Nokia N900 User Manual page 116

116 Update software and install applications
It is recommended that you install software updates as they
may contain important bug fixes and other updates. If you
dismiss the suggested updates, you can later install them
from the Application manager.
Downloading software updates may involve the transmission
of large amounts of data (network service).
Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or
connect the charger before starting the update.
Install software updates
1 Select the status area and
2 Select Update all, or select the packages to install and
Continue.
3 Confirm the installation.
Install additional applications
1 Select the status area and
2 To open a web page with details of an additional
application, select Download.
Check the version number of the software on your device
Select Settings and
>
Phone and , and enter *#0000#.
>
Most software updates can be installed with the Application
manager. However, an update using Nokia Software Updater
may sometimes be necessary. In this case, you receive a
New updates.
New releases.
About product. Or, select
notification that a software update is available via Nokia
Software Updater.
Software updates using your PC
Nokia Software Updater is a PC application that enables you
to update your device software. To update your device
software, you need a compatible PC, broadband internet
access, and a compatible USB data cable to connect your
device to the PC.
To get more information, to check the release notes for the
latest software versions, and to download the Nokia Software
Updater application, see www.nokia.com/softwareupdate,
or in Latin America, www.nokia-latinoamerica.com/nsu.
Update your device software with Nokia Software
Updater.
1 Download and install the Nokia Software Updater
application to your PC.
2 Connect your device to the PC using a USB data cable, and
open the Nokia Software Updater application. The Nokia
Software Updater application guides you to back up your
files, update the software, and restore your files.
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