Understanding Your Service and Support Options 12-5

Compaq Service Connection

Overview

The Compaq Service Connection software installed on your computer is an
innovative way of correcting problems before they begin. The service
automatically sends you free software updates that will keep your computer in peak
operating condition. You decide when to install the updates.
A small notice, displayed as a rotating $, will appear on the bottom-right corner
of the Windows desktop when an update is available.

Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off

If you wish to manually turn on Compaq Service Connection, complete the
following steps:
1. Double-click the Compaq Support $ icon on the Windows desktop.
2. Double-click the Service Connection $ icon.
+NOTE: If the Service Connection $ icon is visible in the Windows Taskbar, the
service is already active.
The Compaq Service Connection will remain active and will be ready to perform
updates when you log on the Internet.
To turn off Compaq Service Connection, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click the Service Connection $ icon on the Windows Taskbar.
2. Select Shutdown Compaq Service Connection.