Toshiba A200 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

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DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

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When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

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Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter before you write or rewrite.

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Before you enter Sleep/Hibernation Mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

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Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

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Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load

on the CPU.

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Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

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Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish,

then disable virus detection programs including any software that

checks files automatically in the background.

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Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance hard

disk access speed, as they may cause unstable operation and damage

data.

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Write from the computer's hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write

from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

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Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD

MovieFactory

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for TOSHIBA has not been confirmed. Therefore,

operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a

CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

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Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

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Change users in the Windows Vista operating system.

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Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad or closing/opening the LCD

panel.

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Start a communication application such as a modem.

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Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

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Install, remove or connect external devices such as USB devices,

an external display, i.Link devices or optical digital devices.

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Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

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Open the drive.

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Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep/Hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

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Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into

Sleep/hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray.

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