User’s Manual 4-29
Operating Basics
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, 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,
i.LINK devices, 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.