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Learning the Basics
Using the optical disc drive
HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage
drive may take a considerable amount of time and
multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-
capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive.
Using the optical disc drive
Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music,
and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant
increase in data storage and support features that were not
available on previous video platforms. These features
include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital
surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive
menus.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to play
Region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMS. A DVD disc of a
region other than the above mentioned cannot be played
unless you manually change it in the Properties setting of
the optical disc drive. The drive will allow you to change
regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will
be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from
that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to
region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.
For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that
you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power.
When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software
that came with your computer.
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