using compaq connections

Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by Compaq 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 Compaq Connections 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 Compaq Connections:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Chose All Programs.3Choose PC Help & Tool.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

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 Compaq Connections Service:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Compaq Connections.

5Click Disable Compaq Connections.

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

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