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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 ...Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 11 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 12 Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off 13 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Changing Power Settings ...14 Connecting to the Internet...14 Setting up...
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 ...Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 11 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 12 Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off 13 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Changing Power Settings ...14 Connecting to the Internet...14 Setting up...
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... Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 31 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 33 Navigating HP TouchSmart ...34 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software 36 Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard 36 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...37 HP TouchSmart Browser ...37 HP TouchSmart Photo...38 HP TouchSmart Music ...38 HP TouchSmart Video ...38 Webcam and Microphone...
... Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 31 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 33 Navigating HP TouchSmart ...34 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software 36 Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard 36 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...37 HP TouchSmart Browser ...37 HP TouchSmart Photo...38 HP TouchSmart Music ...38 HP TouchSmart Video ...38 Webcam and Microphone...
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... my homepage view 45 How do I temporarily hide a tile 45 How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage 45 How do I change the icons designating my tiles 45 What is an RSS feed? ...45 How ...do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos 50 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 50 How do I make a video playlist 51 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 51 How do ... webcam and microphones 52 What is the time limit of my video recordings 52 What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam 52 How do I make a video chat or a conference call 53 How do I create and save...
... my homepage view 45 How do I temporarily hide a tile 45 How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage 45 How do I change the icons designating my tiles 45 What is an RSS feed? ...45 How ...do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos 50 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 50 How do I make a video playlist 51 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 51 How do ... webcam and microphones 52 What is the time limit of my video recordings 52 What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam 52 How do I make a video chat or a conference call 53 How do I create and save...
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...Type of your computer. Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. Upgrade or replace components of information Set up your HP TouchSmart PC. Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the Online Help icon....TV programs on the computer. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Find features of the computer hardware. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer model. Learn ...
...Type of your computer. Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. Upgrade or replace components of information Set up your HP TouchSmart PC. Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the Online Help icon....TV programs on the computer. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Find features of the computer hardware. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer model. Learn ...
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... fun and engaging touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition* 64.8-cm diagonal widescreen display. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 do not copy copyright-protected material), HP Pocket Media Drive bay, softwarecontrolled ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, Brightview display, Wireless... speakers. (The specifications for the 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) are draft specifications and are not final. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images.
... fun and engaging touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition* 64.8-cm diagonal widescreen display. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 do not copy copyright-protected material), HP Pocket Media Drive bay, softwarecontrolled ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, Brightview display, Wireless... speakers. (The specifications for the 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) are draft specifications and are not final. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images.
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...all you need to view HD images. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model CD EDF C G B P A O H I J K L N M Item Description A LCD display optimized The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art 64.8-cm diagonal for an elegant...actual performance may vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; Your fingertip is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. The durable glass panel is intended. B Bluetooth (select models only) Use Bluetooth to connect to Bluetooth-enabled devices....
...all you need to view HD images. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model CD EDF C G B P A O H I J K L N M Item Description A LCD display optimized The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art 64.8-cm diagonal for an elegant...actual performance may vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; Your fingertip is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. The durable glass panel is intended. B Bluetooth (select models only) Use Bluetooth to connect to Bluetooth-enabled devices....
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...the lower-right side of the notebook to communicate with other files directly from your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off the computer. Item Description (continued) C Built-in wireless LAN Use the built-in digital microphone array...videos, or the Web. To turn off your HP TouchSmart software. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on , press the button to your favorite TV shows. Or, if the computer is already turned on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to open your computer, ...
...the lower-right side of the notebook to communicate with other files directly from your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off the computer. Item Description (continued) C Built-in wireless LAN Use the built-in digital microphone array...videos, or the Web. To turn off your HP TouchSmart software. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on , press the button to your favorite TV shows. Or, if the computer is already turned on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to open your computer, ...
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... watching your CD collection. Read and play CD-ROM, 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 our products for a powerful media experience when listening to your... home videos and DVDs. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Item N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal speakers P Slot-loading optical drive (located on back side panel) Description (continued...
... watching your CD collection. Read and play CD-ROM, 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 our products for a powerful media experience when listening to your... home videos and DVDs. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Item N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal speakers P Slot-loading optical drive (located on back side panel) Description (continued...
