Cyberlink Power2Go - 7.0 Operation Manual

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction............................................ 1

Welcome .................................................................................................................... 1

Latest Features ................................................................................................... 1

Power2Go Versions ........................................................................................... 2

Supported Media .................................................................................................... 2

Supported File Types ....................................................................................... 2

Supported Disc Types ...................................................................................... 3

System Requirements ........................................................................................... 3

Power2Go Program ............................... 5

CyberLink Power2Go Modes .............................................................................. 6

Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget .........................................................6

Power2Go Mode ................................................................................................ 9

Burning Data Discs ...............................................................................................13

Creating and Burning Data Discs ...............................................................13

Burning Secured Data Discs ........................................................................14

Burning Music Discs .............................................................................................18

Burning an Audio CD or MP3*/WMA Music Disc .................................18

Burning Video Discs .............................................................................................20

Burning a Video Disc ......................................................................................20

Burning a DVD Folder ....................................................................................26

Copying Discs and Saving Disc Images ........................................................27

Copying Discs ...................................................................................................27

Saving a Disc Image ........................................................................................28

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Burning a Disc Image .....................................................................................29

Burning Mixed Discs ............................................................................................30

CD Extra & Mixed Mode CD* .......................................................................30

Using the Disc Utilities ........................................................................................32

Erasing a Disc ....................................................................................................32

Ripping Audio ...................................................................................................32

Converting Audio Files ..................................................................................33

Creating Photo Gallery Discs ............................................................................34

Creating and Burning Photo Gallery Discs .............................................34

Viewing Photo Gallery Discs ........................................................................36

Additional Burning Notes & Features ............................................................37

Using the CyberLink ISO Viewer ................................................................37

Multisession Discs ...........................................................................................38

Configuring Burning Settings............... 39

Viewing the Information Tab ............................................................................39

Configuring Data Settings .................................................................................39

Configuring Audio CD Settings .......................................................................40

Configuring MP3 Disc Settings ........................................................................40

Configuring WMA Quality Settings ................................................................40

Configuring Library Settings .............................................................................41

Configuring Video Settings ...............................................................................41

Configuring Common Settings ........................................................................41

Configuring Burner Settings .............................................................................42

Technical Support................................. 43

Before Contacting Technical Support ...........................................................43

Web Support ..........................................................................................................44

Contents

Index .................................................... 45

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

This chapter introduces the CyberLink Power2Go program and includes an overview of its newest features. It also lists the supported media types and outlines the recommended system requirements.

Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.

Welcome

Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink Power2Go lets you burn music, data, photo, and video discs in a variety of formats, including on CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. When you make a photo gallery disc, you create a disc that showcases your photos, or you can burn secured data discs with up to 256-bit encryption. You can also use any of the handy disc utilities for a number of essential burning tasks.

Latest Features

The latest version of CyberLink Power2Go includes many new features that make your burning tasks easier and allow you to add a touch of creativity to your discs. This section describes the latest features in the CyberLink Power2Go program.

New Features for Added Convenience

• New desktop burning gadget that runs on all Windows environments.

• Trim, cut, enhance, and add effects to audio intended in your burning tasks

using the CyberLink WaveEditor* program.

• Use GPU acceleration* to decode or encode video to speed up the creation of

video discs.

• Advanced and custom filtering of data files to simplify the search process.

• View and extract files in a disc image using the ISO Viewer.

Photo Gallery Disc Creation*

• Author photo gallery discs that create a photo showcase application that runs

on a PC.

• Include photo descriptions and an external URL on the disc.

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Robust Secured Data Disc Encryption

• Burn partially or fully secured 128-bit or 256-bit discs.

Fully customizable disc authoring*

• Use the enhanced create disc feature to author professional looking videos

discs.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink Power2Go. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.

Power2Go Versions

The features that are available to you in CyberLink Power2Go are completely dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.

Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. To determine your version of CyberLink Power2Go, click on the CyberLink Power2Go logo in the top right corner, press Ctrl+B on your keyboard, or select Help > About Power2Go.

Supported Media

The following is a list of the media that is supported in CyberLink Power2Go. Note that the specific media that is supported by your version of the program is dependent on the version installed on your computer.

Supported File Types

Except when creating data discs (which can accept any kind of file type), the following is a list of the file types that you can import when creating music, video, or photo disc in CyberLink Power2Go.

