CyberLink Power2Go 4 User’s Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction.............................................. 1 Welcome ................................................................................... 2 The Power2Go Program ........................................................ 3 Power2Go Express Mode ................................................. 3 Power2Go Mode ............................................................... 6 Disc Capacity Bar ............................................................ 10 Register Your Software ......
CyberLink Power2Go Burning a DVD Folder ......................................................... 53 Converting Audio Files ........................................................ 54 Appendix ............................................... 55 Technical Support ................................................................. 56 Web Support .................................................................... 56 Fax Support ......................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the CyberLink Power2Go program, starting with a description of the program’s functions, followed by an explanation of Power2Go’s two burning modes, Power2Go mode and Power2Go Express mode. The chapter ends with a list of recommended system minimum requirements. This chapter contains the following sections: • Welcome on p.2 • The Power2Go Program on p.3 • Register Your Software on p.11 • Supported File & Disc Types on p.13 • System Requirements on p.
CyberLink Power2Go Welcome Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital video tools! CyberLink Power2Go is a disc-burning program, which is a handy utility for burning discs containing movies made using CyberLink’s moviemaking software, or when you want to make music discs, data discs, and even bootable discs. Power2Go’s main features include the following: • burns data, music, movie, and mixed media discs • converts audio files to and from the .MP3, .WAV, and .
Chapter 1: Introduction The Power2Go Program The CyberLink Power2Go program can run in either of two modes: Power2Go Express mode or Power2Go mode. Power2Go Express mode is the simpler of the two modes, allowing you to burn discs in two steps. Power2Go mode, on the other hand, offers you access to more options and disc utilities. Power2Go Express Mode Power2Go Express mode uses the following icons, placed on your desktop: Drag data files to this icon to burn a data disc.
CyberLink Power2Go Burning in Power2Go Express Mode Dragging files in appropriate formats to these icons prepares Power2Go to burn a disc. You can double-click the icon to open a window for further modification of your burning configuration. • To burn a data disc, see Burn a Data Disc in Power2Go Express Mode on p.26. • To burn an Audio CD music disc, see Burn an Audio CD Music Disc in Power2Go Express Mode on p.30. • To burn a movie disc, see Burn a Video/Photo Disc in Power2Go Express Mode on p.34.
Chapter 1: Introduction Configuring Power2Go Express Mode Right-clicking the icon on the system tray opens a command menu to control Power2Go Express mode icons, to erase a disc, and to control the Power2Go program. Use one of the Hide options to remove an icon from display on the desktop. (The option then becomes Show, allowing you to display the icon again.) You can also choose to display large or normal-sized icons on the desktop.
CyberLink Power2Go Power2Go Mode Power2Go mode opens in a program interface. By default, the Select a Burning Task window opens each time you run the program in Power2Go mode. Power2Go mode also displays a program window with a column of buttons that allow you to perform each of Power2Go’s different tasks. To begin a burning task in the Select a Burning Task window, click an icon, then click OK to begin your task.
Chapter 1: Introduction The icons available in the Select a Burning Task window are described below: Burns data files to disc. Burns audio files to disc. Burns video files to disc. Copies disc content onto a blank disc. Burns mixed media content to disc. > Burns a disc image to disc. (See Burning a Disc Image on p.48.) > Saves a disc image to your hard drive for future burning. (See Saving a Disc Image on p.49.) > > > > Erases a rewritable disc. (See Erasing a Disc on p.50.
CyberLink Power2Go When you close (or disable) the Select a Burning Task window, the Power2Go program displays a row of buttons at the top, which allow you to access certain important functions.
Chapter 1: Introduction The available buttons are described below: Starts a new burning task. Opens an existing project. Saves an existing project. Click the down-arrow to save a project under a different name. Refreshes the displayed disc/drive information. Displays disc, drive, and project configuration information. Erases a disc. Copies a disc. Burns a disc. Opens the help file. Displays Power2Go version information.
CyberLink Power2Go Disc Capacity Bar At the bottom of the program window is the disc capacity bar, which displays a graph of the current and maximum capacity of the disc. (The capacity bar appears after you have selected a burning task.) Below the graph is detailed information about the disc, such as the number of folders and files in the current project and on the disc, as well as the disc’s free and used space. Use this bar to keep track of the amount of content you add to the disc.
Chapter 1: Introduction Register Your Software After you install the program, a registration window opens, prompting you to register your product. It is important to register your software in order to receive technical support or other information from CyberLink. To register your software, do this: 1. Enter your personal information in the First Name, Last Name, and Email entry boxes.
