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Software Quick Reference

The PC has various software programs pre-installed that you can use with the
DVD Writer/CD Writer drive:

Sonic MyDVD

Windows Media Player

InterVideo WinDVD

RecordNow

Windows Movie Maker

ArcSoft ShowBiz

Note:

Some programs listed above may not be included with your PC model.

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Software

With this program you can

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Windows
Movie Maker

Import audio, video, and other media files
from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web
camera, or a television broadcast.

Record audio and video files to create a video
project that becomes a Windows Media
source file with a .wmv extension.

Edit and preview files.

Send movie in an e-mail or to a Web server.

Import audio files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma;
video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg;
or image files such as .jpg or .gif.

CD-Rs, CD-RWs

DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs

InterVideo
WinDVD

Play DVD movies, music CDs, and video CDs.

DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs, and VCDs

Summary of Contents for Presario 6201

Page 1: ...Compaq Presario DVD Writer User s Guide For use with your DVD Writer CD Writer ...

Page 2: ...t be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to chang...

Page 3: ...o and Data Files 4 Recording music files 5 About recording music 6 Recording data files 6 About recording data 7 Editing Video Files 8 Editing video with ShowBiz 8 Recording Video Files 11 Capturing video by using MyDVD 12 Creating a DVD movie 13 Editing DVDs and VCDs 15 Watching DVD Movies 16 Using Compatible Discs 17 Software Quick Reference 20 More Information 24 Contents ...

Page 4: ...iv DVD Writer User s Guide ...

Page 5: ...n record or write in both CD and DVD formats This DVD Writer CD Writer drive enables you to Create custom audio data and video files that can be recorded onto CDs or DVDs Store large amounts of data Record directly to a DVD or VCD video CD from a video source such as a digital video camera a TV tuner or a VCR Store edit and preserve video files from various video sources Play music CDs and DVD mov...

Page 6: ... can read and record the following video formats MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 AVI and WMV Locating Software To open the DVD Writer CD Writer software programs click Start on the taskbar choose All Programs select the program folder and then click the program to open the software Most programs are listed in this menu and others are listed in submenus Refer to the table in the section Software Quick Reference ...

Page 7: ...lorer Create a disc using RecordNow Take no action Note If this window of options does not appear you can click Start My Computer right click the DVD Writer CD Writer drive icon and then select one of the available options You can also click Start choose All Programs and then select a program before you insert a disc select an action and then follow onscreen instructions within the program You can...

Page 8: ...sted you can select Take no action and then click OK The window closes and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop Here are some of the other options you can choose To view the files on the disc you inserted click Start My Computer and then right click the DVD Writer CD Writer drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage and choose Explore To open a...

Page 9: ...ur DVDs do not use sticky labels They can cause the DVD to play erratically Instead write on the DVD with a felt tip pen to label it To use RecordNow to record music files 1 Click Start choose All Programs RecordNow and then click RecordNow The RecordNow main window opens 2 Click Make a Music Disc 3 Select one of these options Make a Music Disc from Audio Files Create a music disc from MP3 WMA or ...

Page 10: ...CD player For best compatibility with CD ROM drives and CD players use CD R discs to record music Recording data files You can use either RecordNow or MyDVD to record data files to CDs or DVDs Use RecordNow to create a copy of your personal data files and to create music CDs that you can play in most home and car stereos Use MyDVD to record video files to create VCDs and DVDs that can be played in...

Page 11: ... information about the RecordNow program About recording data When recording data files RecordNow can update existing files that have been previously recorded and can also add new files to CD Rs CD RWs or DVD RWs Any files with the same name will be overwritten with the newer version Important When RecordNow or MyDVD records data to a DVD R disc it creates a closed session disc This means that onc...

Page 12: ...n a DVD player To have these format and playback options you must export the file to MyDVD choose the formatting settings and then record the video file to disc by using MyDVD ShowBiz and MyDVD are linked with the Create in ShowBiz and Edit Video in MyDVD buttons This means you can Import your video files from your camcorder your hard drive or other digital source by using ShowBiz or MyDVD Edit yo...

Page 13: ...edia tab and then click the Book Add icon to browse and select your video files from your PC Select your file and then click Open Or Attach your digital video camcorder or other digital video device to your PC ShowBiz supports VFW WDM and DV devices 2 Click the Capture button to transfer video files from your digital camcorder or VCR to your hard drive The ShowBiz capture window opens 3 Make sure ...

Page 14: ...s from the album to the storyboard or timeline area of the window You can add transitions special effects and text Refer to the Help menu in ShowBiz for more information about editing your video files 3 Select Project and then click Save to save your video project to your hard drive This option allows you to make additional changes to your video files before recording them to disc 4 When you are r...

