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Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Removing the connector cover 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Activity LED indicator lights...8 Connecting the Power Source ...9 Cable Management...9 Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand 11 Using...
Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Removing the connector cover 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Activity LED indicator lights...8 Connecting the Power Source ...9 Cable Management...9 Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand 11 Using...
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... camera, or other (select models only) video device. G TV In Connect your cables through the clip, close the connector cover, and then route the cables through your computer from a video camera, or connect to a set -top box. L Power connector Plug the power adapter into place. I IR Emitter (Blaster) Adhere to your surround sound digital... Capture analog video from theft and unwanted changes. M Wireless keyboard Preinstalled receiver for stability and best viewing angle. D Digital audio port Connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7
... camera, or other (select models only) video device. G TV In Connect your cables through the clip, close the connector cover, and then route the cables through your computer from a video camera, or connect to a set -top box. L Power connector Plug the power adapter into place. I IR Emitter (Blaster) Adhere to your surround sound digital... Capture analog video from theft and unwanted changes. M Wireless keyboard Preinstalled receiver for stability and best viewing angle. D Digital audio port Connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7
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Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature behind the back connector cover. 1 Remove the connector cover on the back of the computer by inserting your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the computer. Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand...
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature behind the back connector cover. 1 Remove the connector cover on the back of the computer by inserting your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the computer. Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand...
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... Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to the Ethernet connector on the back of energy savings versus performance. To put the computer in Sleep mode, tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. For a wired LAN, connect an Ethernet cable (sold...
... Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to the Ethernet connector on the back of energy savings versus performance. To put the computer in Sleep mode, tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. For a wired LAN, connect an Ethernet cable (sold...
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...phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. Click Bluetooth Devices. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your HP TouchSmart PC. b For each wired computer, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the wired computers and your Bluetooth device is a printer, click the ... Refer to your network. Click Add. 6 Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. c Reconnect...
...phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. Click Bluetooth Devices. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your HP TouchSmart PC. b For each wired computer, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the wired computers and your Bluetooth device is a printer, click the ... Refer to your network. Click Add. 6 Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. c Reconnect...
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.... 2 Set up the HP TouchSmart PC with your computer to connect a coaxial cable to watch and record TV shows. Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for use a galvanic isolator when connecting to the electrical power system. To connect a TV signal to purchase some cables separately. (Availability of the... computer. To watch and record TV programs: 1 Connect the TV signal source to configure your TV tuner and your HP TouchSmart PC to a cable distribution system. 20 Getting Started (Features may need to the computer, your computer for products with Windows Media Center" on...
.... 2 Set up the HP TouchSmart PC with your computer to connect a coaxial cable to watch and record TV shows. Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for use a galvanic isolator when connecting to the electrical power system. To connect a TV signal to purchase some cables separately. (Availability of the... computer. To watch and record TV programs: 1 Connect the TV signal source to configure your TV tuner and your HP TouchSmart PC to a cable distribution system. 20 Getting Started (Features may need to the computer, your computer for products with Windows Media Center" on...
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..., the internal speakers are on the computer and then the speaker system. Connecting analog speakers For 2.0 powered speakers, connect the speaker cable to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of the computer behind the connector cover to the subwoofer...being used, 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 NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. For 2.1 powered speakers, connect the Audio Line Out connector on the back of the computer behind the ...
..., the internal speakers are on the computer and then the speaker system. Connecting analog speakers For 2.0 powered speakers, connect the speaker cable to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of the computer behind the connector cover to the subwoofer...being used, 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 NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. For 2.1 powered speakers, connect the Audio Line Out connector on the back of the computer behind the ...
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... line in connector 5 Audio line out connector 7 Auto-Start 33 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 17 button Ambient Light 5 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 4 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 9 cable router clip 7 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 39 camera position 52 carpal tunnel syndrome 29 CD creating music CD 50 using the CD/DVD drive 19 composite...
... line in connector 5 Audio line out connector 7 Auto-Start 33 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 17 button Ambient Light 5 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 4 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 9 cable router clip 7 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 39 camera position 52 carpal tunnel syndrome 29 CD creating music CD 50 using the CD/DVD drive 19 composite...
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...Launch 33 R receiver, wireless keyboard and mouse 8 recycling old computer hardware 31 remote control features 3 IR receiver LED 8 Power/Sleep button 23 sensor 23 using with HP TouchSmart 23 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide router installation 15, 16 RSS feeds setting up 46 S ...safety warnings 29 screen brightness, adjusting 17 security lock slot 7 set-top box connecting to computer 22 remote emitter cable for 22 using with HP TouchSmart PC 22 slideshow, viewing 47 software updating 18 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 41 CyberLink LabelPrint 41 CyberLink Power2Go ...
...Launch 33 R receiver, wireless keyboard and mouse 8 recycling old computer hardware 31 remote control features 3 IR receiver LED 8 Power/Sleep button 23 sensor 23 using with HP TouchSmart 23 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide router installation 15, 16 RSS feeds setting up 46 S ...safety warnings 29 screen brightness, adjusting 17 security lock slot 7 set-top box connecting to computer 22 remote emitter cable for 22 using with HP TouchSmart PC 22 slideshow, viewing 47 software updating 18 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 41 CyberLink LabelPrint 41 CyberLink Power2Go ...
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...Center: 1 Connect the IR emitter cable (A) to the IR Out connector (D) on the back...cable (B), and then press the end of the cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on the front of the HP TouchSmart...channels. The IR emitter cable is a remote control sensing device that came with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate your set...box. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, ...cable to the computer and your set-top box in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you install your HP TouchSmart...
