Acer Extensa 2300 Series User Manual

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2 Customizing my computer54English VideoTo open the Video function, click Video on the Arcade Home page, to open theVideo Home page.Note: The Video feature is designed for video file playback ofMPEG1, MPEG2 (if a DVD drive is installed), AVI, WMV, and ASFformats. If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinemafunction.Two options are shown on the Video page - “Video Play” or “VideoEdit.”Playing a video fileClick Video Play to watch video files. The Video page shows the videofiles in the content area on the right side. They are organized byfolders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video.To play a video file, click on it. the video will play full-screen. The pop-up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when youmove the mouse. To return to the Video page, click “Stop.”Editing a video fileClick the Video Edit to open the PowerDirector program.PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help youcreate professional looking movies - complete with music, specialeffects and transition effects. PowerDirector provides home users witha simple tool to help them do something a little more creative withtheir home videos. You don’t have to be a video professional to enjoyusing PowerDirector.The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistryand technology, beginning with raw video footage and ending with amovie.Before you edit your movie using PowerDirector, you must first create(or gather) it’s component parts - video clips, photos, and music.