How to turn off "annoying" Norton 2010 messages (idle scan, etc)

A quick search did not turn up anything so requesting an answer. I am trying to turn off intrusive popups at the bottom right of the screen relating to idle scans, etc. Is there a way to turn them off? 

 

I must say that the Norton 2010 console is very non intuitive and seems user unfriendly and very confusing. This is my personal opinion/observation.

 

Help gratefully appreciated!