Operation Manual

Getting Started with Toast
Burning Your First Disc With Toast
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Burning Your First Disc With Toast
This section describes the basic process of burning any disc with Toast.
To make a disc with Toast:
1 Select the project category. In the upper left region of the Toast
window, choose the category that matches the type of disc you want to
make.
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Data — Put any file or folder on a disc for archiving or backup
purposes, for use in a Mac, PC, or any computer. See Making
Data Discs on page 43.
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Audio — Make an audio CD, music DVD or MP3 disc for use in
a computer, home or car stereo, or set-top DVD player. See
Making Audio Discs on page 71.
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Video — Make VCDs, SVCDs, DVD-Video discs, Blu-ray or
High-Def DVDs for use in a computer or set-top DVD player. See
Making Video Discs on page 87.
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Copy — Copy a CD, DVD, BD, or disc image file. See Copying
Discs on page 119.
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Convert — Convert DVD-Video discs, other video content, and
audio to other formats or for use on portable devices. See
Converting Audio and Video on page 125.
2 Select the disc format and settings. Choose the disc project and any
optional settings.
3 Add content. Drag and drop files and folders into the Content Area
from your hard disk or the Media Browser.
Tip: To show the Media Browser, choose Window > Show Media
Browser, or press Ctrl+S.