Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center

Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions.

To open the Help and Support Center:

•Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard.

Or

•Click Start on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support.

Using PC Help & Tools

The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs.

To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Click an item to view it or use it.

Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections)

Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your PC:

•Product notices

•Tips

•Special offers for your PC

Messages arrive while you’re connected to the Internet and will display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later.

Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model.

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