Using A "Regionalized" Dvd; Identifying Your Region Setting; Changing A Region Setting - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Reference Manual

Using a "Regionalized" DVD

All models have a "regionalized" feature that limits the playback of discs to
specific geographical regions. The region code on your DVD drive must match the
region code on the disc.
Though the computer's region code is set at the factory, your DVD drive allows
you to change the region code. You can change the region code for a maximum of
four times. The fourth setting change you make will become the permanent region
on your player.

Identifying Your Region Setting

To change region settings, complete the following steps:
 
 
 

Changing a Region Setting

To change the drive region, complete the following steps:
 
 
 
 
 
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