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Toshiba Satellite M40 (PSM42) User Manual

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User’s Manual

Operating Basics

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, miniDVD, 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/Multi Media Card/Memory Stick, USB

devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.