Page 15: ...Refer to the Help menu in ShowBiz for more information about editing and recording your video files Recording Video Files You can use RecordNow MyDVD or ShowBiz to record video files to CDs and DVDs Video quality depends on the quality of the source files and the PC speed and graphics processing ability If your video files are already stored on your hard drive or on a DVD you can use MyDVD to Reco...

Page 16: ... MyDVD program Warning When labeling your DVDs do not use sticky labels They can cause the DVD to play erratically Instead write on the DVD with a felt tip pen to label it Capturing video by using MyDVD Before you begin using MyDVD to create your movies you can capture your video files from within the MyDVD program To do this 1 Attach your digital video source to your PC A window appears with vari...

Page 17: ...o stop capturing Click Done Or Click Get Movies to add video files that are stored on your hard drive Select your video file and then click Open Creating a DVD movie To create a DVD movie in MyDVD 1 Click Start choose All Programs Sonic MyDVD and then click Start MyDVD 2 Select one of the following tabs on the left side of the window Choose DVD Video to create a DVD video that will play on most DV...

Page 18: ...DVD RW disc 4 Click Create or Modify a DVD Video Project Or Click Transfer Video Direct to DVD and then follow onscreen instructions 5 Click the Edit Style button in the toolbar select options and then click OK 6 Add your video files To transfer video from your camcorder or VCR to your hard drive attach your digital camera to your PC and then click Capture on the MyDVD toolbar Refer to the section...

Page 19: ...reen instructions to complete recording your video files to CD or DVD Editing DVDs and VCDs MyDVD can save changes back to your recorded DVD projects if the disc was created in MyDVD MyDVD overwrites all files recorded on a CD RW or DVD RW disc replacing them with the new edited files Before MyDVD does this a message appears that the disc is not blank and that the data will be overwritten Note MyD...

Page 20: ...ur hard disk 9 Click OK MyDVD copies your movie to the hard drive and then records it to the disc Follow any onscreen instructions Watching DVD Movies You can watch commercially pre recorded or created DVD movies or video CDs by using the InterVideo WinDVD program or by using the Windows Media Player program To play a DVD movie 1 Insert a DVD movie into your DVD Writer CD Writer drive InterVideo W...

Page 21: ...CD Writer drive DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW Audio and video DVD CD ROM CD R CD RW Audio and video CD VCD Important The DVD Writer CD Writer drive can t record to DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM discs When recording use DVDs that have a in their names Disc type Size With this disc you can Disc features and compatibility DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc read only memory 4 7 GB to 17 GB Play DVD movies Play DVD games...

Page 22: ...sic files Holds about the same amount of data as seven CDs Reads in most DVD ROM drives Plays in some DVD video players DVD RW DVD rewriteable 4 7 GB Make a temporary copy when creating and editing your DVD movie These discs can be erased and rewritten to Make a temporary copy of your videos pictures and other hard drive files Rewrites about 1 000 times Holds up to 4 7 GB of data video picture or ...

Page 23: ...OM drives Plays in most home or car stereo CD players CD RW compact disc rewriteable 650 MB or 700 MB Make a temporary copy of a CD Discs can be erased and rewritten to Make music CDs to play in an MP3 disc player or PC or to use for a temporary copy of audio files Make a temporary copy of your short videos video CD pictures and other hard drive files Rewrites about 1 000 times Reads in most CD RO...

Page 24: ...can Recommended discs Windows Movie Maker Import audio video and other media files from a videotape an audiotape a Web camera or a television broadcast Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a wmv extension Edit and preview files Send movie in an e mail or to a Web server Import audio files such as mp3 asf or wma video files such as wmv...

Page 25: ...ecorded DVD Re edit recorded video projects created with MyDVD without going back to original source files Preview a movie before you record it to CD or DVD View created DVDs in DVD video players and DVD ROM drives Create slide shows for your picture files Use MPEG and AVI DVD Video Recording Format Movies video formats Use DVD R discs to create movies that play in DVD video players or in PCs with...

Page 26: ...rotected music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC Create customized music CDs from CDs or from WAV MP3 or WMA files that can be played in your home or car stereo Copy and share data files Copy short video files Note Video files recorded with RecordNow can be viewed on a PC but not on home DVD video players Use CD R discs to create music CDs for car and home stereo...

Page 27: ...ing final files Create video files and save them to your hard drive Play them on your PC Create video files and record them to CDs and DVDs Play them on DVD video players Use DVD R discs to create movies that play on DVD video players or on PCs with DVD ROMs and playback software Use CD R discs to create VCDs that play on PCs with DVD ROM drives Not compatible with DVD video players Use CD R discs...

Page 28: ...our PC MyDVD Help and tutorial files To find these documents click Start choose All Programs Sonic MyDVD Documentation and then click Help or Tutorial Web sites of software manufacturers for the latest program updates Help and Support information located in the Start menu on your desktop For general information about products and services go to http www compaq com athome For answers to computer su...

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