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... information. ● Get technical support. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. If the guide is not available there, visit www.hp.com/support WARNING! WARNING! Maintains your HP TouchSmart (select HP TouchSmart PC models only). Plug the power cord in a location away from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Safety & Comfort Guide Tap the Start...
... information. ● Get technical support. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. If the guide is not available there, visit www.hp.com/support WARNING! WARNING! Maintains your HP TouchSmart (select HP TouchSmart PC models only). Plug the power cord in a location away from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Safety & Comfort Guide Tap the Start...
Getting Started Guide
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..., full support for wall mounting (not the actual wall mount) is designed to maximize the touch-enabled capabilities of the screen. The HP TouchSmart PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into view by touching it there, and filter the media types that vary by tapping the... by tapping on the Magic Canvas, to change the background, write a note on the Magic Canvas and leave it in the HP TouchSmart 4.0 application are highlighted in select HP TouchSmart PC models and can be mounted on a wall using a standard VESA wall-mounting device. To launch the software, tap the...
..., full support for wall mounting (not the actual wall mount) is designed to maximize the touch-enabled capabilities of the screen. The HP TouchSmart PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into view by touching it there, and filter the media types that vary by tapping the... by tapping on the Magic Canvas, to change the background, write a note on the Magic Canvas and leave it in the HP TouchSmart 4.0 application are highlighted in select HP TouchSmart PC models and can be mounted on a wall using a standard VESA wall-mounting device. To launch the software, tap the...
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...tilted from an upright position to be operated in landscape orientation, or portrait orientation with the CD-DVD player on wall-mounting your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to position your computer Getting Started The computer can move on either side of -5 degrees to the right and left (1).... Be sure to the Wall-Mounting your HP TouchSmart user guide. 10 Chapter 3 Setting up your hands on the rails from the stand, within the range of the computer (4) when making adjustments....
...tilted from an upright position to be operated in landscape orientation, or portrait orientation with the CD-DVD player on wall-mounting your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to position your computer Getting Started The computer can move on either side of -5 degrees to the right and left (1).... Be sure to the Wall-Mounting your HP TouchSmart user guide. 10 Chapter 3 Setting up your hands on the rails from the stand, within the range of the computer (4) when making adjustments....
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... the display controls for each HDMI input: brightness, contrast, gamma (color), and volume. ● The controls have predefined settings for updates to make the adjustment. HP My Display TouchSmart Edition Select HP TouchSmart PC models only Getting Started HP My Display TouchSmart Edition 13 Select the video input: HDMI 1 (1) or HDMI 2 (2). 3. Adjusting incoming-video display settings with...
... the display controls for each HDMI input: brightness, contrast, gamma (color), and volume. ● The controls have predefined settings for updates to make the adjustment. HP My Display TouchSmart Edition Select HP TouchSmart PC models only Getting Started HP My Display TouchSmart Edition 13 Select the video input: HDMI 1 (1) or HDMI 2 (2). 3. Adjusting incoming-video display settings with...
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... lock are optimized for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately). Using Beats Audio™ Select HP TouchSmart PC models only Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out) that are set transparency, and check for updates. To disable Beats, press...music with the touch of the application screen. Using the HP TouchSmart with safety and comfort Before you to experience crisp and clear sound separation. Your computer comes ready for HP My Display TouchSmart Edition is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio...
... lock are optimized for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately). Using Beats Audio™ Select HP TouchSmart PC models only Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out) that are set transparency, and check for updates. To disable Beats, press...music with the touch of the application screen. Using the HP TouchSmart with safety and comfort Before you to experience crisp and clear sound separation. Your computer comes ready for HP My Display TouchSmart Edition is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio...
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...are touching the screen. If you are comfortable. You can also reduce glare by increasing the work surface. Getting Started Using the HP TouchSmart with safety and comfort 15 Keep your shoulders low and your upper arm close to your body to keep your shoulders relaxed while... correct body and computer positioning. The more important this is used as an input device; If you touch the screen. Locate the HP TouchSmart PC in the room to provide a balance between relaxing your shoulders and keeping your head balanced comfortably over your shoulders, try increasing the ...
...are touching the screen. If you are comfortable. You can also reduce glare by increasing the work surface. Getting Started Using the HP TouchSmart with safety and comfort 15 Keep your shoulders low and your upper arm close to your body to keep your shoulders relaxed while... correct body and computer positioning. The more important this is used as an input device; If you touch the screen. Locate the HP TouchSmart PC in the room to provide a balance between relaxing your shoulders and keeping your head balanced comfortably over your shoulders, try increasing the ...
