Understanding Dvds; Using Dvd Region Settings - Compaq Evo n410c - Notebook PC Software Manual

Understanding DVDs

In addition to the instructions in the WinDVD Player Help file,
the following tips may be helpful:
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If your system includes an optional Port Replicator or Mobile
Expansion Unit, dock or undock the notebook before starting
a DVD (not while playing a DVD).
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For best playback quality, save your files and close all open
applications before playing a DVD.
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If the DVD displays a Playback Of Content From This
Region Is Not Permitted error message, stop the DVD,
change the region setting as described in the next section
of this chapter, then restart the DVD.
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After you insert a DVD, a short pause is normal before autorun
opens the DVD and WinDVD Player.

Using DVD Region Settings

Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region
codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally.
You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region
code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.
If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on
your drive, a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not
Permitted message is displayed when you insert the DVD. To
play the DVD, you must change the region setting on your DVD
drive.
Software Guide
CD and DVD Software
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