8
Software Updates
and Recoveries and
System Software
Software Updates
For optimal notebook pertbrmance and to make sure your
notebook remains compatible with newer technologies, install the
latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as
they become available.
As with any other software modification, it is strongly
recommended that you set a restore point beIbre beginning a
software update. For instructions, refer to "Using System
Restore" later in this chapter.
You may find that the easiest way to update the software provided
with your notebook is to use the software update links provided at
Start > Help and Support.
If you prefer to work t]om more detailed instructions, the
supplementary in_brmation in the _bllowing sections can help
you to
• Prepare tbr any update by identifying your notebook
category, product name, product number, and serial number.
• Prepare _br a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying
the ROM version currently installed on the notebook.
• Access updates at the http://www.hp.com/supportWeb site.
• Download and install updates.
Hardware and Software Guide 8-1