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Using the CD or DVD drive
3Gently push the tray in until it is closed.
Playing a CD
Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to:
■Play music CDs
■Create MP3 music files from your music CDs
■Edit music track information
■Use your music files to build a music library
Playing a DVD
A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. 
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Adding and removing PC Cards
Your computer has one PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts 
Type I and Type II PC Cards.
You do not need to restart your computer when changing most cards because your 
computer supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while 
your computer is running. If the PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the 
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Adding and removing PC Cards
Removing a PC Card
To remove a PC Card:
1Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, then select the PC Card name and 
click
Stop.
-OR-
Turn off your computer.
2Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once.
3Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again.
ImportantIf the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the 
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Chapter 5
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Networking Your Computer
 Introducing networking
 Creating an Ethernet network
 Testing your network
 Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 

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Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
Introduction to Networking
An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an 
Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and 
can be used to build computer networks in the home.
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet is available at three different speeds. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast 
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Introduction to Networking
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
For an Ethernet network you need:
■Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks
■One router
■One broadband Internet connection (optional)
■Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment
ImportantFor best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard 
Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit 
Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated 
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Creating an Ethernet network
Making sure your broadband connection works
Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband 
connection is working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your 
current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider.
Naming the computers and the workgroup
To identify this computer on the network:
1Click Start, then click Control Panel....

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Creating an Ethernet network
6Type a name for your workgroup in the Wor kg rou p box. Use a workgroup name of 
up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for 
all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any 
computer name on your network.
7Click OK to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box.
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
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3Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection 
Properties dialog box opens.
- OR - 
If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click 
Create a new connection and follow 
the instructions in the New Connection Wizard.
4Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the 
following items 
list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices.
5Click Properties....