Using Dvd Regional Settings - HP Compaq tc1100 Software Manual

Using DVD Regional Settings

Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain regional
codes. The regional codes help protect copyrights internationally.
You can play a DVD containing a regional code only if the
regional code on the DVD matches the regional setting on your
optical drive.
If the regional code on a DVD does not match the regional 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 regional setting on your
optical drive.
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CAUTION: The regional setting on your DVD drive can be changed
only 5 times.
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The regional setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent
regional setting on the drive.
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The number of allowable regional changes remaining on the drive
is displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent field in the
WinDVD window. The number in the field includes the fifth and
permanent change.
To change the regional setting on a drive:
1. Insert the DVD you want to play into an optical drive inserted
into an optional Docking Station or External MultiBay.
2. If the WinDVD window does not open after a short pause,
select Start > All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD >
WinDVD.
3. Select the Properties icon in the lower-left corner of the
window.
4. Select the General tab.
5. Select a region.
6. Select OK.
Software Guide
CD and DVD Software
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