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Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types.
Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) 
so data can be transferred from one card type to another.Card Type Slot
CompactFlash®right
IBM Microdrive
™right
Memory Stick
®left
MultiMediaCard
™left
Secure Digital
™left
SmartMedia
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Using a memory card
To insert 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 your notebook.
2To access a file on the memory card in Windows XP, click Start, then click 
My Computer. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then 
double-click the file name.
- OR -
To access a file on the memory card in Windows 2000, double-click the 
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To remove a memory card:
■Make sure that diskette drive status indicator (see “Status indicators” on 
page 22) is off, then pull the memory card out of the notebook.
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 
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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 49 for 
information about moving files to your hard drive.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about using the Scanner and...

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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 
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■Receive, view, and print a fax 

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Installing and configuring Fax
If you are using Windows XP, complete the following instructions for installing 
and configuring Fax. If you are using Windows 2000, go to “Configuring Fax 
in Windows 2000” on page 140.
Installing Fax in Windows XP
Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your modem. When 
Windows XP was originally installed on your notebook, Fax was not installed. 
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5Click Exit to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box.
-OR-
Click 
Close to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box.
Configuring Fax in Windows XP
Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user information. Your 
fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is 
required by law. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to 
send a fax.
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To configure Microsoft Fax:
1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax 
Console
. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens.
2On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Sender 
Information screen opens.
3Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax 
cover page, then click 
Next. The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes 
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7Type the transmitting fax identifier information. This identifier 
information is required by law. You can type up to 20 characters in the 
text box. We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name, 
followed by 12 characters for your telephone number.
8Click Next.
9If you set up your notebook to receive faxes, type the receiving fax 
identifier information, then click 
Next. This identifier information is 
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Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user information. Your 
fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is 
required by law. 
To configure Microsoft Fax:
1Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens.
2Double-click the Fax icon. The Fax Properties dialog box opens.
3Click the User Information tab.
4Type the information about...