Toshiba tecra s3 When recording to a, While you are editing a, CD recorder, JPEG functions, •Open the optical media drive, 2.Before recording the video to DVD

Operating Basics

■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 a DVD-Video, 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 disk/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 discs, please use only media recommended by TOSHIBA.

■Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write the 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 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 optical media drive.•Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, SD card, ExpressCard, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■Please verify your disc after recording important data.■DVD-R/+R/-RW discs cannot be written in VR format.

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