Component ID
Optical Discs
Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included
with all notebook models.
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The discs packaged in the "Required for Setup" bag provide
software that is not preinstalled on your notebook. Depending
on how you want to use your notebook, you may want to
install some or all of these applications. You can install this
software at any time.
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The discs packaged in the "Save for Later" bag include
recovery discs for software that is preinstalled or preloaded
on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in case
you ever need to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded
software.
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If an operating system update disc is included with your
notebook, it is strongly recommended that you install the updates
immediately. For instructions and more information about
software updates, refer to
Windows XP"
For information about installing applications, refer to
Applications from a Disc"
For information about using recovery software, refer to
Recovery"
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Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is
included with all notebook models.
Application recovery software is provided with select
models.
in
Chapter 12, "Security."
in
Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery."
"Critical Security Updates for
in
Chapter 4, "Multimedia."
Hardware and Software Guide
"Installing
"System