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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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...guide Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Use the Windows Media Center remote control (select models only). Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Upgrade or replace... documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the Online Help icon. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer. Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start ...
...guide Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Use the Windows Media Center remote control (select models only). Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Upgrade or replace... documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the Online Help icon. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer. Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start ...
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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... vary; The slim computer comes with other 802.11n WLAN devices.) Using your fingertips, you can listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 Getting to your favorite music, edit your digital photos, or watch your favorite home video. Features and configurations vary by model.
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... vary; The slim computer comes with other 802.11n WLAN devices.) Using your fingertips, you can listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 Getting to your favorite music, edit your digital photos, or watch your favorite home video. Features and configurations vary by model.
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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. Your fingertip is required to view HD images. The diagram shows the internal location of Bluetooth (not visible externally). 2 Getting ... all you need to Bluetooth-enabled devices. 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 touch...
...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. Your fingertip is required to view HD images. The diagram shows the internal location of Bluetooth (not visible externally). 2 Getting ... all you need to Bluetooth-enabled devices. 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 touch...
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...in webcam and microphone array to have video chats online. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off the computer. Or, if the computer is already turned on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for your HP TouchSmart PC, or to put it may affect the ability of ...-in wireless LAN Use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to the Internet through your music, photos, videos, or the Web. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on , press the button to open your favorite TV shows. Works with friends and family.* *Internet access required. M Remote control...
...in webcam and microphone array to have video chats online. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn off the computer. