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Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet 
to your computer.
To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you 
download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” 
on page 184.
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1Connect to your Internet account.
2In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file 
or program you want to download, then click 
GO on the browser address 
bar.
- OR -
Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file 
that you want to download.
3Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your 
computer. For more information, see “Working with files and folders” on 
page 49.
4Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you 
want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that 
it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and 
Internet conditions.
6Open the folder that you created.
7Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, 
follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the 
program.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about downloading files in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword downloading files in the HelpSpot 
Search box  , then click the arrow. 
						

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Using e-mail
E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet 
connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet 
account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your 
e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain 
name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user. 
Your e-mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP. 
For example, a person with an account with America Online might have an 
e-mail address that is similar to this one:
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using America Online:
1Connect to your America Online account.
2Click Write.
3Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the 
Send To box.
4Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.
5Type the e-mail message.
6When finished, click Send Now. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the 
e-mail address you specified.
[email protected]
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Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using America Online:
1Connect to your America Online account.
2Click Read.
3Double-click the message you want to read.
For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, 
see the online help in your e-mail program.
Help and 
SupportFor general information about using e-mail in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword e-mail in the HelpSpot Search box 
, then click the arrow. 
						

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Using Multimedia
This chapter provides information on using the multimedia 
capabilities of your notebook. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:

Adjust the volume

Record and play audio files

Use Windows Media Player

Use the optional diskette drive

Use a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive

Play CDs

Use MusicMatch

Play DVDs

Create CDs

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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume 
of specific sound devices in your computer.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:

If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the 
speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more 
information, see “System key combinations” on page 26.
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel w i n d o w  o p e n s .  I f  y o u r  
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
2Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio 
Devices
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3Click the Vo l u m e tab.
4Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the 
Mute check box, then click OK.
To adjust specific volume levels:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel w i n d o w  o p e n s .  I f  y o u r  
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
2Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio 
Devices
. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about adjusting volume in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword adjusting volume in the HelpSpot 
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3Click the Vo l u m e tab.
4Click Advanced in the Device volume area.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click 
Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to 
adjust, then click 
OK.
5Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. 
For more information about the volume controls, click 
Help in the window.
6Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. 
						

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Recording and playing audio
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Recording and playing audio
Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into a 
microphone.
To make an audio recording:
1Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your computer. For the 
location of the Microphone jack, see “Left side” on page 3.
2Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound 
Recorder
. The Sound Recorder opens.
3Click (record), then speak into the microphone.
4When you finish recording, click (stop).
5Click File, then click Save As. The Save As dialog box opens.
6Name the recording, specify the location where you want to save the 
recording, then click 
Save. The recording is saved.
Rewind
Fa st  Fo r wa rdPlay
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To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
1Open the Sound Recorder.
2Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Click the file you want to play, then click Open.
4Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by 
clicking (stop).
Help and 
SupportFor more information about making or playing an audio 
recording in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in 
the HelpSpot Search box  , then 
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Playing audio and video files with 
the Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, 
including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information 
about using the Windows Media Player, click 
Help.
To play a file using the Windows Media Player:
1Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The 
Windows Media Player opens.
Video file 
information
Video 
screen
Stop Play