Gateway tablet pc User Manual

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To create a data CD:
1Insert a blank, writable CD into your DVD/CD-RW drive.
2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, tap Create new CD using Ahead Nero, then 
tap 
OK. Nero Express starts.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, tap 
Start, All Programs, Ahead Nero, then tap 
Nero Express. Nero Express starts. 

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3Ta p  Data, then tap Data Disc. The Disc Content screen opens.
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4Ta p  Add. The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens.
5Tap the file(s) you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when 
you tap to select multiple files), then tap 
Add. The Select Files and Folders 
dialog box closes.
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6After you have added all of your files, tap Next. The Final Burn Settings screen 
opens.
7Type a name for the disc in the Disc Name box.
8Ta p  Burn. The Burning Process screen opens.
9When you are notified that the burn has been completed successfully, tap 
OK. 

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Creating music CDs
Use Nero Express to create music CDs from other music CDs or MP3 files. For 
information on creating data CDs, see “Creating data CDs” on page 100.
To create music CDs:
1Insert a blank, writable CD into your DVD/CD-RW drive.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about creating CDs, tap Start, then 
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword creating CDs in the Help and Support 
Center Search box  , then tap the 
arrow.
ImportantWe recommend...

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2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, tap Create new CD using Ahead Nero, then 
tap 
OK. Nero Express starts.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, tap 
Start, All Programs, Ahead Nero, then tap 
Nero Express. Nero Express starts.
3Ta p  Music, then tap the type of CD you want to create: Audio CD, MP3 Disc, 
or 
WMA Disc. The My Audio CD screen opens. 

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4Ta p  Add. The Select Files and Folders dialog box opens.
5Tap the file(s) you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when 
you tap to select multiple files), then tap 
Add. The Select Files and Folders 
dialog box closes.
Tips & TricksYou can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files 
to a music CD project. You can add up to 99 tracks and 
files, or up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB 
(80-minute CD) of tracks and files to a music CD...

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6After you have added all of your tracks and files, tap Next. The Final Burn 
Settings screen opens.
7Type a name for the disc in the Disc Name box.
8Ta p  Burn. The Burning Process screen opens.
9When you are notified that the burn has been completed successfully, tap 
OK. 

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Copying CDs
Nero Express can make backup copies of almost any type of CD.
To copy a CD:
1Insert the CD you want to copy into your DVD/CD-RW drive.
2If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about creating CDs, tap Start, then 
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword creating CDs in the Help and Support 
Center Search box  , then tap the 
arrow.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your tablet PC for 
other tasks...

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3Ta p  Start, All Programs, Ahead Nero, then tap Nero Express. Nero Express 
starts.
4Ta p  Copy Entire Disc. The Select Source and Destination screen opens. 

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5Ta p  Burn. The Burning Process screen opens.
6When the DVD/CD-RW drive tray opens, replace the source CD with a 
blank, writable CD, then close the drive tray.
7When you are notified that the burn has been completed successfully, tap 
OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about copying CDs and DVDs, tap 
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword copying CDs in the Help and Support 
Center Search box  , then tap the 
arrow.