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... the color spectrum, or by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping HP, and then tapping HP Light. Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model A B C D Connector Function A Ambient light button The HP TouchSmart ambient light casts a colorful glow from the computer base. (select models only) Ambient Light... as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5
... the color spectrum, or by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping HP, and then tapping HP Light. Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model A B C D Connector Function A Ambient light button The HP TouchSmart ambient light casts a colorful glow from the computer base. (select models only) Ambient Light... as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5
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... hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pull gently. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) The bay door automatically opens inward. Removing the connector cover To remove the connector cover on the back... printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 6 Getting Started (Features may vary by model A J B K C D E F L G M H I N Item Function A Pocket Media Drive bay Insert an HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately) into place.
... hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pull gently. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) The bay door automatically opens inward. Removing the connector cover To remove the connector cover on the back... printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 6 Getting Started (Features may vary by model A J B K C D E F L G M H I N Item Function A Pocket Media Drive bay Insert an HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately) into place.
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... Connect audio for stability and best viewing angle. D Digital audio port Connect to your home theater system or your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 E Audio Line Out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers.
... Connect audio for stability and best viewing angle. D Digital audio port Connect to your home theater system or your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 E Audio Line Out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers.
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.... The LED is off, no read /write capacity. Activity LED indicator lights AB C H D E F G The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from the wireless keyboard and mouse. D Hard disk drive Indicates hard...
.... The LED is off, no read /write capacity. Activity LED indicator lights AB C H D E F G The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from the wireless keyboard and mouse. D Hard disk drive Indicates hard...
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... through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and pulling gently. 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. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into an AC power source ...
... through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and pulling gently. 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. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into an AC power source ...
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... keyboard and the mouse. Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Your wireless keyboard and mouse are easy to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 11 If you want to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. Getting to set up. Remove the...
... keyboard and the mouse. Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Your wireless keyboard and mouse are easy to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 11 If you want to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. Getting to set up. Remove the...
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...The blue activity LED illuminates from other devices. It turns off when synchronization is complete. A BC If this does not work with your HP TouchSmart PC. You may vary by model) To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are not responding. They should work immediately after...Keyboard: Press the connect button on the bottom of the keyboard (A) for five seconds. If needed, turn the mouse switch to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm and away from interference from the lower back grill of the computer when the synchronization command has been received. Mouse...
...The blue activity LED illuminates from other devices. It turns off when synchronization is complete. A BC If this does not work with your HP TouchSmart PC. You may vary by model) To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are not responding. They should work immediately after...Keyboard: Press the connect button on the bottom of the keyboard (A) for five seconds. If needed, turn the mouse switch to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm and away from interference from the lower back grill of the computer when the synchronization command has been received. Mouse...
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... the keyboard or the remote control. The setup process may take several minutes. Getting to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. A B You can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to the Lock icon, and then ... the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up the computer or put it on. If the computer is included with select models...
... the keyboard or the remote control. The setup process may take several minutes. Getting to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. A B You can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to the Lock icon, and then ... the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up the computer or put it on. If the computer is included with select models...
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..., and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to the Ethernet connector on the back of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. The network connection to choose from..., including when the computer sleeps, and what ratio you want of inactivity. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. For example, you can use to access your computer to go ...
..., and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to the Ethernet connector on the back of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. The network connection to choose from..., including when the computer sleeps, and what ratio you want of inactivity. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. For example, you can use to access your computer to go ...
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... This may be with a coaxial cable. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15 Or Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Connect to the network (optional).... Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Connect your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 6 Add wireless devices to a network. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC. c Test the wireless network by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is shown here. NOTE:...
... This may be with a coaxial cable. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15 Or Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Connect to the network (optional).... Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Connect your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 6 Add wireless devices to a network. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC. c Test the wireless network by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is shown here. NOTE:...
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...on the back of the computer, behind the connector cover. For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. If you have an actual wired network in your home with Ethernet connectors in the back stand (not shown), then close... the back connector cover. Internet Wall plug Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features may be provided by model) This may vary by the ISP....
...on the back of the computer, behind the connector cover. For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. If you have an actual wired network in your home with Ethernet connectors in the back stand (not shown), then close... the back connector cover. Internet Wall plug Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features may be provided by model) This may vary by the ISP....
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...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. d Test the network connection for each device communicates...as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. Reconnect power to increase brightness. In a PAN, each wired computer by opening your HP TouchSmart PC. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your computer, or through the Control Panel. Press the Fn key, and simultaneously press the F11 key to...
...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. d Test the network connection for each device communicates...as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. Reconnect power to increase brightness. In a PAN, each wired computer by opening your HP TouchSmart PC. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your computer, or through the Control Panel. Press the Fn key, and simultaneously press the F11 key to...