Acer Aspire 1690 manual Video, Playing a video file, Editing a video file

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Video

To open the Video function, click Video on the Arcade Home page, to open the Video Home page.

Note: The Video feature is designed for video file playback of MPEG1, MPEG2 (if a DVD drive is installed), AVI, WMV, and ASF formats. If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function.

Two options are shown on the Video page - “Video Play” or “Video Edit.”

Playing a video file

Click Video Play to watch video files. The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side. They are organized by fold- ers and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video.

To play a video file, click on it. the video will play full-screen. The pop- up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse. To return to the Video page, click “Stop.”

Editing a video file

Click the Video Edit to open the PowerDirector program.

PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help you cre- ate professional looking movies - complete with music, special effects and transition effects. PowerDirector provides home users with a sim- ple tool to help them do something a little more creative with their home videos. You don’t have to be a video professional to enjoy using PowerDirector.

The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistry and technology, beginning with raw video footage and ending with a movie.

Before you edit your movie using PowerDirector, you must first create (or gather) it’s component parts - video clips, photos, and music.

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