1–18 Hardware and Software Guide
Component ID
Optical Discs
Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included
with all notebook models.
■ 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.
■ 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.
❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is
included with all notebook models.
❏ Application recovery software is provided with select
models.
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 “Critical Security Updates for
Windows XP” in Chapter 12, “Security.”
For information about installing applications, refer to “Installing
Applications from a Disc” in Chapter 4, “Multimedia.”
For information about using recovery software, refer to “System
Recovery” in Chapter 14, “Software Updates and Recovery.”
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