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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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...only). Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. Recover factory settings. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Connect a television signal. Learn how to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to use the Microsoft® Windows ... and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the User Guides icon. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of the computer hardware. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Find features of information Set up your printed...
...only). Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. Recover factory settings. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Connect a television signal. Learn how to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to use the Microsoft® Windows ... and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the User Guides icon. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of the computer hardware. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Find features of information Set up your printed...
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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 802.11n networking, and high-quality ...-definition (HD) content is a 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 Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images.
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 802.11n networking, and high-quality ...-definition (HD) content is a 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 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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... 1920 x 1200 and a fast response time of 5 ms.** The display is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. B Bluetooth (select models only) Use Bluetooth to connect to view HD images. Your fingertip is required to Bluetooth-enabled devices. ...colors are brighter and images are lifelike. 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 ...
... 1920 x 1200 and a fast response time of 5 ms.** The display is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. B Bluetooth (select models only) Use Bluetooth to connect to view HD images. Your fingertip is required to Bluetooth-enabled devices. ...colors are brighter and images are lifelike. 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 ...
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...microphone array to the Watching and Recording TV guide. To turn on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for storing and transferring data, photo, music, and video files. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off your computer, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap...Center options, such as watching and recording your favorite TV shows. H Volume and mute controls Adjust the sound level up to your HP TouchSmart software. K FireWire (IEEE 1394) Transfer videos from the draft specifications, it into Sleep mode. It records from the computer. The...
...microphone array to the Watching and Recording TV guide. To turn on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for storing and transferring data, photo, music, and video files. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off your computer, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap...Center options, such as watching and recording your favorite TV shows. H Volume and mute controls Adjust the sound level up to your HP TouchSmart software. K FireWire (IEEE 1394) Transfer videos from the draft specifications, it into Sleep mode. It records from the computer. The...
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...loading optical drive (located on back side panel) Description (continued) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for purposes other than those... permitted by copyright law. 4 Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. *HP ...
...loading optical drive (located on back side panel) Description (continued) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for purposes other than those... permitted by copyright law. 4 Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. *HP ...
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... bottom of the color spectrum, or by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping HP, and then tapping HP Light. B USB 2.0 Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital... anyone, by default. Getting to the port. 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..., high, off by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5
... bottom of the color spectrum, or by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping HP, and then tapping HP Light. B USB 2.0 Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital... anyone, by default. Getting to the port. 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..., high, off by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5
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... 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. Replace the connector cover by aligning the 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...
... 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. Replace the connector cover by aligning the 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...
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..., and then route the cables through your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into the computer. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you do not use a set -top box IR receiver area to receive the remote...
..., and then route the cables through your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into the computer. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you do not use a set -top box IR receiver area to receive the remote...
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... models only. When the LED is in select software applications only. H Optical disc drive activity Indicates optical disc drive is flashing, do not remove 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...
... models only. When the LED is in select software applications only. H Optical disc drive activity Indicates optical disc drive is flashing, do not remove 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... is shipped with the stand in the next procedure. 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.
... is shipped with the stand in the next procedure. 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.
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...and mouse again. 12 Getting Started (Features may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are next 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....(A) for five seconds. Mouse: Press the connect button on the bottom of the mouse (C) for five seconds. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC. If needed, turn the mouse switch to work immediately after pulling out the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. It turns off...
...and mouse again. 12 Getting Started (Features may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are next 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....(A) for five seconds. Mouse: Press the connect button on the bottom of the mouse (C) for five seconds. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC. If needed, turn the mouse switch to work immediately after pulling out the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. It turns off...
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...remote control. After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. The setup process may take several minutes. If the computer is ...remote control is already on, you can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer 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 ...
...remote control. After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. The setup process may take several minutes. If the computer is ...remote control is already on, you can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer 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 ...
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Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. You can also customize power settings for your computer to support a wireless ... Sleep mode, your computer to go to the Internet is now called Sleep in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in Microsoft Windows Vista. What used to access your wireless home network. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy...
Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. You can also customize power settings for your computer to support a wireless ... Sleep mode, your computer to go to the Internet is now called Sleep in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in Microsoft Windows Vista. What used to access your wireless home network. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy...
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...Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be with a coaxial cable. NOTE: A DSL wall connection is required. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 6 Add wireless devices to the...opens, select the network, and then click Connect. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15 c Test the wireless network by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one...
...Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be with a coaxial cable. NOTE: A DSL wall connection is required. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 6 Add wireless devices to the...opens, select the network, and then click Connect. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15 c Test the wireless network by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one...
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... an Ethernet cable. This may vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is located on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. If you want to connect multiple devices to the network, connect a router or hub (not shown) to the modem with ... to the computer Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. NOTE: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features may be provided by model) For clean cable management, ...
... an Ethernet cable. This may vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is located on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. If you want to connect multiple devices to the network, connect a router or hub (not shown) to the modem with ... to the computer Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. NOTE: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features may be provided by model) For clean cable management, ...
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...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 the Power Options window, tap Adjust the display brightness. 4 Move the slider to the ...left panel of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so you want to add to your keyboard: Press the Function (Fn) key on the keyboard, and simultaneously press ...
...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 the Power Options window, tap Adjust the display brightness. 4 Move the slider to the ...left panel of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so you want to add to your keyboard: Press the Function (Fn) key on the keyboard, and simultaneously press ...