 6VDC is not available.
3. Battery power - will be used only if no other power source is available.

Sometimes it’s nice not to have to hassle with power at all. Thankfully the Xboard 
can be operated using (3) AA batteries. Battery life generally exceeds 5 hours using 
standard alkaline batteries. Lithium batteries typically last 16+ hours.



The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the unit.

1. Press the two tabs toward the middle of the battery door while lifting up. The 

compartment door lifts up and out.

2. Insert (3) AA batteries. Make sure you install them as indicated at the bottom 

of the battery compartment with + aligned with the + side of the battery.

3. Insert the tabs of the battery compartment door into the hinge slots, then 

press down to snap the door closed.

Insert Batteries 

here

The battery compartment on the Xboard 25 and Xboard 49

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