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the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed and can
no longer be changed
. To change the region code, you must have a DVD with the
new region-code settings
To display the region-code status, follow these instructions:
1.
In the WinDVD window, click
DVD Options
.
2. Click DVD Region .
Care and maintenance
This section includes information on taking care of your CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combination Drive and the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.
Caring for a CD or DVD
Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept
clean to ensure that they remain readable. The following precautions help to
prolong the life of your discs.
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can damage the disc and
cause data loss.
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Handle the disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of
the disc.
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To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge
with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Do not write on the surface.
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Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.
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Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.
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Do not bend the disc.
Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive
To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive during operation,
observe the following precautions:
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Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or
might damage the drive or discs.
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Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:
– High humidity
– High temperature
– Excessive dust
– Mechanical vibration
– Sudden shock or dropping
– Placement on an inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
– Sudden temperature changes
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