Using Compaq Connections; Getting Messages; Turning Off Messages - HP Compaq Presario,Presario SR1010 Getting Started Manual

Using Compaq Connections

Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service that brings
you important information for your PC:
• Product notices
• System updates
• Tips
• Special offers for your PC
Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet and may display an alert or
a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later.
Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also
available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC
model.

Getting messages

After you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again.
To read a previously received message, open Compaq Connections:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Choose Compaq Connections.
5 Click Compaq Connections again.
Compaq Connections opens and lists the message titles. To read a message,
double-click the message title in the window. You can close this window, and
Compaq Connections remains active.

Turning off messages

You cannot receive Compaq Connections messages, including important
NOTE:
Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service
is off.
To turn off the Compaq Connections Service:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Choose Compaq Connections.
5 Click Disable Compaq Connections.
The service is turned off until you re-enable it.
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Getting Help