Dell Inspiron 5000e - Manual (Page 9)

8. Click OK.
Setting and Changing the DVD-ROM Drive Code
If you reinstall the DVD decoder software, you must set the DVD-ROM drive region code before you can play a movie. The region code can be reset if you relocate
to another region.
To reset the drive region code, perform the following steps:
1. Insert a DVD coded for the new region into the DVD-ROM drive.
A notification box appears, explaining that the disc belongs to another region and cannot be played. The notification also explains how to reset the region
setting.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the region setting.
Installing the Intel® SpeedStep™ Utility (Optional)
If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology, you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard-
disk drive or reformat your hard-disk drive.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\spd_stp\english\setup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
5. Click OK.
6. In the Welcome window, click Next>.
7. At the Setup Complete window, ensure that the Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.
Updating Drivers and Utilities
The Dell support Web site, http://support.dell.com, provides driver and utility updates, as well as technical assistance with questions about your computer. Dell
regularly tests and releases certified drivers and utilities for Inspiron computers. In addition, if you have access to a computer with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you
can access the Dell TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS), AutoTech service, and TechFax service. The Dell Web site, http://www.dell.com, also contains links
to these services.
NOTES: A variety of factors determine the DVD's playback performance. For more information, read the "Requirements" section
in the release notes that came with your DVD software.
The Macrovision product allows you to view you DVD on most televisions, but it distorts the video image if played back from a
videotape. The DVD decoder software provided with your system does not allow you to play back DVDs with graphics cards that
contain a TV-out connector.
If you have a TV-out connector on your computer and your DVD-ROM drive does not play your DVD title, make sure the TV-out
feature in your graphics card's software is turned off. Dell does not currently provide a TV-out connector as an accessory item.
NOTICE: You should reset the region code only when absolutely necessary. You can reset the
region code up to four times.
NOTICE: Do not install the Intel SpeedStep utility unless your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium® III processor
with Intel SpeedStep technology. To determine if your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel
SpeedStep technology, check for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program. For
instructions on using the system setup program, see "
System Setup Program ."
NOTE: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System
Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot
sequence, refer to "
System Setup Program ."