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... the wireless keyboard or mouse 36 Installing a Security Lock ...38 5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ...39 Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...39 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 39 Computer Setup-Main ...40 Computer Setup-Advanced 41 Computer Setup-Power 42 Computer Setup-Boot ...43 Computer Setup-Exit ...44 BIOS updates ...44 6 Software Troubleshooting ...45 Software Repair Overview ...45 Updating Drivers ...45 Microsoft System Restore ...46 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 46 Creating data backup discs ...48 Clearing CMOS ...48 Clearing BIOS passwords ...48 Power-On...
... the wireless keyboard or mouse 36 Installing a Security Lock ...38 5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ...39 Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...39 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 39 Computer Setup-Main ...40 Computer Setup-Advanced 41 Computer Setup-Power 42 Computer Setup-Boot ...43 Computer Setup-Exit ...44 BIOS updates ...44 6 Software Troubleshooting ...45 Software Repair Overview ...45 Updating Drivers ...45 Microsoft System Restore ...46 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 46 Creating data backup discs ...48 Clearing CMOS ...48 Clearing BIOS passwords ...48 Power-On...
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... music, photos, videos, or the Web. controls 8 HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC on and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to provide a cleaner sound by filtering out ambient noise in your existing (select models only) wireless network. Your memory card reader also supports adapters for use with friends and family.* To adjust the viewing angle of the webcam shot, tilt the screen, or use instant messenger or chat software to crop the...
... music, photos, videos, or the Web. controls 8 HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC on and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to provide a cleaner sound by filtering out ambient noise in your existing (select models only) wireless network. Your memory card reader also supports adapters for use with friends and family.* To adjust the viewing angle of the webcam shot, tilt the screen, or use instant messenger or chat software to crop the...
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... memory card activity, and that your computer is working with no card is inserted. The LED is not for headphones or a microphone. 13 Headphone jack Connect headphones to the port to listen to music without disturbing anyone. 14 Power connector Plug the power adapter into the computer. 15 Wireless keyboard and Preinstalled receiver for using a wireless keyboard and mouse. A remote control is included with select models only. 11 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives...
... memory card activity, and that your computer is working with no card is inserted. The LED is not for headphones or a microphone. 13 Headphone jack Connect headphones to the port to listen to music without disturbing anyone. 14 Power connector Plug the power adapter into the computer. 15 Wireless keyboard and Preinstalled receiver for using a wireless keyboard and mouse. A remote control is included with select models only. 11 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives...
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... specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on -board audio to: ● Enabled ● Disabled Change Supervisor Password Allows you to set the on the hardware configuration. Table 5-3 Computer Setup-Advanced (continued) Onboard LAN Allows you to disable/enable the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Onboard Audio Allows you to disable/enable onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to change the supervisor password. User Password Allows you to view the user password. Table 5-4 Computer Setup-Power Option Description After AC Power Failure...
... specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on -board audio to: ● Enabled ● Disabled Change Supervisor Password Allows you to set the on the hardware configuration. Table 5-3 Computer Setup-Advanced (continued) Onboard LAN Allows you to disable/enable the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Onboard Audio Allows you to disable/enable onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to change the supervisor password. User Password Allows you to view the user password. Table 5-4 Computer Setup-Power Option Description After AC Power Failure...
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... of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, and others require performing a system recovery from files on -screen instructions. - Software Repair Overview 45 If your hard disk drive. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the on your computer works improperly or stops because of device for which you may be able to open the Device Manager window. 3. 6 Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during...
... of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, and others require performing a system recovery from files on -screen instructions. - Software Repair Overview 45 If your hard disk drive. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the on your computer works improperly or stops because of device for which you may be able to open the Device Manager window. 3. 6 Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during...
