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Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
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9Click Next. The Final Burn Settings screen opens.
10Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list, then click your recordable 
drive.
11Click Burn. The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the 
files to the CD.
12When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click OK.
13Click Next to return the main Nero Express screen.
14Click Exit. 

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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
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To use a diskette:
1Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on your convertible tablet PC or 
port replicator. For the location of your USB ports, see “Right side” on 
page 4 and “Back” on page 5.
2Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
3To access a file on the diskette, click/tap Start, then click/tap My Computer. 
Double-click/Double-tap the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then 
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Using the SD memory card reader
You can use SD memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your 
notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data and music 
files between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a 
PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.
Using an SD memory card
To insert an SD memory card:
1Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing 
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Connecting a digital camera
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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 or back of 
your notebook.
2Use the program that came with your digital camera to transfer the pictures 
to your notebook.
-OR-
Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the...

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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 
Gateway. If you are in the Business Solutions view, click...

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Connecting a digital video camera
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Connecting a digital video camera
Your notebook has a four-pin and a six-pin IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire 
or i.Link) port that can be used to connect to a digital video camera. To find 
the location of the IEEE 1394 ports, see “Back” on page 5.
To connect a digital video camera:
■Connect 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 one of the 
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Editing videos
Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit 
full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port. You 
can also use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs. For more information 
about using the Pinnacle Expression, see its online help.
To edit a video:
1Click Start, All Programs, Pinnacle Expression, then click 
Pinnacle
Expression. The program starts.
2Use Pinnacle Expression to edit...

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Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
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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.
To use a projector or external monitor:
1Turn off your notebook.
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6Click the Settings tab.
7Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click/tap Attached.
8Click Apply.
9Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary.
10Click OK.
ImportantPress FN+  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, your 
notebook turns off the LCD panel, but does not enter 
Standby...