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If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your 
source CD or DVD and click 
Copy. The computer copies the data on the CD or DVD to 
the blank CD or DVD.
Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have created 
automatically ejects.
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Your CD-RW drive can write to two different types of recording media—CD-Rs and CD-RWs 
(including High-Speed CD-RWs). Use...

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Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you 
through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a 
home or small office.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then 
click 
Network Setup Wizard.
2On the welcome screen, click Next.
3Click Checklist for creating a network.
 NOTE:...

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To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. 
 NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it may lose data.
Hibernate Mode
Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive 
and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, 
the desktop is restored to the state it was in
 before it entered hibernate mode.
To activate hibernate mode: 
1
Click...

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The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes:
Always On (default) — If you want to use your computer with no power conservation.

Home/Office Desk — If you use your computer as a home or office computer and you require 
minimal power conservation.

Portable/Laptop — If your computer is a portable computer that you use for traveling.

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For more information on power management options:
1
Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 
3In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer. 
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Optimizing Performance
Hyper-Threading
Hyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that can enhance overall computer performance by 
allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors, capable of performing 
certain tasks simultaneously. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft
® Windows® XP 
Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is optimized to take 
advantage of Hyper-Threading technology. While many programs can benefit from...

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PCI Express Cards
PCI Express is the next generation technology for graphics cards and PCI cards. The dimensions 
of PCI Express card slots are different from PCI card slots, and the cards are not interchangeable 
(you cannot install a PCI card in a PCI Express card slot, or a PCI Express card in a PCI card 
slot). The PCI Express x16 card slot replaces the AGP graphics card slot.
Some benefits of PCI Express technology include:
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:
 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures 
and ensure that the part is correctly installed.
 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.
 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may 
help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).
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CD and DVD drive problems
 NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a 
defect in the drive or the CD or DVD.
 
NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all 
DVD drives.
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
TEST THE DRIVE—
 Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.
 Insert a...