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... the password, they cannot access the BIOS in its original position. 8. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button, and then click Explore. Shut down the operating system and turn on or setup password feature-users need to manually enable this event, to clear the power-on or setup passwords-or to clear all CMOS settings. Clearing BIOS passwords If a user has configured a power-on your hard disk drive with the data copied to the disc to an external hard disk drive. Creating data backup discs Use...
... the password, they cannot access the BIOS in its original position. 8. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button, and then click Explore. Shut down the operating system and turn on or setup password feature-users need to manually enable this event, to clear the power-on or setup passwords-or to clear all CMOS settings. Clearing BIOS passwords If a user has configured a power-on your hard disk drive with the data copied to the disc to an external hard disk drive. Creating data backup discs Use...
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.... Replace the chassis cover. 9. Shut down the operating system and turn on the motherboard. This clears the current passwords. 7. Move the jumper to verify that are working properly. Plug in their default positions. 8. Allow the operating system to remove or touch any external devices that they are connected to be changed or even cause irreparable hardware damage. 6. This series of the following: ● Displays an error message describing the problem ● Sounds a beep code Power-On...
.... Replace the chassis cover. 9. Shut down the operating system and turn on the motherboard. This clears the current passwords. 7. Move the jumper to verify that are working properly. Plug in their default positions. 8. Allow the operating system to remove or touch any external devices that they are connected to be changed or even cause irreparable hardware damage. 6. This series of the following: ● Displays an error message describing the problem ● Sounds a beep code Power-On...
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... hard drive 6 memory card reader 6 optical disc 6 power 6 Remote control IR receiver 6 webcam 6 wireless keyboard and mouse receiver 6 M memory adding 16 removing 16 memory card reader 3 memory card reader light 6 microphone 3 Microsoft System Restore 46 mouse 9 O opening the computer 11 optical drive light 6 P power adapter 9 power button 3 power connector 6 power cord 9 power light 6 processor removal and replacement 31 R rear components 5 recovery at system startup 53 from the Windows 7 Start menu 52 starting from recovery discs 53 recovery discs choosing 51 creating 51 recovery options...
... hard drive 6 memory card reader 6 optical disc 6 power 6 Remote control IR receiver 6 webcam 6 wireless keyboard and mouse receiver 6 M memory adding 16 removing 16 memory card reader 3 memory card reader light 6 microphone 3 Microsoft System Restore 46 mouse 9 O opening the computer 11 optical drive light 6 P power adapter 9 power button 3 power connector 6 power cord 9 power light 6 processor removal and replacement 31 R rear components 5 recovery at system startup 53 from the Windows 7 Start menu 52 starting from recovery discs 53 recovery discs choosing 51 creating 51 recovery options...
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... of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC 7 Connector cover ...8 Back of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC 8 Activity LED indicator lights ...10 Connecting the Power Source ...11 Cable Management ...11 Computer Stand ...13 Computer Swivel ...13 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 14 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 14 Adding Hardware ...15 Determining Whether Your System Is 64-bit or 32-bit 15 Optical Disc Drive ...15 Connecting to the Internet ...15 Wireless home network ...16 Wired home network ...17 Bluetooth Devices ...18 TV Tuner and Windows Media Center 18...
... of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC 7 Connector cover ...8 Back of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC 8 Activity LED indicator lights ...10 Connecting the Power Source ...11 Cable Management ...11 Computer Stand ...13 Computer Swivel ...13 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 14 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 14 Adding Hardware ...15 Determining Whether Your System Is 64-bit or 32-bit 15 Optical Disc Drive ...15 Connecting to the Internet ...15 Wireless home network ...16 Wired home network ...17 Bluetooth Devices ...18 TV Tuner and Windows Media Center 18...
User Guide
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... model. „ Order parts and find Setup poster „ How-to videos about using HP TouchSmart features. „ Hardware features. „ Connect to the Internet. „ HP TouchSmart and other software. „ Connect a television signal. „ Recover factory settings. „ Learn how to view it , and then tap a tutorial to use the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. „ Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. „ Find electronic user guides and specifications...
