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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, booklets to include with your CDs and DVDs, 
and more.
■Nero DriveSpeed to control CD or DVD drive read speed and spin down 
time.
■Nero InfoTool to find out about your drive capabilities and your notebook 
configuration.
To use these programs, click 
Start, All Programs, Burn a CD, Nero Programs, then 
click the program you want.
For more information, see the online help in the programs and the online user’s 
guides. To access the user’s guides, click 
Start, All Programs, Burn a CD, User’s 
Guides
, then click the guide you want. 
						

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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 label facing up.
3To 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 
double-click the file name.
- OR -
To access a file on the diskette in Windows 2000, double-click the 
My 
Computer
 icon, the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click 
the file name.
4To remove the diskette, make sure that the diskette drive status indicator 
(see “Status indicators” on page 24) or the USB diskette drive activity 
indicator is off, then press the diskette eject button.
WarningDo not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields. 
Exposure could damage the data on the diskette.
ImportantYour notebook comes with either a built-in diskette drive 
or a built-in memory card reader. If your notebook has a 
built-in memory card reader and you need to use a diskette 
drive, we recommend purchasing a USB diskette drive. To 
order a USB diskette drive, visit the Accessory Store at 
accessories.gateway.com
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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.
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.
ImportantYour notebook comes with either a built-in diskette drive 
or a built-in memory card reader. If your notebook has a 
built-in diskette drive and you need to use a memory card 
reader, we recommend purchasing a USB memory card 
reader. To order a USB memory card reader, visit the 
Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com
.
Card Type Slot Card Type Slot
CompactFlash®right MultiMediaCard™left
IBM Microdrive
™right Secure Digital™left
Memory Stick
®left SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) left
Left slot
Right slot 
						

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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, the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then 
double-click the file name.
ImportantInsert the SmartMedia card with the label facing down. 
Your notebook only accepts 3.3V SmartMedia cards. 
						

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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 
the other end of the cable to the USB port on the right side of your 
notebook.
ImportantDo not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar 
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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
You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external 
monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports 
simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control 
the presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about using the Scanner and Camera 
Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword digital picture in the Search box 
, then click the arrow.
Tips & TricksIn Windows XP, see Do More With Gateway for more 
information about using your notebook to edit, store, and 
print digital photos. Click Start, then click Do More With 
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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 driver from the disc supplied by the 
projector’s or monitor’s manufacturer or download the driver from the 
manufacturer’s Web site.
5After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, 
then click 
Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
6Click the Settings tab.
7Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached.
8Click Apply.
9Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 
						

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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 drag them over to 
the external monitor.
ImportantPress FN+F3 to switch between viewing the display on the 
LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or 
monitor.
ImportantIf an external monitor or projector is connected and you 
close the LCD panel, your notebook turns off the LCD 
panel, but does not enter Standby mode. 
						

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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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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 current 
power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode.
■Looking at the battery charge indicator:
■LED green - battery is fully charged.
■LED orange - battery is charging.
■LED blinking red - battery charge is very low.
■LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning.
ImportantIf the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon 
still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon 
on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options 
Properties Advanced tab. See “Changing advanced 
settings” on page 150 for more information.
ImportantThis LED only lights up when your notebook is connected 
to AC power or the battery charge is very low. For the 
location of the battery charge indicator, see “Front” on 
page 2.