Windows XP/Vista

• Audio formats: MP3*, WAV, WMA

• Video formats: AVI, ASF, DAT, DVR-MS, MOV, MOD, MPE, MPEG, MPG, TS, TOD,

VOB, VRO, WMV, WTV

• Image formats: BMP, GIF, JPE, JPEG, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIF, TIFF

Windows 7

• Audio formats: MP3*, M4A, WAV, WMA

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• Video formats: AVI, ASF, DAT, DVR-MS, M2T, M2TS, MOV, MOD, MP4, MPE,

MPEG, MPG, MTS, TS, TOD, VOB, VRO, WMV, WTV

• Image formats: BMP, GIF, JPE, JPEG, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIF, TIFF

Note: *optional feature in CyberLink Power2Go. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.

Supported Disc Types

CyberLink Power2Go supports the burning of the following disc types:

• CD: CD-R/RW

• DVD: DVD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW DL, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R/RW DL, DVD-RAM

• Blu-ray Disc*: BDXL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL

Note: *optional feature in CyberLink Power2Go. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.

System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for burning. You may find that your system, while meeting these recommended minimums, requires expanded capacity during specific burning tasks.

Minimum System Requirements

Screen Resolution

Memory

CPU

•Windows 7, Vista, XP

• 1024 x 768 or higher

• 128 MB SDRAM for music and data burning

• 256 MB DDR RAM (512MB recommended) for video burning

• VCD (MPEG-1) production: Intel Pentium II 450 MHz

• DVD (MPEG-2) production: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz, or AMD Athlon 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, or AMD Athlon 2100+ or above recommanded)

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Minimum System Requirements

HDD Space

•1 GB for making VCD videos

• 5-10 GB for making DVD videos

• 25 GB for making Blu-ray Discs

Note: the system requirements are subject to change.Go to the CyberLink Power2Go home page at http://www.cyberlink.com for the most up-to-date system requirements.

Chapter 2:

FA C D E

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Power2Go Program

This chapter provides a complete overview of CyberLink Power2Go and its features. CyberLink Power2Go has several windows that vary slightly in appearance. However these windows have several consistent features that make your burning experience more convenient.

When you start a new burning task in Power2Go mode (except when creating a video disc or using the disc utilities), the program displays as follows:

A - Start New Task, B - Search Pane, C- Access Settings/Information Window, D - Erase Disc, E - Upgrade, F Search for Media, G - Media Pane (Media on Your Computer), H -Burn Now Button, I - Disc Content Area (Media to be Burned), J - Disc Capacity Indicator

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CyberLink Power2Go Modes

The CyberLink Power2Go program can run in one of two modes:

• Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget

• Power2Go Mode

The Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget is the simpler of the two modes, allowing you to burn discs in just two steps. The Power2Go Mode provides access to all of the burning features and disc utilities available in the program.

Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget

The Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget makes burning discs quick and easy. It sits on your desktop (if enabled) so you can conveniently drag and drop files on to it while you work. CyberLink Power2Go prepares the media for burning, and provides instant burning when you are ready.

The Desktop Burning Gadget is now available in all versions of Windows, and uses the following icons:

Gadget Icon Power2Go Function

The Data Disc gadget. Drag and drop data files on this icon to burn data to a disc.

The Audio CD gadget. Drag and drop music files on this icon to burn an audio CD to disc that plays on a conventional CD player.

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Gadget Icon Power2Go Function

The Video Disc* gadget. Drag and drop video files on this icon to burn videos to a disc.

The Copy Disc gadget. Click on in this gadget to copy the contents of one disc on to another. For detailed information on copying discs, "Copying Discs and Saving Disc Images" on page 27.

Note: *optional feature in CyberLink Power2Go. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.

Enabling the Desktop Burning Gadget

When you first install CyberLink Power2Go, the Desktop Burning Gadget is

automatically enabled. When it is running, the icon displays in the Windows notification area (system tray). Double-click on it to view the gadget, or right click on it for more options.

If the Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget is not running, you can enable it by selecting the CyberLink Power2Go > Desktop Burning Gadget option from the Windows start menu.

Burning with the Desktop Burning Gadget

To burn a disc with the Desktop Burning Gadget, do this:

1. Locate the files on your computer that you want to burn.

2. Drag and drop all of the files you want on your disc to the appropriate Desktop Burning Gadget icon, i.e. music files to the Audio CD gadget, video files to the Video Disc gadget, etc.