CyberLink Power2Go Supported File & Disc Types • Music formats: Audio CD, .MP3, .WMA, .WAV • Video formats: .AVI, .DAT, .MPE, .MPG, .MPEG • Image formats: .BMP, .JPE, .JPEG, .JPG, .
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
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Chapter 2: Burning CyberLink Power2Go offers a number of burning functions, including burning data discs, music discs, video/photo discs, mixed discs, and bootable discs, as well as copying the entire contents of a disc. You can burn to CD or DVD in a variety of formats. Before burning a disc, you can set your burning configuration to ensure proper burning. This chapter contains the following sections: • Before Burning a Disc on p.16 • Burning Discs on p.25 • Copying Discs on p.
CyberLink Power2Go Before Burning a Disc Before you begin burning discs, you may want to set your burning configuration to match your burning drive and the discs you want to burn. The Configuration/Information button opens a window that displays disc and drive configuration information. Configuration Options To open the Configuration/Information window, click in the main program window.
Chapter 2: Burning Data Tab The Data tab displays options for making a Data, CD Extra, or Mixed Mode CD. • Make this disc bootable: You can create a bootable CD/ DVD, which you can use to boot your computer from your CD/DVD drive if your operating system ever fails. Burning a bootable CD/DVD requires a bootable file (either on your hard drive or on a bootable floppy disc). Check Use a bootable image file, then click Browse... to locate the file you want to use, or check Use a bootable floppy disc.
CyberLink Power2Go Audio CD Tab The Audio CD tab displays options for making an Audio CD music disc, or CD Extra or Mixed Mode CD. • Enable CD text: allows you to add textual information (album or artist name) to audio tracks. MP3 Quality Tab The MP3 Quality tab displays options for making an MP3 music disc. • Quality: Select a quality from the drop-down box. • Auto-generate playlist: creates a playlist based on the songs you have added to your disc.
Chapter 2: Burning WMA Quality Tab The WMA Quality tab displays options for making a WMA music disc. • Quality: Select a quality from the drop-down box. • Auto-generate playlist: creates a playlist based on the songs you have added to your disc.
CyberLink Power2Go Video Tab (for VCD) The Video tab displays options for making a VCD or video DVD. The options described below pertain to VCDs only. • TV format: Set the TV format (NTSC or PAL) of the video you are burning to disc. • Back up photos on disc: Make backup copies of your original photos whose resolution is higher than that of your final movie production. • Include DVD auto-player: Includes CyberLink’s PowerDVD software player.
Chapter 2: Burning Video Tab (for DVD) The Video tab displays options for making a VCD or video DVD. The options described below pertain to DVDs only. • TV format: Set the TV format (NTSC or PAL) of the video you are burning to disc. • Burn to Hard Drive: Check an option to burn both a disc image and a DVD folder, or only a DVD folder, to your hard drive. If you check the Create DVD folder on hard drive option, click Browse... to locate the folder you want to use.
CyberLink Power2Go HighMAT Tab The HighMAT tab displays options for making a HighMAT disc. • Slide Duration: Select a duration from the drop-down box. To control a slideshow manually, select Manual. • Transition: Select the transition type (None or Wipe Right) you want to use in your slide show. • Background Music: To set background music on your disc’s menu page, click Browse..., then locate the music file you want to use.
Chapter 2: Burning Common Tab The Common tab displays options available when burning different kinds of discs. • Disc name: Enter a name for the disc. The disc name appears on a disc player when the disc is played. • Use original date and time: This option uses the original date and time of the files that will be burned to the disc. • Use current date and time: This option uses the current date and time on your computer. • Use this date and time: This option uses a date and time of your choosing.
CyberLink Power2Go Burner Tab The Burner tab displays information about your disc burner and options for controlling its functioning. • Burner: Displays the selected disc burner. • Write speed: Select a write speed from the drop-down list. • Number of copies: Enter the number of copies of the disc you want to burn. • Enable buffer underrun protection: Enabling this option ensures that data is written to disc without interruption. (An interruption in data can result in an unusable disc.
Chapter 2: Burning Burning Discs The fastest way to burn any kind of disc is to drag and drop files from Windows Explorer onto the appropriate icon on the desktop. This method of burning is called Power2Go Express mode. This method is presented first in each of the following sections, as you may be able to accomplish your burning task without even opening the Power2Go program.
CyberLink Power2Go Burn a Data Disc The Data Disc option allows you to burn data files to a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or DVD-RAM disc. Data files can include images and any other document files. You can also create a bootable CD/DVD, which you can use to boot your computer from your CD/ DVD drive if your operating system ever fails. Burn a Data Disc in Power2Go Express Mode To burn a data disc in Power2Go Express mode, do this: 1. Open Windows Explorer, then locate the files you want to burn. 2.
