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Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
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9Click Next. The Final Burn Settings screen opens.
10Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list, then click your recordable 
disc drive.
11Click Burn. The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the 
files to the CD.
12When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click OK.
13Click Next to return the main Nero Express screen.
14Click Exit. 

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Advanced features
In addition to Nero Express, you can use:
■Nero BackItUp to create a backup of files on your hard drive, then use 
BackItUp to restore the files you backed up in case of a hard drive failure, 
virus, or other problem.
■Nero CD-DVD Speed to test your CD and DVD drives for transfer rates, 
load and eject times, seek and access times, and more.
■Nero Cover Designer to create labels for your CDs and DVDs, covers for 
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Using the optional external diskette drive
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Using the optional external 
diskette drive
A diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes 
are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
To use a diskette:
1Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on the notebook. For the location 
of your USB ports, see “Left side” on page 3 and “Right side” on page 4.
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3To access a file on the diskette in Windows XP, click Start, then click My 
Computer
. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then 
double-click the file name.
- OR -
To access a file on the diskette in Windows 2000, double-click the 
My 
Computer
 icon, the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click 
the file name.
4To remove the diskette, make sure that the diskette activity indicator is 
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Connecting a digital video camera
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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 53 for 
information about moving files to your hard drive.
Connecting a digital video camera
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To connect a digital video camera:
■Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source, such as 
a video camera, and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 
port on the side of your notebook.
After you connect your digital camcorder to your notebook, 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.
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Editing videos and creating video DVDs
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Editing videos and creating video 
DVDs
Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit 
full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port. You 
can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs. For more information 
about using the Pinnacle Expression, see its online help.
To create a video DVD:
1Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD 
drive.
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Viewing the display on a projector 
or monitor
You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external 
monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports 
simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display lets you control the 
presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience.
To use a projector or external monitor:
1Turn off your notebook.
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Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
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6Click the Settings tab.
7Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached.
8Click Apply.
9Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary.
10Click OK.
ImportantPress FN+LCD/CRT to switch between viewing the 
display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the 
projector or monitor.
ImportantIf an external monitor or projector is connected and you 
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Using extended desktop
You can use an external monitor to make your desktop larger to accommodate 
additional windows.
To turn on extended desktop:
1Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The 
Display Properties dialog box opens.
2Click the Settings tab.
3Click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Extend my Windows 
desktop onto this monitor
.
4Click Apply.
You can open windows in your notebook desktop and drag them...