IBM 10K0001 manual Viewing a DVD movie, DVD region codes

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The following is a list of manufacturer Web sites that contain Windows NT 4.0 DMA device drivers for system boards:

vIBM: http://www.ibm.com

vIntel: http://www.intel.com

vVIA: http://via.com.tw

vALi: http://ali.com.tw

Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for information on other system-board manufacturers.

Viewing a DVD movie

After you install the DVD-ROM drive, configure DMA, and install DVD-viewing software, you can view a DVD movie.

DVD Express will start automatically when you insert a DVD. If you want to start DVD Express manually, follow these instructions:

1.Click Start, then click Programs, and then click Mediamatics DVD Express.

2.Click Mediamatics DVD Player.

The DVD movie player window appears. For more information on how to use the DVD movie player, refer to the DVD Express online help by pressing F1.

DVD region codes

Regional coding helps protect the contents of a DVD. The world is divided into six regions. Specific content can be viewed only in the region where it is appropriate. For example, the content for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) can be viewed only in the U.S. and Canada. You can verify the region code of the DVD by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content packaging.

Region code

Region

 

 

1

U.S., Canada

 

 

2

Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

 

 

3

Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea

 

 

4

Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

 

 

5

Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India

 

 

6

People's Republic of China

 

 

The initial DVD Express region code will be the same as the region code of the first DVD used with DVD Express. If you insert a DVD with a different region code than the initial region code, DVD Express will ask if you want to change the region code setting. You can change the region code from your initial

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Contents 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive Page Contents Iv 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive Users Guide About this book Registering your optionVi 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive Users Guide Safety information ViiViii 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive Users Guide Installation and users guide Installation requirementsProduct description Handling precautions Before you beginDrive controls and connectors Installing the drive Opening the computerUnpacking the drive Setting the configuration jumpers Mounting the drive in the bay Attaching the cables to the driveCompleting the hardware installation Setting up your computer for DVD video playback Enabling the DMA settingsAttaching the faceplates Installing the DVD-viewing software Verifying software for Windows NTViewing a DVD movie DVD region codesCare and maintenance Caring for a CD or DVDCaring for the DVD-ROM drive Manually ejecting a disc