HP SR1420AN, SR1401NX, SR1403WM Using Compaq Connections, Getting messages, Turning off messages

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:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Choose Compaq Connections.

5Click 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

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

To turn off the Compaq Connections Service:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Choose Compaq Connections.

5Click Disable Compaq Connections. The service is turned off until you re-enable it.

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