... model. „ Order parts and find Setup poster „ How-to videos about using HP TouchSmart features. „ Hardware features. „ Connect to the Internet. „ HP TouchSmart and other software. „ Connect a television signal. „ Recover factory settings. „ Learn how to view it , and then tap a tutorial to use the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. „ Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. „ Find electronic user guides and specifications...
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Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 4 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 4 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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... HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC on and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to video sharing sites. To turn the computer off. The diagram shows the internal location of Bluetooth (not visible externally). 3 Built-in wireless LAN Use the built-in digital microphones to turn on , press the button to open your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC, or to have video chats online. Use the built-in your display. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off , lock, restart, or sleep. 7 Volume and mute controls...
... HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC on and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to video sharing sites. To turn the computer off. The diagram shows the internal location of Bluetooth (not visible externally). 3 Built-in wireless LAN Use the built-in digital microphones to turn on , press the button to open your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC, or to have video chats online. Use the built-in your display. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off , lock, restart, or sleep. 7 Volume and mute controls...
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Connector cover To remove the connector cover on the back of the computer, insert your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the cover with the slots on the right edge of the cover (A), and pull straight out (B). Replace the connector cover by model) A B Back of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 8 User Guide (Features may vary by aligning the hooks on the computer, and then pressing it until it snaps into place.
Connector cover To remove the connector cover on the back of the computer, insert your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the cover with the slots on the right edge of the cover (A), and pull straight out (B). Replace the connector cover by model) A B Back of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 8 User Guide (Features may vary by aligning the hooks on the computer, and then pressing it until it snaps into place.
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.... A solid LED indicates that your computer is flashing, do not remove your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC: LED What it Does 1 Webcam Indicates webcam activity. 2 Power Indicates the power state: blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. 3 Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. 4 Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. When the LED is working with no card is in Windows Media Center. 6 Wireless keyboard and Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the computer. 7 Optical disc drive Indicates optical disc drive is...
.... A solid LED indicates that your computer is flashing, do not remove your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC: LED What it Does 1 Webcam Indicates webcam activity. 2 Power Indicates the power state: blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. 3 Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. 4 Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. When the LED is working with no card is in Windows Media Center. 6 Wireless keyboard and Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the computer. 7 Optical disc drive Indicates optical disc drive is...
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... of the disc drive. The network connection to the Internet is turned on and then press the Eject button (A) on the side of the hardware you can use to contact HP Support. If the disc gets stuck, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for the telephone number to access your CD/DVD drive to open System Information. 4 After the System Information displays, view Operating System, Name. Welcome 15 Adding Hardware HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PCs may...
... of the disc drive. The network connection to the Internet is turned on and then press the Eject button (A) on the side of the hardware you can use to contact HP Support. If the disc gets stuck, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for the telephone number to access your CD/DVD drive to open System Information. 4 After the System Information displays, view Operating System, Name. Welcome 15 Adding Hardware HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PCs may...
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... speakers or an audio receiver, use the following speaker options: „ Built-in analog stereo speakers „ Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers „ Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers „ Audio receiver „ Headphones NOTES: „ The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC supports powered speaker systems only. Powered speakers require a separate power supply. „ When the Audio Line In connector is connected: „ You can switch to the internal speakers, the Audio Line Out connector, and the headphones connector. and Mute buttons do not control the SPDIF device...
... speakers or an audio receiver, use the following speaker options: „ Built-in analog stereo speakers „ Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers „ Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers „ Audio receiver „ Headphones NOTES: „ The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC supports powered speaker systems only. Powered speakers require a separate power supply. „ When the Audio Line In connector is connected: „ You can switch to the internal speakers, the Audio Line Out connector, and the headphones connector. and Mute buttons do not control the SPDIF device...