Chapter 2: Burning Burn a Data Disc in Power2Go Mode To burn a data disc in Power2Go mode, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Data Disc icon, then select the type of disc (CD or DVD) you want to create. The Data Disc window opens. 2. Select your burning drive from the drop-down box. 3. Highlight the files or folders you want to burn, then drag to the destination disc or click . • To remove a file, highlight it, then click • To remove all files, click . .
CyberLink Power2Go Burn a Bootable Data Disc from an Image File To burn a bootable data disc from an image file, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Data Disc icon, then select CD or DVD. 2. Highlight the files or folders you want to burn, then drag to the destination disc or click . Note: You can burn a bootable disc with or without adding other data. 28 3. Click . The Configuration/Information window opens to the Data tab. 4.
Chapter 2: Burning Burn a Bootable Data Disc from a Floppy Disc To burn a bootable data disc from a bootable floppy disc, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Data Disc icon, then select CD or DVD. 2. Highlight the files or folders you want to burn, then drag to the destination disc or click . Note: You can burn a bootable disc with or without adding other data. 3. Click . The Configuration/Information window opens to the Data tab. 4.
CyberLink Power2Go Burn a Music Disc The Music Disc option allows you to burn audio files to a CD or DVD. Depending on the audio file format you burn to, you may require a special player or player software to be able to listen to your disc. Burn an Audio CD Music Disc in Power2Go Express Mode To burn a music disc in Power2Go Express mode, do this: 1. Open Windows Explorer, then locate the files you want to burn. 2. Drag the files to the Music icon.
Chapter 2: Burning Burn an Audio CD Music Disc in Power2Go Mode To burn an Audio CD music disc in Power2Go mode, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Music Disc icon. Select CD, then check the Audio CD format. The Audio Disc window opens. 2. 3. Select your burning drive from the drop-down box. Locate your music files in the directory on the left. Highlight the files you want to burn on the right, then drag to the list at the bottom of the window or click .
CyberLink Power2Go 5. Modify your burning configuration (if necessary), then click Burn. Power2Go burns the disc. Burn an MP3/WMA Music Disc in Power2Go Mode To burn an MP3/WMA music disc in Power2Go mode, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Music Disc icon. Select CD or DVD, then check the MP3 or WMA format. The MP3/WMA Disc window opens. 2. 3. Select your burning drive from the drop-down box. Locate your music files in the directory on the left.
Chapter 2: Burning 4. 5. When you have added all of the content that you want to burn, click . The Configuration/Information window opens to the Burner tab. (See Burner Tab on p.24.) Modify your burning configuration (if necessary), then click Burn. Power2Go burns the disc.
CyberLink Power2Go Burn a Video/Photo Disc The Video/Photo Disc option allows you to burn movie files to CD/ DVD. You can also burn a slide show to disc or include a slide show along with your movie. Burn a Video/Photo Disc in Power2Go Express Mode To burn a video/photo disc in Power2Go Express mode, do this: 1. Open Windows Explorer, then locate the files you want to burn.
Chapter 2: Burning Burn a Video/Photo Disc in Power2Go Mode To burn a video/photo disc in Power2Go mode, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Video/Photo Disc icon. Select Video CD or DVD-Video, then click OK. The Video/Photo Disc window opens. 2. Select your burning drive from the drop-down box. 3. Click to add files to your disc. • To remove a file, highlight it, then click . • To remove all files, click .
CyberLink Power2Go 4. To add a slide show, click . The Slide Show Editor opens. • To remove a file, highlight it, then click . • To remove all files, click . • To move a slide left or right in the Slide Show Content pane, highlight it, then click or . • To rotate a slide, click its thumbnail, then click one of the rotate buttons. • To sort slides, click , then select a sorting method. • To browse for background music, click 5. , then locate the music file you want to use.
Chapter 2: Burning Burn a Mixed Disc The Mixed Disc option allows you to burn mixed content to CD. The different disc formats (CD Extra, Mixed Mode CD, and HighMAT) allow you to burn different types of media to the same disc. Each of the formats is slightly different, so the different formats are presented seperately below. CD Extra The CD Extra format allows you to burn audio files (in .CDA, .MP3, .WAV, or .WMA format) in Audio CD format followed by data files and folders on the same CD-R/RW disc.
CyberLink Power2Go 3. Drag and drop music files to the middle pane. (Dragging a folder to the pane adds the music files it contains, but does not create a folder on the disc.) Note: If you drag music files to the bottom pane, you will be unable to play them later, as they will be read as data files. • To remove a file, highlight it, then click • To remove all files, click . . • To move a file up or down in the list, highlight it, then click or .
