User`s guide

Release 3.5 Release Notes
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Consider the following before upgrading you operating system:
• Save critical data, including Avid Xpress DV Bins, Projects, and
Media.
• Make sure you are the system administrator of the system you are
updating.
• Depending on your platform vendor, you might be able to perform an
upgrade to Windows XP instead of a complete operating system
installation.
• Install Avid Xpress DV Release 3.5 after the system has restarted using
the Windows XP operating system.
Setting Power Management for Laptops
There are issues with running Windows XP on some laptops. For example,
outputting to a Client monitor or digital cut to tape might blank out.
To fix this:
t Turn Power Management to Always On:
a. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window opens.
b. Double-click the Display icon.
The Display Properties dialog box appears.
c. Click the Screen Saver tab.
d. Click the Power button.
The Power Options Properties dialog box appears.
e. From the Power Schemes tab, choose Always On from the Power
Schemes menu.
f. Click OK in the Power Options Properties dialog box.
g. Click OK in the Display Properties dialog box.