IBM ThinkPad 73P3279 - Manual (Page 22)

Starting WinDVD
To start WinDVD, complete the following procedure:
1. Click Start .
2. Click Programs .
3. Click InterVideo WinDVD .
4. Click InterVideo WinDVD to open the DVD movie player window.
For more information on how to play the DVD movie player, refer to the
WinDVD help information on the Software and User’s Guide Super CD. If you
want to watch a DVD movie on your TV, refer to the online information
provided with your computer.
Notes:
1. Your computer has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and
video playback obtainable with the available system resources. You can alter
the default settings by changing the video resolution setting within the Control
Panel. Some systems do not have enough resources to provide full-quality
audio and video playback at all resolution settings. If you experience poor
playback performance, adjust the resolution to a lower setting.
2. Audio or video streams are decoded by software. The audio and video
subsystems need to be fully functional and enabled.
Using the CD-R and CD-RW function
The Multi-Burner drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-R discs
cannot be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM drives and CD players.
You can use CD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy
files from another CD.
CD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer MR-
and CD-RW-compatible CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. You can use CD-RW
discs to back up, store, and update files or to copy files from another CD.
Notes:
1. CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not playable on
most audio CD players.
2. The software included with this drive does not enable the drive CD-recording
capabilities with DOS, Windows 3.x, or IBM OS/2 ® operating systems.
For more information on using the software, refer to the IBM RecordNow and IBM
DLA help information on the Software and User’s Guide Super CD.
Using the DVD-R and DVD-RW function
The Multi-Burner drive can write to both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs
cannot be erased, but can be used with standard DVD-ROM drives and DVD
players.
You can use DVD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy
files from another DVD.
DVD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer MR-
and DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM drives. You can use DVD-RW discs to back
up, store, and update files or to copy files from another DVD.
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