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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 diskette drive
The 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:
1Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
2To 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 
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Using the optional memory card reader
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Using the optional memory card 
reader
You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your 
notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between 
your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, 
or cellular telephone.
ImportantYour notebook comes with either a built-in diskette drive 
or a built-in memory card reader. If your notebook has a 
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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
™ (3.3V only) left
xD-Picture Card
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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 -
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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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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 51 for 
information about moving files to your hard drive.
Connecting a digital video camera
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To connect a digital video camera:
1Connect 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.
2Click Start, All Programs, Pinnacle Expression, then click Pinnacle Expression. 
The program starts.
ImportantIf Pinnacle Expression is not on your Start menu, install it 
from the Pinnacle Expression CD. Insert the CD into your 
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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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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 144.
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. 
You need to install Fax from your blue Operating...