HP Pavilion a300 HP Pavilion Destkop PCs - (English) Users Guide PAV NA/CTO 59 - Page 46

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: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Chose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tool. 4 Choose Updates from HP. 5 Click 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: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tool. 4 Choose Updates from HP. 5 Click Disable Updates from HP. The service is turned off until you re-enable it. 38 user's guide