Lenovo 41N5647 manual Video appears to be choppy or is dropping frames

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Complete these steps:

1.Your video device driver needs an update to enable overlay support. Contact the manufacturer of your video adapter or your computer for updates.

2.The resolution of your screen might be too high. Try setting the resolution to 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 Hz.

DVD movies do not start automatically when inserted into the drive.

Complete these steps:

1.Under Windows 2000, DVDs that contain both programs and DVD Video content will autoplay the program content. To view the video content, start WinDVD manually.

2.Under Windows XP or Windows Vista, you have chosen to always start data discs in file only mode. Refer to the Windows online manual for information on restoring program defaults.

Video appears to be choppy or is dropping frames.

Complete these steps:

1.Ensure that DMA is enabled on for your computer hard disk drive controller.

2.The resolution of your screen might be too high. Try setting the resolution to 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 Hz.

3.If your computer microprocessor has less power than a Pentium II 450 microprocessor, some jerkiness is normal on certain DVDs.

DVD-R DL media cannot be read in other computers after burning.

Complete these steps:

1.Check with your manufacturer to be sure that the drive can read DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.

2.Complete these steps to enable IMAPI for Windows XP:

a.Double-click My Computer.

b.Right-click on the DVD reader drive.

c.Select Properties.

d.Click Recording.

e.Check the Enable CD Recording on this drive checkbox.

f.Click Apply.

3.Try installing the UDF reader in the other computer.

A direct-to-disc media occurred and you cannot eject the disc or shut down the computer.

Complete these steps:

1.Wait a few minutes until the drive light flashes and goes out, then try again.

2.Emergency eject the disc. Open Task Manager and end the task DLAWCRTL.EXE.

3.Turn off the computer.

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Contents ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’s Guide Page ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’s Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Safety information Vi ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide General safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilationAbout the drive Product descriptionSoftware description Intervideo WinDVD CreatorInstallation requirements Installing the driveLocating the drive controls ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Using the drive Before you beginCaring for the drive Loading a discUsing media Securing a disc in a vertically mounted driveManually ejecting a disc Handling and caring for a discUsing DVD-RAM media Removing the disc from the cartridgeUsing CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using CDs and DVDsUsing DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Installing software Using Intervideo WinDVD Player softwareBefore using the software Using WinDVDUsing Drag-to-Disc DLA Click Intervideo WinDVDClick the General Properties tab Click Make CompatibleUsing Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application Copying and imaging discsClick the task Save Image to Hard disk Click the task Burn Image to CD or DVDUsing Intervideo WinDVD Creator Click Settings Click Control Panel Click the Advanced Settings tabEnabling DMA for Windows Me Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 ProfessionalEnabling DMA for Windows XP Click Control Panel Click Switch to classic viewEnabling digital audio extraction Page ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Appendix B. Troubleshooting You cannot create a multi-session discYou cannot eject a CD or DVD disc You suspended your system and DVD playback will not resumeVideo appears to be choppy or is dropping frames Select Properties Click RecordingAppendix C. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Environmental requirementsWrite speeds Appendix D. Service and Support Registering your optionOnline technical support Telephone technical supportThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Appendix E. Lenovo Limited Warranty What this Warranty CoversHow to Obtain Warranty Service What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct ProblemsWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Exchange of a Product or PartYour Additional Responsibilities Use of Personal InformationLimitation of Liability Dispute ResolutionOther Rights Warranty information On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service European Economic Area EEAGuarantee supplement for Mexico Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceMéxico, D.F., México Tel Appendix F. Notices Recycling information Trademarks Appendix G. Electronic emission notices ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner 41N5643Avis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne Appendix H. China Rohs ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Page Part Number 41N5647