L550/L550D/L555/L555D

Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD:

1.Editing digital video:

■Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory.

■Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory.

■Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving features.

■While you are editing DVD, you can display preview. However, if another application is running. The preview might not display properly.

■DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy-protected content.

■Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory.

■Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer. Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped.

■When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data.

■CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version.

■While recording video to DVD, please close all other programs.

■Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU.

■There is no support for mp3 decode and encode.

2.Before recording the video to DVD:

■When you record DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer.

■Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD.

■Do not perform any of the following actions:

■Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel.

■Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

■Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■Open the DVD drive.

■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: SD/SDHC memory card, USB device, external display, and optical digital devices.

■Please verify your disc after recording important data.

■DVD-R/+R/+RW disc cannot be written in VR format.

■There is no support to output VCD and SVCD formats.

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