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To create a video DVD:
1Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD 
drive. You cannot use a DVD-RAM disc to create a video DVD.
2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK.
3Use your video authoring and recording program, such as Pinnacle 
Expression, to create video DVDs. For more information about using the 
program that came with your computer, see its online help.
After you connect your digital camcorder to your computer, creating a video 
DVD typically consists of three basic steps: capture the video, edit the video, 
and record the video to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a DVD, you need 
permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you may 
be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of 
damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about 
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Creating music CDs
Use Roxio Easy CD Creator to create music CDs from other music CDs or MP3 
files. For information on creating data CDs, see “Creating data CDs and DVDs” 
on page 106.
To create music CDs:
1Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD drive.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your computer for 
other tasks while creating CDs.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you 
need permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you 
may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment 
of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about 
your rights, contact your legal advisor.
ImportantSome CDs have copy protection software. You cannot 
create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able 
to listen to these CDs on your computer.
Tips & TricksMost home and car stereos can read CD-R discs, but 
cannot read CD-RW discs. To make sure that the CD that 
you create will play on home and car CD players, use a 
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2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
OK. The Select a Project window opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, click 
Start, All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
Project Selector. The Select a Project window opens.
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3Move your pointer over make a music CD, then click musicCD project. The 
Easy CD Creator window opens.
4Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the 
drive or folder where the music files that you want to add to the writable 
CD are located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the 
folders in the Source pane.
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5Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when 
you click to select multiple files) in the Source pane, then click 
Add.
Tips & TricksYou can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files 
to a music CD project. You can add up to 99 tracks and 
files, or up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB 
(80-minute CD) of tracks and files to a music CD project.
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6After you have added all of your tracks and files, click record. The Record 
CD Setup dialog box opens.
7Click Start Recording. When the recording is complete, you may see a Record 
Complete dialog box. Select the appropriate option.
Copying CDs and DVDs
CD Copier can make backup copies of almost any type of CD or DVD.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about creating CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword creating CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your computer for 
other tasks while creating a CD or DVD.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you 
need permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you 
may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment 
of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about 
your rights, contact your legal advisor.
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To copy a CD or DVD:
1Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy into your recordable CD or DVD 
drive.
2If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.
3If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
OK. The Select a Project window opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, click 
Start, All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
Project Selector. The Select a Project window opens.
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4Move your pointer over CD copier, then click CD copier. The CD Copier 
window opens.
5On the Source and Destination tab, click the arrow button to open the Copy 
from
 list, then click the recordable drive.
6Click the arrow button to open the Record to list, then click the recordable 
drive.
7Click Copy. CD Copier copies the information on the source CD or DVD 
to your hard drive, prompts you to insert the blank CD or DVD, then copies 
the information from the hard drive to the blank CD or DVD.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about copying CDs and DVDs in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword copying CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
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Connecting a digital camera
You can connect most digital cameras to your notebook’s USB port to transfer 
pictures.
To connect a digital camera:
1Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera, and connect 
the other end of the cable to the USB port on the side of your notebook.
2Use the program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures 
to your notebook.
-OR-
In Windows XP, use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the 
pictures to your notebook.
-OR-
If your digital camera appears as a drive on your notebook in the 
My Computer window, see “Working with files and folders” on page 51 for 
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SupportFor more information about using the Scanner and Camera 
Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword digital picture in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
Tips & TricksIn Windows XP, see Do More With Gateway for more 
information about using your computer to edit, store, and 
print digital photos. Click Start, then click Do More With 
Gateway. If you are in the Business Solutions view, click 
Consumer Solutions. Click Digital Photos.