Toshiba P200 Manual

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Before writing or rewriting
Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.
■Based on TOSHIBAs limited compatibility testing, we suggest the 
following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM 
media. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, 
quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite 
success rates.
CD-R:TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
CD-RW:MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
DVD-R:DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for 
General Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
DVD-RW:DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for 
Version 1.1 or Version 1.2
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DVD+R:MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
DVD+RW:MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
*DVD-RAMDVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for 
Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version 2.2
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
*DVD Multi drive and DVD Super Multi can use DVD-
RAM.
DVD+R (Double
Layer)MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION 
DVD-R (Dual Layer)MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL COPRORATION
DVD-R Label FlashFUJIFILM Corporation
DVD+R Label FlashFUJIFILM Corporation 
						

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■If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors 
may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you 
use it.
■The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM is 
affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.
■There are two types of DVD-R: authoring and general use discs. Do not 
use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a 
computer drive.
■We can support only Format 1 of DVD-R DL. Therefore you can not do 
the additional writing. If your data is under DVD-R (SL) capacity, we 
suggest to use DVD-R (SL) media.
■You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and 
DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc 
with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity.
■Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be 
able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs.
■Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/+R disc cannot be deleted either in whole 
or in part.
■Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM disc 
cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you 
delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be 
careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.
■In writing to a DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW disc, some disc space is required 
for file management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of 
the disc.
■S i n c e  t h e  d i s c  i s  b a s e d  o n  t h e  D V D - R / - R W  s t a n d a r d ,  i t  w i l l  b e  f i l l e d  w i t h  
dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write 
only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.
■Two types of DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data 
and video. Use a video disc to store video data. You can use video discs 
on a DVD recorder as well as on your computers DVD-ROM drive. You 
cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder.
■DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without 
DVD-RAM Driver Software.
■When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be 
careful not to write to the wrong drive.
■Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter before you write or rewrite.
■Before you enter Sleep/Hibernation Mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM 
writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.
■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software.
■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.
■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.
■Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance hard disk 
access speed, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data.
■Write from the computers hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write 
from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.
■Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD 
MovieFactory
® 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.
■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■Change users in the Windows Vista™ operating system.
■Operate the computer for any other function, including using a 
mouse or TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad or closing/opening the LCD 
panel.
■Start a communication application such as a modem.
■Apply impact or vibration to the computer.
■Install, remove or connect external devices such as USB devices, an 
external display, i.Link devices or optical digital devices.
■Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.
■Open the drive.
■Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep/Hibernation while writing or 
rewriting.
■Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into Sleep/
hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray.
■Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration 
such as airplanes, trains or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such 
as a stand.
■Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away 
from the computer.
■Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut-
and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error. 
						

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How to make a Label Flash DVD
Simplified steps for making a Label Flash DVD: 
1.  Insert a Label Flash disc in DVD drive. 
2. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA  
Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD 
MovieFactory.
3. Click Print Disc Label  Label Printing. Ulead Label@Onece is started. 
4. Click the General tab.
5. Choose DVD Drive for Printer. e.g.  PIONEER DVD....
6. Add and customize the look of your images and text.
7. Click Label Flash setting and choose Draw Quality.
8. Click Print. 
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA 
How to make a DVD-Video
Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a 
DV-Camcorder:
1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA  
Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD 
MovieFactory.
2. Insert a DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc in Burner.
3. Click Video Disc  Burn Video to Disc to launch Direct Recording dialog 
box, choose DVD-Video/+VR to invoke Straight Capture to Disc Page.
4. Choose DVD-Video format.
5. Confirm the capture source is DV.
6. Press Capture button.
Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from adding a video source:
1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA  
Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD 
MovieFactory.
2. Click Video Disc  New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher, choose your 
project type, then invoke DVD MovieFactory.
3. Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke 
browser dialog box.
4. Choose the sourse video then go to the Next page to apply Menu.
5. After choose the menu template, press Next button to go to Burning Page.
6. Choose the output type then press Burn button.
Set printable surface for underside. 
The availability of Label Flash function depends on the model you purchased. 
						

