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Aptiva - E86/E8C DVD Frequently Asked Questions

Applicable to: United States, Canada

Q. Do DVDs autoplay?
A1. Data DVDs autoplay just like data CDs.
A2. DVD Videos will autoplay if DVD Express is open when the disk is inserted.

Q. Why don't the DVD Express skip buttons work for CD Audio?
A. CD Audio appears to be only one chapter to Microsoft DirectShow.

Q. Why doesn't the movie fill the screen?
A1. It might be a letterboxed movie, and black bars at bottom and top are part of the show.
A2. Computer monitors have a built-in black border around the screen
A3. Native mode for the DVD Express software (720x480) is less than 800x600. Maximize the window for fullscreen viewing.

Q. Can I play DVDs in my CD-ROM?
A. No.

Q. Are there audio DVDs as well as video DVDs?
A. No.

Q. Can I perform background tasks while viewing a movie?
A. Yes, but frame rate and video quality can be affected.

Q. Why does the movie restart when the computer suspends?
A. Suspend breaks the software connection between DirectShow and the DVD-ROM. The DVD encryption method
(CSS) requires that the DVD restart each time the connection is reestablished.

Q. Can I hook the software DVD output of the 2138-E86 or 2138-E8C to my TV?
A. No.

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DVD Drives

Date Created

11-05-98

Last Updated

11-01-99

Revision Date

11-01-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2138

Model

E86; E8C

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