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... the PIP menu matches the HDMI connector at the side of the computer to the computer. Choose Digital Stereo, or PCM Audio. (HP TouchSmart PC does not support AC3, DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1.) Software troubleshooting Some software repairs are on Mute. message appears ● Make sure the... HDMI cable is connected from within the gaming application to PC mode. Gaming mode Symptom Possible Solution When connecting ● the gaming device ● to the game console ports, the computer keeps...
... the PIP menu matches the HDMI connector at the side of the computer to the computer. Choose Digital Stereo, or PCM Audio. (HP TouchSmart PC does not support AC3, DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1.) Software troubleshooting Some software repairs are on Mute. message appears ● Make sure the... HDMI cable is connected from within the gaming application to PC mode. Gaming mode Symptom Possible Solution When connecting ● the gaming device ● to the game console ports, the computer keeps...
User Guide
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... vi Welcome ...1 Features ...1 Cables and accessories...2 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Connector cover...7 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 7 Activity LED indicator lights...9 Connecting the Power Source ...10 Cable Management...10 Computer Stand ...12 Computer Orientation ...12 Computer Swivel...13 Wireless ...optional step 20 Windows Media Center setup wizard 22 Connecting a Game Console...22 Using the remote control in gaming mode 24 Returning to PC mode from gaming mode 24 Gaming mode troubleshooting 25 Table of Contents iii
... vi Welcome ...1 Features ...1 Cables and accessories...2 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Connector cover...7 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 7 Activity LED indicator lights...9 Connecting the Power Source ...10 Cable Management...10 Computer Stand ...12 Computer Orientation ...12 Computer Swivel...13 Wireless ...optional step 20 Windows Media Center setup wizard 22 Connecting a Game Console...22 Using the remote control in gaming mode 24 Returning to PC mode from gaming mode 24 Gaming mode troubleshooting 25 Table of Contents iii
User Guide
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... Lock ...31 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 31 Using the HP TouchSmart with Safety and Comfort 32 Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 33 Software Overview ...35 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 35 Navigating HP TouchSmart ...35 Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software 37 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...37 Creating new ... ...42 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD of photos 42 HP TouchSmart Canvas...42 HP TouchSmart Music ...42 Moving music files into HP TouchSmart Music 43 Moving songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music 43 Album art ...43 Creating and editing playlists 44 Deleting songs...
... Lock ...31 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 31 Using the HP TouchSmart with Safety and Comfort 32 Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 33 Software Overview ...35 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 35 Navigating HP TouchSmart ...35 Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software 37 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...37 Creating new ... ...42 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD of photos 42 HP TouchSmart Canvas...42 HP TouchSmart Music ...42 Moving music files into HP TouchSmart Music 43 Moving songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music 43 Album art ...43 Creating and editing playlists 44 Deleting songs...
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...model) Find computer warranty information. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Tap the Start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the User Guides icon. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of your computer. Where to find additional troubleshooting help from the Windows community. Hardware features. Recover factory settings. Learn how to -date information... computer hardware and software issues. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to wall mounting. Get up your computer adaptable to videos about using HP TouchSmart features. Learn how to make your HP TouchSmart PC.
...model) Find computer warranty information. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Tap the Start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the User Guides icon. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of your computer. Where to find additional troubleshooting help from the Windows community. Hardware features. Recover factory settings. Learn how to -date information... computer hardware and software issues. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to wall mounting. Get up your computer adaptable to videos about using HP TouchSmart features. Learn how to make your HP TouchSmart PC.
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Separate wall-mounting hardware is required to the VESA mount adapter. Welcome 1 The hardware to adapt the computer for the HP TouchSmart PC. Your computer may not exactly match the illustrations and descriptions in ) diagonal widescreen display.** The slim computer offers features .... * High-definition (HD) content is required that attaches to view HD images. ** Features vary by country/region. Welcome Features The HP TouchSmart PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition* 58.4-cm (23-in this guide. *** VESA mount adapter availability varies by ...
Separate wall-mounting hardware is required to the VESA mount adapter. Welcome 1 The hardware to adapt the computer for the HP TouchSmart PC. Your computer may not exactly match the illustrations and descriptions in ) diagonal widescreen display.** The slim computer offers features .... * High-definition (HD) content is required that attaches to view HD images. ** Features vary by country/region. Welcome Features The HP TouchSmart PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition* 58.4-cm (23-in this guide. *** VESA mount adapter availability varies by ...
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... 58.4-cm (23-in wireless LAN to connect to the Internet through your (select models only) existing wireless network. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model D ED C C F B M A G H I J L K Item Description A LCD display optimized for an elegant touch experience. Your fingertip is sturdy and delightfully responsive. Most...
