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Using Compaq Connections, Getting messages, Turning off messages

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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: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Compaq Connections. 5 Click 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: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Compaq Connections. 5 Click Disable Compaq Connections. The service is turned off until you re-enable it. Getting Help 75

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up Your PC	7
Putting Your PC Together	7
Connecting to the PC	8
Turning On Your PC for the First Time	9
Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account	10
Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC	11
Using Desktop Icons	12
Using Compaq Organize software	12
Using the Keyboard	13
Customizing the keyboard buttons	15
Setting Up Sound	17
Using Speakers	17
Setting up 3-connector sound	18
Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player	19
Setting up 6-connector sound	20
Configuring the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)	21
Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)	22
Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)	23
Using the Memory Card Reader	25
Working with the Safely Remove Hardware utility	26
Using the memory card reader	26
Using a TV as a Monitor	29
Identifying Cables You May Need	29
Connecting to a TV Set	29
Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen	30
nView tab	31
Displays tab	32
Disabling the TV Option	32
nView tab (disabling)	33
Ge Force tab (disabling)	33
Displays tab (disabling)	33
Disconnecting the TV	34
Using the HP Personal Media Drive	35
Connecting the Drive	35
Inserting the Drive	36
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter	37
Using the Drive	38
Disconnecting the Drive	39
Working with Digital Images	41
Working with Digital Images	41
Playing CDs and DVDs	43
Playing Music CDs with iTunes	43
Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player	44
Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD	44
Using country/region codes	46
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD	46
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9	47
Creating CDs and DVDs	49
Using the Software Quick Reference Table	50
Creating Music CDs with iTunes	52
Creating Music CDs with Windows Media Player	53
Creating Data CDs Using Windows XP	53
Creating CDs with RecordNow!	54
Creating Music CDs with RecordNow!	54
Tips	54
Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players with RecordNow!	55
Creating CDs to Play on Your PC	56
Storing Files on a DVD or CD	57
Storing Data Files on Disc	58
Copying a DVD or CD	58
Erasing a DVD or CD	59
Removing Files in RecordNow!	59
Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc	59
Archiving Files on a DVD or CD	60
Creating an Image File	60
Saving an Image	61
Burning an Image	61
Using Disc Labels	61
Disc Labeling with LightScribe	62
Lightscribe requirements	62
Burning a label on a LightScribe media disc	62
Creating a LightScribe label after burning a disc with iTunes	64
Setting Automatic Recording Options	64
Using Compatibility Information	66
Identifying Compatible File Formats	66
Using the Disc Quick Reference Tables	67
Using double-layer DVD+R discs	67
Using DVD+R and DVD-R discs	67
Using DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs	67
Using CD-R discs	68
Using CD-RW discs	68
Creating Movies Using WinDVD Creator	71
Getting started	71
Using the Preview window	72
Using the Media Library	72
Using the Storyboard	72
Identifying requirements for capturing video	72
Capturing digital camcorder video	73
Capturing analog video	74
Capturing a still image	74
Editing video files in WinDVD Creator	74
Adding images	75
Adding audio effects	75
Adding transition effects	76
Adding title effects	76
Adding video filters	76
Adding a menu	76
Making a movie	77
Recording VHS analog video direct to DVD (select models only)	78
Converting recorded TV to MPEG-2 format (Europe only)	78
Getting Help	79
Finding Onscreen Guides	79
Finding Guides on the Web	79
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center	80
Using Instant Support	80
Using Compaq Connections	81
Getting messages	81
Turning off messages	81
Re-enabling messages	82
Using PC Help & Tools	82