PX30-A Series Manual

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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