... 58.4-cm (23-in wireless LAN to connect to the Internet through your (select models only) existing wireless network. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model D ED C C F B M A G H I J L K Item Description A LCD display optimized for an elegant touch experience. Your fingertip is sturdy and delightfully responsive. Most...
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Use the built-in webcam and microphone array to your music, photos, videos, or the Web. I HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart PC on , press the button to open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to have video chats online. Or, if the computer is already turned on and ... or down, or mute the sound. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off . K IR receiver window Infrared (IR) receiver window, located on your HP TouchSmart PC, or to crop the view of the camera, creating a close-up view of your HP TouchSmart software. Allows for the following memory cards: ...
Use the built-in webcam and microphone array to your music, photos, videos, or the Web. I HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart PC on , press the button to open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to have video chats online. Or, if the computer is already turned on and ... or down, or mute the sound. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off . K IR receiver window Infrared (IR) receiver window, located on your HP TouchSmart PC, or to crop the view of the camera, creating a close-up view of your HP TouchSmart software. Allows for the following memory cards: ...
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... A Ambient Light button (select models only) B USB 2.0 C Audio Line In D Headphones Function The HP TouchSmart Ambient Light casts a glow from the computer base. Burn CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Connect headphones to the port to listen to make it brighter... DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. * HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk...
... A Ambient Light button (select models only) B USB 2.0 C Audio Line In D Headphones Function The HP TouchSmart Ambient Light casts a glow from the computer base. Burn CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Connect headphones to the port to listen to make it brighter... DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. * HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk...
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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 C D E F G L H I J M K N O P Welcome 7 A B Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations 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 C D E F G L H I J M K N O P Welcome 7 A B Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by aligning the hooks on the computer, and then pressing it until it snaps into place.
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... disc drive is flashing, do not remove your memory card. A solid LED indicates that your computer is working with no card is inserted with your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it Does A Webcam Indicates webcam activity. F Wireless keyboard and Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the computer. C Hard disk drive Indicates...
... disc drive is flashing, do not remove your memory card. A solid LED indicates that your computer is working with no card is inserted with your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it Does A Webcam Indicates webcam activity. F Wireless keyboard and Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the computer. C Hard disk drive Indicates...
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Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature located behind the back connector cover. Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To use the cable-...
Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature located behind the back connector cover. Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To use the cable-...
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... (B) or horizontal orientation (C) may vary by model) B C the computer moves forward. Computer Orientation Your HP TouchSmart PC is in a stable position on your PC in place) to the hardware components. When wall-mounted, the PC should remain with the computer stand secured against the back of the computer, and tilt it snaps...the computer stand open until it (the monitor moves forward; Take care that the computer is designed to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer. To assure that the computer screen does not move off the table.
... (B) or horizontal orientation (C) may vary by model) B C the computer moves forward. Computer Orientation Your HP TouchSmart PC is in a stable position on your PC in place) to the hardware components. When wall-mounted, the PC should remain with the computer stand secured against the back of the computer, and tilt it snaps...the computer stand open until it (the monitor moves forward; Take care that the computer is designed to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer. To assure that the computer screen does not move off the table.
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...the keyboard (A) for five seconds. You may vary by model) Keyboard: Press the Connect button on the bottom of the computer to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot) and away from interference from the wireless receiver illuminates when the synchronization command has been received and turns off ...or toward the bottom of the computer (in select models you turn on the mouse (B). A BC If this does not work with your HP TouchSmart PC. Mouse: Press the Connect button on the bottom of the computer and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again. Continue pressing the button ...
...the keyboard (A) for five seconds. You may vary by model) Keyboard: Press the Connect button on the bottom of the computer to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot) and away from interference from the wireless receiver illuminates when the synchronization command has been received and turns off ...or toward the bottom of the computer (in select models you turn on the mouse (B). A BC If this does not work with your HP TouchSmart PC. Mouse: Press the Connect button on the bottom of the computer and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again. Continue pressing the button ...
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... side forward) and slide the disc into the drive slot. You can use to access your wireless home network. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built-in wireless LAN antenna, which requires a separate subscription. Determining whether your hardware and software are compatible with the mouse, right-click...the power is designed to support a wireless (select models only) or wired LAN that connects your CD/DVD drive to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is turned on and then press the Eject button (A) on the back of the disc drive. Connecting to play and record CDs and ...
... side forward) and slide the disc into the drive slot. You can use to access your wireless home network. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built-in wireless LAN antenna, which requires a separate subscription. Determining whether your hardware and software are compatible with the mouse, right-click...the power is designed to support a wireless (select models only) or wired LAN that connects your CD/DVD drive to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is turned on and then press the Eject button (A) on the back of the disc drive. Connecting to play and record CDs and ...