Changing Dvd Region Settings - HP ProBook 5220m - Notebook PC User Manual

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.
6. Close the disc tray.
NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a media player, an
AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content.

Changing 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.
To play a DVD, connect an optional external optical drive to the computer.
CAUTION:
The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive.
The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab.
To change settings through the operating system:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System > Device Manager.
NOTE:
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
2. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives.
3. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click
Properties.
4. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings.
5. Click OK.
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The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times.
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