Lenovo ThinkPad 43N3224 - Manual (Page 23)

Using Burn-Now to copy discs
Burn-Now can also copy data, video, and audio discs. You can make copies either to similar discs or to
disc images saved on a hard disk drive or network drive. You can also create discs from images that you
have previously saved on your hard disk drive. You can burn DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray layouts that
you have stored on your hard disk drive.
To copy a disc or image using Burn-Now, click Start -> Programs -> DVD Movie Factory 5 ->
Burn-Now . Then select the task Copy a Disc .
Burn-Now is also available from the DVD Movie Factory 5 Launcher when the task Copy a Disc is
selected.
Notes:
1. Copy-protected CDs and DVDs cannot be copied.
2. Copying or imaging discs without the copyright owner’s permission can result in legal penalties. For
more information on copyright laws, consult your legal advisor.
3. Saved Blu-ray images can be as large as 25 GB. Ensure that you have adequate hard disk drive space
before proceeding.
4. Burn-Now can only save and write images in ISO, IXA and IXB formats.
Using DVD Disc Recorder to make video discs
You can use the DVD Disc Recorder application to capture, trim, and record your own video to DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. DVD Disc Recorder enables one-click disc recording
from a camera to a disc. You can also create a compilation video disc with simple menus, or a picture
slideshow disc.
To start DVD Disc Recorder from the Start Menu, click Start -> Programs -> DVD Movie Factory 5 ->
DVD Disc Recorder .
DVD Disc recorder is also called from the DVD Movie Factory 5 Launcher when the task ‘Create a Video
Disc’ is selected for DVD media.
DVD Disc recorder is called from the DVD Movie Factory 5 Launcher when the task Create a Slideshow
is selected for DVD media. In this case, you can also save your slideshow to CD.
For detailed instructions on using the DVD Disc Recorder, consult the DVD Movie Factory 5 online help.
Using the QuickDrop desktop interface
You can activate QuickDrop, which is a small floating toolbar, from DVD Movie Factory. QuickDrop
enables you to drop files directly onto it to record them to disc. The Quick-Drop interface can also create
on-the-fly audio discs.
To start the Quick-Drop interface, click Start -> Programs ->DVD Movie Factory 5 ->QuickDrop.
Once the QuickDrop is started, you can drop files onto it. When you click the Burn button you will be
prompted to insert a disc.
Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive 2-9