Chapter 2: Burning Mixed Mode CD Mixed Mode format allows you to burn data files and folders followed by audio files (in .CDA, .MP3, .WAV, or .WMA format) in Audio CD format on the same CD-R/RW disc. You can play the music on your computer with the proper playback software, and view the data files like a normal data disc. To burn a Mixed Mode CD disc, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Mixed Disc icon, then select Mixed Mode CD. The Mixed Mode CD window opens. 2.
CyberLink Power2Go • To remove a file, highlight it, then click . • To remove all files, click . • To move a file up or down in the list, highlight it, then click or . • To play a file before burning, highlight it, then click 5. . Click to stop. Drag the slider to set the audio volume level. When you have added all of the content that you want to burn, click . The Configuration/Information window opens to the Burner tab, to allow you to set your burning configuration.
Chapter 2: Burning HighMAT CD HighMAT format allows you to burn a specially formatted data disc with movie, image, and music files that can be played on your computer or on a HighMAT player. Since the files are copied onto the disc instead of encoded, this format offers the advantage of retaining the original file quality. To burn a HighMAT disc, do this: 1. Open Power2Go. In the Select a Burning Task window, click the Mixed Disc icon, then select HighMAT. The HighMAT window opens. 2.
CyberLink Power2Go • To play a file before burning, highlight it, then click . The Media Preview window opens, in which you can preview media clips using full playback controls. 4. When you have added all of the content that you want to burn, click . The Configuration/Information window opens to the Burner tab, to allow you to set your burning configuration. (For more information, see Burner Tab on p.24.) 5. 42 Make any necessary modifications to your burning configuration, then click Burn.
Chapter 2: Burning Copying Discs The Copy Disc option allows you to make an exact copy of a disc of any format. However, you must copy the disc contents onto a blank disc of the same format. (You cannot, for example, copy content from a CD onto a DVD.) Note: Some discs may not be copied if they are copy-protected or contain errors. The procedures for copying a disc from inside the Power2Go program or in Power2Go Express mode are very similar.
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Chapter 3: Disc Utilities In addition to simple disc burning functions, CyberLink Power2Go offers a number of other utilities for managing your discs and your disc image files, as well as for ripping audio tracks from an Audio CD onto your hard disk. These utilities are available in the Select a Burning Task window in Power2Go mode. This chapter contains the following sections: • Burning a Disc Image on p.48 • Saving a Disc Image on p.49 • Erasing a Disc on p.50 • Ripping Audio on p.
CyberLink Power2Go Burning a Disc Image A disc image is a duplicate of the content and file structure that is destined to be burned to disc. Using Power2Go, you can burn a disc image to CD or DVD. Burning a disc image to disc allows you to restore a saved disc image to disc as well as burn disc images created by the CyberLink Image Recorder. To burn a disc image, do this: 1. Start CyberLink Power2Go. 2. In the Select a Burning Task window, click Disc Utilities, then select Burn Disc Image. 3.
Chapter 3: Disc Utilities Saving a Disc Image Save a disc image onto your hard drive. This function is useful for backing up your disc onto your hard drive for future burning tasks. To save a disc image, do this: 1. Start CyberLink Power2Go. 2. In the Select a Burning Task window, click Disc Utilities, then select Save Disc Image. 3. Insert your disc. If necessary, select your source drive in the From drop-down box. 4.
CyberLink Power2Go Erasing a Disc If you are using a rewritable disc, you can erase content that has been previously recorded onto it. This allows you to reuse the same discs over and over without the need to continually buy new discs. Most manufacturers suggest that current rewritable discs can be written to about 1,000 times. To erase a disc, do this: 1. Start CyberLink Power2Go. 2. In the Select a Burning Task window, click Disc Utilities, then select Erase Disc. 3.
Chapter 3: Disc Utilities Ripping Audio The Rip Audio function copies audio tracks from an Audio CD to your hard drive in .MP3, .WAV, or .WMA format. Keeping copies of your CDs on your hard drive allows you to play songs from numerous CDs without changing discs in your computer's disc drive and also saves wear and tear on your physical CD collection. To rip audio files to your hard drive, do this: 1. Start CyberLink Power2Go. 2.
CyberLink Power2Go 5. Locate the folder you want to rip the audio tracks to. • You can select a different audio format or quality, if desired. 6. 52 Click Go to start. Power2Go displays the real-time progress of the task. When the task is completed, a screen message appears, informing you of the status.
