User’s Manual 4-27
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 MovieFactory.
■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using
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.
■ MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected content.
■ Do not enter sleep or hibernation mode while using MovieFactory.
■ Do not operate 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.
■ Do not support 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 to 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: ExpressCard, SD 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.
■ Not support to output VCD and SVCD format.