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3. Click on in the Power2Go Desktop Burning Gadget to begin the burning process.

Desktop Burning Gadget Burning Tips

The following are some tips you many want to be aware of when burning with the Desktop Burning Gadget:

• To switch between functions in the Desktop Burning Gadget, click on the

arrows at the top of the icon .

• Click on the icon in the bottom left of the Desktop Burning Gadget to open

a window and view a detailed list of the content to be burned.

• All music discs burned with the Desktop Burning Gadget are in the audio CD

format.

• If you drag and drop video files onto the Audio Disc icon, CyberLink Power2Go

extracts the audio from the video files for burning.

Configuring the Desktop Burning Gadget

Right-click on the icon in the Windows notification area (system tray) to view a list of options of configuring the Desktop Burning Gadget. The list of options include:

• Always on Top: select to keep the Desktop Burning Gadget on top of any

other programs you are running.

• Start Program When System Starts: select to auto launch the Desktop

Burning Gadget whenever you turn on your computer.

• Erase Disc: select to erase a re-writable disc that is currently in the disk drive.

• About: select to display CyberLink Power2Go version information.

• Help: select to open this help file.

• Exit: select to close the Desktop Burning Gadget.

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Power2Go Mode

The Power2Go mode is the main mode of CyberLink Power2Go where you can access all of its features.

New Task Window

All of these features are accessed in the new task window, which displays automatically when you launch CyberLink Power2Go.

Note: you can prevent the new task window from opening by default by deselecting the Display this window whenever Power2Go opens option.

If the task window is not displayed, select the New Task button in the CyberLink Power2Go main window to open this window and start a new task at any time.

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Power2Go Tasks

The following is a list of the CyberLink Power2Go features you can access in the new task window:

Tas k Icon Power2Go Function

Use the Data Disc task to burn data files to a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc*. Data files can include any kind of document or digital file. See "Burning Data Discs" on page 13 for more information.

The Music Disc task allows you to burn audio files in the MP3*, WMA, or WAV format to a CD or DVD. You can also extract audio from video files for burning or create a traditional audio CD. See "Burning Music Discs" on page 18 for more information.

In the Video Disc* task window you can create a professional looking movie disc on a CD*/DVD that contains your video files. This feature also allows the burning of DVD folders to a disc. See "Burning Video Discs" on page 20 for more information.

You can use the Copy Disc task to make an exact copy of a disc if you have more than one disc drive in your computer. You can also create or burn a disc image in this task window. See "Copying Discs and Saving Disc Images" on page 27 for more information.

Go to the Mixed Disc task window if you want to burn mixed content to a CD. The different disc formats (CD Extra or Mixed Mode CD) allow you to burn different types of media to the same disc, essentially creating two disc types in one. See "Burning Mixed Discs" on page 30 for more information.

From the Disc Utilities task window you can access a number of useful features, including the erase disc, rip audio, and audio convertor. See "Using the Disc Utilities" on page 32 for more information.

Create a Photo Gallery Disc* with your photos on a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* in this task window. These discs contain a photo showcase application that runs on any computer with the included viewer. See "Creating Photo Gallery Discs" on page 34 for more information.

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Note: *optional feature in CyberLink Power2Go. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.

Using the Search Pane

The search pane is available in most of the main CyberLink Power2Go windows and is a useful tool that can help you find the media you want to burn to a disc quickly. The search pane may have any of the following three tabs: Browse, Filter, and Media.

Note: you can also enter in keywords in the search media field to search for files in a specific folder on your computer.

Browse Tab

On the Browse tab you can navigate through the drives and folders on your computer. It is similar to Windows Explorer, and when you select a folder, the files in the supported format for the selected disc type display in the media pane.

Filter Tab

The Filter tab is available when you are burning data discs. On this tab you can filter the type of data files you want to include on your disc to simplify the search process.

Select All files if you want to view all the files in a folder, or select Custom files and then select the file types from the list you are searching for. Click Edit to customize the list of file extensions that CyberLink Power2Go uses to filter. You can add or remove file extensions from the filter list by selecting the the changes as required.

Edit button and making

Media Tab

Use the Media tab when creating music discs to quickly find the music files you are looking for. CyberLink Power2Go uses the CyberLink Media Library service to categorize your music by artist, album, genre, year, and recently added.

Note: you can set the music that is in the CyberLink Music Library in settings. See "Configuring Library Settings" on page 41 for more information.

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