Toshiba A500 Laptop User Manual


 
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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 DVD MovieFactory.
Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using
DVD MovieFactory.
Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving
features.
While you are editing DVD, you can display preview. However, if
another application is running. The preview might not display
properly.
DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy-protected content.
Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using DVD
MovieFactory.
Do not operate DVD MovieFactory 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, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are not
supported in this version.
While recording video to DVD, please close all other programs.
Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy
load on the CPU.
There is no support for mp3 decode and encode.
2. Before recording the video to DVD:
When you record DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by
the Drive manufacturer.
Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 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 Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display 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: SD/SDHC memory card, USB device, external display,
i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.
Please verify your disc after recording important data.
DVD-R/+R/+RW disc cannot be written in VR format.
There is no support to output VCD and SVCD formats.