Operating Basics

Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:

Editing digital video

■Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.

■Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator.

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

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

■WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the RGB (Monitor) when in simultaneous mode.

■WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.

■Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.

■Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator.

■Do not operate WinDVD Creator 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 or tape, please close all other programs.

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

■Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN.

Before recording the video to DVD

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

■Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 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 TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD 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: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK. devices, optical digital devices.

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