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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.
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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:
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 
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.
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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.
Tips & TricksIf your notebook did not come with a memory card reader, 
you can order one from Gateway.
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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 the left-side modular drive status indicator (see “Status 
indicators” on page 27) is off, then pull the memory card out of the 
notebook.
Using the memory card reader externally
You can use the memory card reader without inserting it in the modular bay.
To use the memory card reader externally:
1Plug the cable that has been provided into the port on the memory card 
reader.
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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 left side, right side, or 
back of your notebook.
-OR-
Connect one end of the USB cable to your digital camera, and connect 
the other end of the cable to the USB port on your port replicator....

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Connecting a digital video camera
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Connecting a digital video camera
Your notebook has an 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 port, see “Left Side” on page 3.
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 the IEEE 1394 
port on the side of your notebook.
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Editing videos and creating video 
DVDs
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 create a video DVD:
1Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD 
drive.
2If a CD Drive dialog box...