Nokia N79 Cell Phone User Manual


 
Software updates
Nokia may produce software updates that offer new
features, enhanced functions, and improved
performance. You may be able to request these
updates through the Nokia Software Updater PC
application. Software updates may not be available for
all products or their variants. Not all operators may
endorse the latest software versions available.
To update the device software, you need the Nokia
Software Updater application and a compatible PC with
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or Vista operating
system, broadband internet access, and a compatible
data cable to connect your device to the PC.
Warning: If you install a software update, you
cannot use the device, even to make emergency calls,
until the installation is completed and the device is
restarted. Be sure to back up data before accepting
installation of an update.
The size of a software update is approximately 5-10 MB
using your device and 100 MB using a PC.
The download and installation may take up to 20
minutes with Device manager and up to 30 minutes
with Nokia Software Updater.
To get more information and to download the Nokia
Software Updater application, visit
www.nokiausa.com/softwareupdate in the United
States or www.nokia-latinoamerica.com/nsu in Latin
America.
If software updates over the air are supported by your
network, you may also be able to request updates
through the device.
Your device may be able to periodically check for new
software updates with Nokia Software Checker. Press
, and select Tools > SW checker.
Tip: To check the software version in your
device, enter *#0000# in the standby mode.
Application Update
Press , and select Applications > App. update.
With Application Update, you can check the available
updates for applications and download them to your
device.
After updating your device software using Application
Update, the instructions in the user guide or the helps
may not be up to date.
To download the available updates, select Options >
Start update.
To unmark updates, scroll to them, and press the scroll
key.
To view information on an update, select Options >
View details.
To change the settings, select Options > Settings.
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