HP HB4 manual Using updates from hp, Getting messages, Turning off messages

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using updates from hp

Updates from HP (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information about 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.

The Updates from HP Support messages are also available to you through the

Support Web site under the information for your PC model. Refer to your

Warranty & Support Guide for Web site information.

getting messages

After you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again.

To read a previously received message, open Updates from HP:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Chose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Updates from HP again.

Updates from HP opens and lists the message titles. To read a message, double-click the message title in the window. You can close this window, and Updates from HP remains active.

turning off messages

You cannot receive messages, including important Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off.

To turn off the Updates from HP Service:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Disable Updates from HP.

The service is turned off until you re-enable it.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Working with sound, pictures, and video Using the internetGetting help Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Ac power safety warningsSetting up your pc Putting your pc togetherSafety and comfort Computer safety warning Pc backConnector Symbol Description SerialPc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connectSetting up the ethernet connection Upgrading your 56k modemTurning on your pc for the first time Click Turn Off Registering your pcTurning off the pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby modeHibernation mode Automatic standby or hibernation Click Turn Off ComputerHp products work better together Making recovery cds/dvdsInstalling software and hardware devices Learning the basics Beginning to use your softwareIcon Opens Use it to Using the desktopUsing the start menu Using hp organize software Learning to use your pcChoose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpChoose All Programs Using the all programs menuOrganizing your all programs list Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the mouseUsing pc help & tools Autoscrolling PanningUsing the keyboard Switching mouse button functionsChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Alphanumeric keys Wireless keyboard setStandard keyboard features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysSpecial keyboard buttons Icon Name DescriptionKey Icon Feature Description UserPhoto MusicMedia control keys CD/DVD/MP3Adjusting the monitor Customizing the buttonsUsing a printer Using the internet About the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Restricting internet content Searching the internetIf using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programSending e-mail messages with outlook express Instant support Getting helpHelp and support center Turning off messages Using updates from hpGetting messages Resolving problems Warranty & support guideRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Online guidesWeb sites about your pc Using speakers Working with sound, pictures, and videoAdjusting speaker volume Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pcConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Using a microphone Adjusting microphone volume Using the microphone with multi-channel audioUsing hp image zone Working with digital imagesTab or button Description Projects in HelpUsing the 7-in-1 memory card reader About the 7-in-1 memory card readerSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Card Slot ReaderSlot memory card reader Card Insert Into 4-slot readerUsing your cd, dvd, and diskette drives Your drive optionsCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Drive What it doesHandling cds/dvds Inserting and removing cds and dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing music cds with musicmatch jukebox Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying cds and dvds Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerChoose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Click InterVideo WinDVD PlayerChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating burning cds with recordnowGetting started with recordnow Creating a music cd Creating a data cdAudio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning data cds using windows xp programCreating burning music cds with windows media player Cables you may need Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveUsing a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Using your multi-storage bayDisconnecting the tv Storing cds, dvds, or memory Docking a peripheral devicePlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Taking care of your pc Protecting your pc from power surgesUsing virus protection programs Increasing available hard disk drive space Unavailable hard disk drive spaceUninstalling programs Emptying the recycle binViewing the amount of used and free disk space Double-clickDisk Management LocalCleaning up your hard disk drive Removing desktop iconsClick Control Panel Click My ComputerTroubleshooting Symptom Problem Solution AudioClick Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is DevicesManager button Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor End Task Hardware installationHard disk drive Click Start and choose Control Panel Hardware tabInternet access Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer MemoryMulti-storage bay Power State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forBattery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for MiscellaneousUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds Using recovery cd-dvd creator To run the recovery cd-dvd creator programUsing the recovery tools cd System restoreTo create or to start the recovery tools cd Recovery programApplication recovery To start system restoreChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools To start application recoverySystem recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is respondingStarting system recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingSystem recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Index CD/DVDDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel