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To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off:
1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap 
Network and 
Internet Connections
. The Network and Internet Connections window opens.
2Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap Network Connections. The Network 
Connections window opens.
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Moving From
Yo u r  O l d
Computer
If your new convertible tablet PC is replacing an old 
computer, you may have personal data files, Internet 
settings, a printer or other peripheral devices, and other 
unique computer settings that you want to move from your 
old computer to your new one. Read this chapter to learn 
about:
■Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
■Transferring Files
■Transferring Internet Settings
■Installing your old printer or scanner
■Installing your old programs 

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Using the Files and Settings 
Transfer Wizard
You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, 
and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files 
and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire 
folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites.
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:
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Transferring files
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To find files in the My Documents folder:
1In Windows XP, click/tap Start, then click/tap My Documents. The My 
Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data 
files. Go to Step 4.
- OR -
In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the 
My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to the next step.
2Double-click/Double-tap the C:\ drive icon.
3Double-click/Double-tap the My Documents folder. The My Documents 
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To find files using Find or Search:
1In Windows XP, click/tap Start, then click/tap Search. The Search Results 
window opens.
- OR -
In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click 
Start, Find or Search, 
then click 
For Files or Folders. The Search Results window opens.
2Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type. 
For help on finding files, click/tap 
Help, then click/tap Help and Support 
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Installing your old printer or scanner
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To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
1Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click/tap 
New Connection Wizard. The New Connection wizard opens.
2Configure your Internet settings by following the on-screen instructions.
Transferring your e-mail and address book
See your old e-mail program’s online help for information on exporting and 
importing e-mail messages and the address book. You can often export all of 
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If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can 
use System Restore to restore your convertible tablet PC’s previous settings.
Installing a USB printer or scanner
USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device’s 
installation guide.
Installing a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
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Installing your old programs
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See your peripheral device’s user guide for installation information and tips. 
Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should also 
check the manufacturer’s Web site for software updates.
Installing your old programs
You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new 
convertible tablet PC, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or 
games.
Spend some time going through your old computer’s Start...

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