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Creating CDs using Nero Express
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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 
your CD and DVD cases,...

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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
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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:
1If you purchased a USB diskette drive, plug the drive into a USB port on 
our notebook or port replicator. For the location of your USB ports, see 
“Left side” on page 3 and “Back” on page 248.
2Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the...

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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.
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types.
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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 
My Computer icon,...

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Connecting a digital camera
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To remove a memory card:
■Make sure that diskette drive status indicator (see “Status indicators” on 
page 24) 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 53 for 
information about moving files to your hard drive.
Viewing the display on a projector 
or monitor
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Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
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To use a projector or external monitor:
1Turn off your notebook.
2Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook 
or port replicator. For the location of the VGA port, see “Back” on page 6 
and “Back” on page 248.
3Turn on your notebook.
4Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power source and 
turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its 
driver. You may need to install the...

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10Click OK.
Using extended desktop
You can use an external monitor to make your desktop larger to accommodate 
additional windows.
To turn on extended desktop:
1Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The 
Display Properties dialog box opens.
2Click the Settings tab.
3Click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Extend my Windows 
desktop onto this monitor
.
4Click Apply.
You can open windows in your notebook desktop and...

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Managing Power
While your notebook is running on battery power, you 
should manage power consumption to get the most use out 
of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to:
■Check and recharge the battery
■Recalibrate the battery
■Change batteries
■Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery 
power and using alternate power sources
■Change power-saving settings 

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Chapter 8: Managing Power
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Monitoring the battery charge
Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change 
the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved 
work.
Monitor the battery charge by:
■Double-clicking the power cord icon  or battery icon  in the taskbar. 
The Power Meter dialog box opens.
■Pressing FN+STATUS to view the power status box, which opens in the 
upper-left corner of the screen. The power status box shows the...