...Center: 1 Connect the IR emitter cable (A) to the IR Out connector (D) on the back...cable (B), and then press the end of the cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on the front of the HP TouchSmart...channels. The IR emitter cable is a remote control sensing device that came with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate your set...box. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, ...cable to the computer and your set-top box in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you install your HP TouchSmart...
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... to the computer and covers the remote sensor on the front of the HP TouchSmart PC (E), not at the set-top box. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box... (input) Stereo Audio (input) D IR Blaster (output) C A E B WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in order to use the remote control, point it to the electrical power system. 10 Watching and Recording TV
... to the computer and covers the remote sensor on the front of the HP TouchSmart PC (E), not at the set-top box. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box... (input) Stereo Audio (input) D IR Blaster (output) C A E B WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in order to use the remote control, point it to the electrical power system. 10 Watching and Recording TV
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Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Removing the Connector Cover 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Activity LED indicator lights...7 Connecting the power source ...8 Cable Management...8 Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand 10 Using...
Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Removing the Connector Cover 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Activity LED indicator lights...7 Connecting the power source ...8 Cable Management...8 Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand 10 Using...
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... under the gap on the bottom-left side of the computer. Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature that is located behind the back connector cover. Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and pull gently. 8 Getting...
... under the gap on the bottom-left side of the computer. Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature that is located behind the back connector cover. Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and pull gently. 8 Getting...
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...LAN antenna, which requires a separate subscription. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. What used to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to be called Standby is ...usually through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which you want of inactivity. There are many to...
...LAN antenna, which requires a separate subscription. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. What used to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to be called Standby is ...usually through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which you want of inactivity. There are many to...
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...until the modem has completed its startup cycle. Click Bluetooth Devices. c Reconnect power to increase brightness. 16 Getting Started (Features may vary by opening your HP TouchSmart PC. Reconnect power to reduce screen brightness. Bluetooth devices create a personal area network (PAN), which...cable to the LAN connector on the router. To enable a Bluetooth device: 1 Refer to your Bluetooth device's instructions to your network. 6 Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart...
...until the modem has completed its startup cycle. Click Bluetooth Devices. c Reconnect power to increase brightness. 16 Getting Started (Features may vary by opening your HP TouchSmart PC. Reconnect power to reduce screen brightness. Bluetooth devices create a personal area network (PAN), which...cable to the LAN connector on the router. To enable a Bluetooth device: 1 Refer to your Bluetooth device's instructions to your network. 6 Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart...
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... (adapter) (purchased separately) with select models only. Or Connect an S-Video cable to the TV In (A) connector located on the coaxial line. Getting to the electrical power system. Performance issues may need a composite video to S-Video adaptor (sold separately...HP TouchSmart PC 19 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer Select models only WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the product.) Your TV tuner requires that you use a galvanic isolator when connecting to a cable distribution system. 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable...
... (adapter) (purchased separately) with select models only. Or Connect an S-Video cable to the TV In (A) connector located on the coaxial line. Getting to the electrical power system. Performance issues may need a composite video to S-Video adaptor (sold separately...HP TouchSmart PC 19 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer Select models only WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the product.) Your TV tuner requires that you use a galvanic isolator when connecting to a cable distribution system. 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable...
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... are muted. 22 Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Connecting analog speakers For 2.0 powered speakers, connect the speaker cable to the subwoofer. Turn on the back of the computer behind the connector cover. Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following are off. When the Audio Line In connector is being used...
... are muted. 22 Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Connecting analog speakers For 2.0 powered speakers, connect the speaker cable to the subwoofer. Turn on the back of the computer behind the connector cover. Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following are off. When the Audio Line In connector is being used...
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... Line In connector 4 Audio Line Out connector 6 Auto-Start 31 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 16 button Ambient Light 4 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 3 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 8 cable router clip 6 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 37 camera position 50 carpal tunnel syndrome 28 CD creating music CD 48 using the CD/DVD drive 18 cleaning...
... Line In connector 4 Audio Line Out connector 6 Auto-Start 31 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 16 button Ambient Light 4 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 3 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 8 cable router clip 6 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 37 camera position 50 carpal tunnel syndrome 28 CD creating music CD 48 using the CD/DVD drive 18 cleaning...
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...Launch 31 R receiver, wireless keyboard and mouse 7 recycling old computer hardware 29 remote control features 3 IR receiver LED 7 Power/Sleep button 21 sensor 21 using with HP TouchSmart 21 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide router installation 14, 15 RSS feeds setting up 44 S ...safety warnings 28 screen brightness, adjusting 16 security lock slot 6 set-top box connecting to computer 20 remote emitter cable for 20 using with HP TouchSmart PC 20 slideshow, viewing 45 software updating 17 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 39 CyberLink LabelPrint 39 CyberLink Power2Go ...
...Launch 31 R receiver, wireless keyboard and mouse 7 recycling old computer hardware 29 remote control features 3 IR receiver LED 7 Power/Sleep button 21 sensor 21 using with HP TouchSmart 21 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide router installation 14, 15 RSS feeds setting up 44 S ...safety warnings 28 screen brightness, adjusting 16 security lock slot 6 set-top box connecting to computer 20 remote emitter cable for 20 using with HP TouchSmart PC 20 slideshow, viewing 45 software updating 17 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 39 CyberLink LabelPrint 39 CyberLink Power2Go ...
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Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Removing the Connector Cover 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Activity LED indicator lights...7 Connecting the power source ...8 Cable Management...8 Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand 10 Using...
Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Removing the Connector Cover 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Activity LED indicator lights...7 Connecting the power source ...8 Cable Management...8 Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand 10 Using...