Operating system support

The prerequisites for WinDVD to work are Internet Explorer 5 and DirectX 8.1. These components are not present in all Microsoft Operating systems. This section list steps that are required to update the different operating systems to allow DVD playback.

1.Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2000: You must install the latest service pack, Internet Explorer 5 and DirectX.

2.Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows Me: You must install DirectX.

3.Windows 2000: You must install service pack 4 or higher, and DirectX.

DVD region codes

DVD region codes help protect the contents of a DVD. The world is divided into six regions and specific content can be viewed only in the appropriate region. For example, content for Region 1 can be viewed only in the U.S. and Canada. WinDVD is also region–specific.

You can verify the region code of the content by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content packaging.

Region code

Region

1U.S., Canada

2Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea

4Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5Former Soviet Union, North Africa, India

6People’s Republic of China

Start WinDVD by inserting the DVD into the drive. The region code is automatically set and you can view the movie. This is the initial setting.

After the region code has been set, if you insert a DVD with a different region code, you are prompted to change the region code. You can change the region code from your initial setting up to four times.

After the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed and can no longer be changed. Thereafter, you can play DVD content only from that region.

To display the region code status, click the WinDVD Properties button on the WinDVD user interface. The General tab contains this information.

To change the region code, do the following:

1.Turn on your computer and start your operating system.

2.Click Start.

3.Select Programs.

4.Click Intervideo WinDVD.

5.Click the Properties icon to open the Properties window.

6.Click the General Properties tab.

7.Insert a single region DVD of the new region.

8.Select the correct region code for your country.

9.Click OK.

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40Y8699 specifications

The Lenovo 40Y8699 is a high-performance battery designed specifically for Lenovo ThinkPad laptops. This product has garnered attention for its reliability, efficiency, and compatibility with various ThinkPad models, making it an essential accessory for both professionals and casual users who rely on their laptops for extended periods.

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