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... again to your keyboard. Welcome 25 You can choose to change the desktop background or the screen saver. Adjusting Screen Display Adjust screen display features using the keyboard: „ Press the Fn key on again. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Start button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. Hibernate mode (select models only) puts the computer into Sleep mode several ways. In Hibernate mode, all peripheral power shuts down ), and...
... again to your keyboard. Welcome 25 You can choose to change the desktop background or the screen saver. Adjusting Screen Display Adjust screen display features using the keyboard: „ Press the Fn key on again. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Start button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. Hibernate mode (select models only) puts the computer into Sleep mode several ways. In Hibernate mode, all peripheral power shuts down ), and...
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...-bit system 15 64-bit system 15 A AC adapter 11 adapter, composite video-to-S-Video 20 album art 37 Ambient Light feature 15 audio Line In connector 7 Line Out connector 9 troubleshooting 22 Windows Media Center 23 B backup 55 backup discs, creating 55 B-CAS card slot 6 Bluetooth antenna features 5 using 18 Blu-ray drive location 6 brightness, screen 25 Browser tile 33 button computer Power/Sleep 5 HP TouchSmart 5 C cable management 11 router clip 9 routing clip 12 Calendar tile...
...-bit system 15 64-bit system 15 A AC adapter 11 adapter, composite video-to-S-Video 20 album art 37 Ambient Light feature 15 audio Line In connector 7 Line Out connector 9 troubleshooting 22 Windows Media Center 23 B backup 55 backup discs, creating 55 B-CAS card slot 6 Bluetooth antenna features 5 using 18 Blu-ray drive location 6 brightness, screen 25 Browser tile 33 button computer Power/Sleep 5 HP TouchSmart 5 C cable management 11 router clip 9 routing clip 12 Calendar tile...
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... navigating 29 opening 29 start button 5 updating the computer software 45 using the software 29 what is it 29 I Internet connection 15 IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box 21 cable, connecting 21 port 9 IR receiver, remote control 6 iTunes 37 K Kensington security lock 26 keyboard and mouse about 14 receiver LED 10 receiver location 9 troubleshooting 14 L LAN (local area network) 15 antenna features 5 light, ambient 15 local area network (LAN) 15 lock, security 26 M memory card reader card types 6 features 6 LED 10...
... navigating 29 opening 29 start button 5 updating the computer software 45 using the software 29 what is it 29 I Internet connection 15 IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box 21 cable, connecting 21 port 9 IR receiver, remote control 6 iTunes 37 K Kensington security lock 26 keyboard and mouse about 14 receiver LED 10 receiver location 9 troubleshooting 14 L LAN (local area network) 15 antenna features 5 light, ambient 15 local area network (LAN) 15 lock, security 26 M memory card reader card types 6 features 6 LED 10...
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... Windows Media Center 20 Sleep mode 24 slideshows, making 35 software reinstalling 54 repairing 53 updating 45 software programs DVD Play 46 songs, deleting 38 speakers 6 adjusting volume 23 connecting digital or audio receiver 22 features 6 Stereo Audio In connector 9 support tutorials vi, 33 S-Video adapter 3, 20 S-Video cable 3, 20 S-Video In connector 9 Swivel computer 13 synchronizing keyboard or mouse 14 system recovery 55 System Restore 54 system recovery discs, making 55 System Restore 54 T tiles 31 adding a Web link 32 adding new 32 changing...
... Windows Media Center 20 Sleep mode 24 slideshows, making 35 software reinstalling 54 repairing 53 updating 45 software programs DVD Play 46 songs, deleting 38 speakers 6 adjusting volume 23 connecting digital or audio receiver 22 features 6 Stereo Audio In connector 9 support tutorials vi, 33 S-Video adapter 3, 20 S-Video cable 3, 20 S-Video In connector 9 Swivel computer 13 synchronizing keyboard or mouse 14 system recovery 55 System Restore 54 system recovery discs, making 55 System Restore 54 T tiles 31 adding a Web link 32 adding new 32 changing...
