Compaq 6010AP manual Get to know MyDVD, MyDVD Wizard

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Select New

MyDVD Project and click Next to begin creating a DVD project.

Select Record

Direct-To-DVD and click Next to begin recording video and audio to a DVD disc.

Click Tutorial to see a demonstra- tion on how to use MyDVD.

Get to know MyDVD

Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with MyDVD.

To open the MyDVD application, double click the MyDVD icon on your desktop or from the Start button, click All Programs, MyDVD, then MyDVD.

It is recommended that you view the MyDVD software at a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. To modify your screen resolution:

1.Right click your desktop.

2.Click Properties, then the Settings tab.

3.In the Screen Resolution area, click and drag the slider to 1024 x 768 pixels.

4.Click Apply, then OK.

If you need additional help, refer to the MyDVD User Guide. To open the MyDVD User Guide from the Start button, click All Programs, MyDVD, then MyDVD User Guide.

The MyDVD Wizard

The MyDVD Wizard displays when you open MyDVD. The Wizard guides you through setting up the MyDVD software to:

Record directly to a DVD

Create a new project*

Edit an existing project

View the tutorial

*If you want to download videos from a digital camcorder and edit them later, click New MyDVD Project from the Wizard or New Project from the toolbar.

Select Open

MyDVD Project and click Next to open an existing project in MyDVD.

Deselect to stop the Wizard appearing every time you start MyDVD. (To make the Wizard appear again, please refer to the MyDVD User Guide.)

Click Cancel to close the MyDVD Wizard - you will see the MyDVD toolbar and Menu Editor. You can then use the buttons on the toolbar to record to DVD or create a project.

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Contents Getting Started Digital Video Center 1 IEEE-1394 port with 2 USB ports What can you do? Edit an Existing Project Record Directly To DVD or CD Create or Author a New ProjectMyDVD Wizard Get to know MyDVDToolbar and Menu Editor Choose Recording Media Create a Direct-to-DVD RecordingName Your Project Make the Recording Choose Your Menu StyleSet Recording Parameters Add Movie Clips to Your DVD Menu Create or Author a New ProjectChoose Your Style Create a DVD Save the ProjectOpen a recorded DVD file Edit an Existing ProjectMake edits to your project Add Video ClipsBefore trim After trim Edit Video ClipsDelete Buttons Create Additional MenusPreview your project Modify menu stylesModify button and menu labels Media and Drive Comparison Drive and Media Information