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How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory® 
Please refer to the Help and Manul file for additional Ulead DVD 
MovieFactory information.
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 previews. 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/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, 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 support MP3 decode and encode.
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/Dual Mode 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 DVD drive.
-  Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK. devices, optical digital 
devices. 
						

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■Please verify your disc after recording important data.
■DVD-R/+R/-RW disc cannot be written in VR format.
■Not support to output VCD or SVCD format.
3. About Straight to Disc
■Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc 
■Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV
■HDV support to burn DVD-Video only
■DVD-VR format not support to add Menu
4. About recorded DVDs
■Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players 
may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/-RAM discs.
■When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the DVD 
Video Player.
■If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be 
locked. Please use a brand new disc.
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator:
■DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■You cannot use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Audio CD function to 
record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW media.
■Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to copy 
DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.
■DVD-RAM media cannot be backed up with the Disc Backup function 
of TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/
+RW using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/
+RW to CD-R/RW using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format.
■You might not be able to use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA 
Disc Creator to backup a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was 
made with other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW 
recorder.
■If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already 
recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some 
circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as 
Windows 98SE and Windows ME, in Windows NT4 you will need Service 
Pack 6 or later to read the data, and in Windows 2000 you will need 
Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some optical media drives cannot read 
added data regardless of the operating system. 
						

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■TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs. 
To record to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other similar utility.
■When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports 
recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive does 
not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not 
be backed up correctly.
■When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to 
use the same type of disc.
■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or 
DVD+RW disc.
Data Verification
To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below 
before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.
1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps:
■Click the setting button (   ) for writing on the main toolbar in the 
Data CD/DVD mode.
■Select Setting for writing → Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu.
2. Mark the Verify written data check box.
3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode.
4. Click the OK button.
Media Care
This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and disks.
Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase 
the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it:
1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep 
them clean.
2. Do not bend the disc.
3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the 
disc that contains data.
4. Hold the disc by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole. 
Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading 
data.
5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, or extreme heat or cold, and do not 
place heavy objects on your discs.
6. If your discs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth. 
Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the 
disc. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. 
Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner. 
						

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Disks
1. Store your disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep 
them clean. If a disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a 
soft damp cloth.
2. Do not slide back the disks protective metal covering or touch the disks 
magnetic surface. Fingerprints may prevent the disk drive from reading 
data from the disk.
3. Data may be lost if the disk is twisted, bent, or exposed to direct sunlight, 
or extreme heat or cold.
4. Do not place heavy objects on your disks.
5. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your disks. Foreign particles 
inside the disks jacket can damage the magnetic surface.
6. Magnetic energy can destroy data on disks. Keep your disks away from 
speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields. 
TV-Out
Use the TV-Out port to connect to a television. Be sure to use a 4 pin type 
S-video cable.
TV OUT PORT 
						

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Setting up more than one display
You can set up your computer to utilize more than one display, effectively 
spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors.
The Display settings window allows you to adjust more precisely the relative 
positioning of the two displays when they are configured as an extended 
desktop. On the Display Settings window, the two displays can be 
positioned horizontally, vertically or in any diagonal configuration you wish, 
as shown below.
If an external display will not be connected next time you use your computer, 
you should cancel any extended desktop or clone display settings before 
shutting down your computer.
Clone display settings are those where more than one device has been 
selected and is simultaneously applicable. 
						

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Cleaning the computer
To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust 
and use care with liquids around the computer.
■Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does 
get wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry 
completely before you turn it on again.
■Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can 
use glass cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a 
soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.
Moving the computer
The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple 
precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free 
operation.
■Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. 
Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive indicators 
on the computer.
■If a disk is in the disk drive, remove it.
■If a disc is in the optical disc drive, remove it. Also make sure the optical 
disc drive drawer is securely closed.
■Turn off the power to the computer.
■Disconnect all peripherals before moving the computer.
■Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or 
back (where the interface ports are located).
■Close all port covers.
■Disconnect the AC adapter if it is connected.
■Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part 
of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.