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To create music CDs:
1Insert a blank, writable CD into your DVD/CD-RW drive. 
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.
5Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when 
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6After you have added all of your tracks and files, click record. The Record 
CD Setup dialog box opens.
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.
record
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7Click Start Recording. When the recording is complete, you may see a Record 
Complete dialog box. Select the appropriate option.
Copying CDs
CD Copier can make backup copies of almost any type of CD.
To copy a CD:
1Insert the CD you want to copy into your DVD/CD-RW drive.
2If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about creating CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
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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 DVD/CD-RW drive.
6Click the arrow button to open the Record to list, then click the 
DVD/CD-RW drive.
7Click Copy. CD Copier copies the information on the source CD to your 
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Using the optional memory card 
reader
You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your 
computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between 
your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, 
or cellular phone.
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types.
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Inserting a memory card
To use a memory card:
1Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing 
up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook.
2To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. 
Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click 
the file name.
3To remove the memory card, make sure that diskette drive status indicator 
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Sending and
Receiving Faxes
Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using the 
modem. Read this chapter to learn how to:

Install and configure Fax

Create and send a new fax

Set up a fax cover page template

Fax a document you scanned or created in another 
program

Receive, view, and print a fax