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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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...for your computer. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. ...Order parts and find Setup poster How-to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Get technical support. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your printed documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button™ , tap Help and ...
...for your computer. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. ...Order parts and find Setup poster How-to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Get technical support. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your printed documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button™ , tap Help and ...
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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...) 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 HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images. Your computer may vary; Features and configurations vary by model. The slim computer comes with other...
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...) 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 HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images. Your computer may vary; Features and configurations vary by model. The slim computer comes with other...
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...). 2 Getting Started (Features may vary either higher or lower. Your fingertip is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. colors are brighter and images are lifelike. In addition, it boasts a high resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a fast response...vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; 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...
...). 2 Getting Started (Features may vary either higher or lower. Your fingertip is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. colors are brighter and images are lifelike. In addition, it boasts a high resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a fast response...vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; 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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... WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. G Power/Sleep button Press the Power/Sleep button to turn on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for your music, photos, videos, or the Web. Or, if the computer is included with friends and family....* *Internet access required. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on your HP TouchSmart software. J Memory card reader Use the built-in memory card reader to easily access photos and other 802.11n WLAN devices.)...
... WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. G Power/Sleep button Press the Power/Sleep button to turn on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for your music, photos, videos, or the Web. Or, if the computer is included with friends and family....* *Internet access required. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on your HP TouchSmart software. J Memory card reader Use the built-in memory card reader to easily access photos and other 802.11n WLAN devices.)...
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.... 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 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... N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal speakers P Slot-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...
.... 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 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... N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal speakers P Slot-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...
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... 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 Getting to the port. Tapping more than once changes intensity: low, medium, high, off by default. C Audio Line...the light by pressing the ambient light button (A). Turn on . 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...
... 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 Getting to the port. Tapping more than once changes intensity: low, medium, high, off by default. C Audio Line...the light by pressing the ambient light button (A). Turn on . 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...
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Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) B USB 2.0 (3 ports) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as 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. Removing...
Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) B USB 2.0 (3 ports) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as 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. Removing...
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... (continued) C Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to the Internet through the notch in a stable position on your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 G TV In Connect your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into the computer. I IR Emitter (Blaster) Adhere to your...
... (continued) C Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to the Internet through the notch in a stable position on your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 G TV In Connect your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into the computer. I IR Emitter (Blaster) Adhere to your...
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... with select models only. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. 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.
... with select models only. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. 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.
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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 Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick...
... 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 Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick...
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... you have a Power switch). 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. Then, turn on both the keyboard...
... you have a Power switch). 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. Then, turn on both the keyboard...
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...It turns off when synchronization is complete. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are presynchronized to work with your HP TouchSmart PC. Keyboard: Press the connect button on the bottom of the computer when the synchronization command has been received. The blue ...the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm and away from interference from other devices. You may vary by model) The blue activity LED illuminates from the...
...It turns off when synchronization is complete. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are presynchronized to work with your HP TouchSmart PC. Keyboard: Press the connect button on the bottom of the computer when the synchronization command has been received. The blue ...the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm and away from interference from other devices. You may vary by model) The blue activity LED illuminates from the...
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... only. After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions.... A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on , you finish setting up the computer or put it on the keyboard or the remote control. Complete the initial setup by...
... only. After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions.... A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on , you finish setting up the computer or put it on the keyboard or the remote control. Complete the initial setup by...
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... 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 designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your work is saved to sleep after a specified period of energy savings versus... used 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. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. You can...
... 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 designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your work is saved to sleep after a specified period of energy savings versus... used 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. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. You can...
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...wireless devices to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on your HP TouchSmart PC. 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 manufacturer. When ... procedures vary, depending on the taskbar, and then select Network and Sharing Center. NOTE: A DSL wall connection is required. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the network (optional). c Test the wireless network by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if ...
...wireless devices to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on your HP TouchSmart PC. 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 manufacturer. When ... procedures vary, depending on the taskbar, and then select Network and Sharing Center. NOTE: A DSL wall connection is required. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the network (optional). c Test the wireless network by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if ...
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...router with an Ethernet cable. Internet Wall plug Back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the cable router clip on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. For clean cable management, route the cable through the notch in the wall, connect directly from your home with an Ethernet... cable. The Ethernet port 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) This may vary by the ISP...
...router with an Ethernet cable. Internet Wall plug Back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the cable router clip on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. For clean cable management, route the cable through the notch in the wall, connect directly from your home with an Ethernet... cable. The Ethernet port 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) 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. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your Bluetooth device ... on the computer, and then connect the other Bluetooth devices, such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. With your HP TouchSmart PC. c Reconnect power to the router. Bluetooth devices create a personal area network (PAN), which connects other end of the Power Options ...
... 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. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your Bluetooth device ... on the computer, and then connect the other Bluetooth devices, such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. With your HP TouchSmart PC. c Reconnect power to the router. Bluetooth devices create a personal area network (PAN), which connects other end of the Power Options ...