Chapter 3: Disc Utilities Burning a DVD Folder A DVD folder is a directory folder specifically created to store media content destined to be burned to disc. Using the Burn DVD Folder utility, you can burn a DVD folder to a DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or DVD-RAM disc. To burn a DVD folder, do this: 1. Start CyberLink Power2Go. 2. In the Select a Burning Task window, click Disc Utilities, then select Burn DVD Folder. 3. Click Browse..., then select a destination folder. 4.
CyberLink Power2Go Converting Audio Files Use the Audio Converter utility to convert an audio file to a different audio format. (You can convert to and from the .MP3, .WAV, and .WMA formats.) You can also convert an audio file to a different quality. To convert an audio file, do this: 1. Start CyberLink Power2Go. 2. In the Select a Burning Task window, click Disc Utilities, then select Convert Audio. The Audio File Converter window opens. 3. Click , then select the file(s) you want to convert.
Appendix This chapter contains technical support information as well as a reference section to help answer questions you may have about the different disc technologies available in CyberLink Power2Go. This chapter contains the following sections: • Technical Support on p.56 • CD vs. DVD on p.
CyberLink Power2Go Technical Support Before asking CyberLink for technical support, please refer to this user's guide or online help for information. It contains all the information you generally need to use the program. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. If your problem is not resolved using the above methods, please feel free to contact CyberLink for technical support.
Chapter 4: Appendix Telephone Support You are welcome to call the CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at the phone number listed below during hours of availability: CyberLink Technical Support Information Support Phone Number (886) 2-8667-1298 Support Hours 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Taiwan time (GMT +8:00) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users. Please be sure to have your CD-key (located on your CD case) on hand when calling.
CyberLink Power2Go CD vs. DVD CDs and DVDs look the same and do pretty much the same thing: store data. Both can be used to record data, music, or video files. However, CDs and DVDs are incompatible, bringing different advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the decision of which to use is left up to you.
Chapter 4: Appendix CD Types CDs contain up to 74/80 minutes of high quality video or 650/700 MB of data. CD-R CD-R is a once-writable format. CD-RW burners and most new DVD burners can write in CD-R, and most DVD players can also read this format. The CD-R format is commonly used for distribution of computer data and digital audio. CD-RW CD-RW is a rewritable CD format. CD-RW burners and most new DVD burners can write in CD-RW, and most DVD players can also read this format.
CyberLink Power2Go DVD Types DVD is a high capacity disc that holds anywhere from 4.7-17 GB of data, or from roughly 2-8 hours of video (depending on the type of DVD). Using the High Quality setting, you can expect to be able to record 1-2 hours of video.) DVDs can be played on DVD players and computers equipped with DVD drives. For more detailed information on DVD-R/RW formats, see www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd or other web sources. For more detailed information on DVD+R/RW formats, see www.dvdrw.
Chapter 4: Appendix DVD-RAM DVD-RAM is a DVD format that can be written/ rewritten to about 100,000 times. While DVD-RAM’s boasts technological advances, it is incompatible with many DVD burners and players.
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Index A About Power2Go 5 Always on Top 5 Audio CD, burning 31 Audio Converter 54 audio tracks, ripping to hard disk 51 auto-run option 17 B backing up photos on disc 20, 21 before burning configuring burning options 16 writing a simulation 24 bootable CD, burning 28 CD, options 17 floppy disc 17, 29 image file 28 buffer underrun protection 24 Burn Disc button 9 Burn Disc Image icon 7 Burn DVD Folder 53 burning Audio CD 31 bootable data disc 28 CD Extra 38 configuration 16 data discs 26 disc images 48 High
CyberLink Power2Go D F Data Disc burning in Power2Go Express mode 26 burning in Power2Go mode 27 configuration options 17 Power2Go Express icon 3 Power2Go mode icon 7 date and time options 23 disc copying 44 name 23 disc image burning 48 saving 49 disc utilities Burn Disc Image 48 Erase Disc 50 Rip Audio 51 Save Disc Image 49 DVD types 60 vs.
Index 30 MP3, burning in Power2Go mode 32 Power2Go mode icon 7 WMA, burning in Power2Go mode 32 N New Project button 9 number of copies 24 O copying discs 44 Power2Go Version button 9 Q quick erase 50 R Open Existing Project button 9 Rec button 4 Refresh button 9 Rip Audio procedure 51 P S phone number, tech support 57 photos backing up on disc 20, 21 Power2Go Express 3 burning data discs 26 burning movie discs 34 burning music discs 30 Copy Disc icon 3 copying discs 44 Data Disc icon 3 Movie Dis
CyberLink Power2Go U upgrade your software 12 V verify recorded data option 24 Video Disc Power2Go mode icon 7 W Web sites for technical support 56 WMA CD, burning 32 write simulation 24 speed 24 write-protect a CD 24 66
