Toshiba Equium A80 - Manual (Page 102)

Toshiba A80 4-25
Operating Basics
6. Put a blank DVD-R/+R disc or an erased DVD-RW/+RW disc in the drive.
7. Click [Start] to record to the disc.
8. When recording is finished, the tray opens.
Important information for use
Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:
1. Editing digital video
■ Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.
■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using
WinDVD Creator.
■ Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving features.
■ While you are editing DVD, you can display previews. However, if another
application is running, the preview might not display properly.
■ WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in
simultaneous mode.
■ WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.
■ Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.
■ Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator.
■ Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the
computer. Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped.
■ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of your
data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin
recording your actual data.
■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD
functions are not supported in this version.
■ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other programs.
■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load
on the CPU.
■ Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN.
2. Before recording the video to DVD
■ When you record to DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by
the Drive manufacturer.
■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk
drive or it will fail to write DVD.
■ Do not perform any of the following actions:
- Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse
or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.
- Bump or cause vibration to the computer.
- Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to
reproduce music or voice.
- Open the DVD drive.
- Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK. devices,
optical digital devices.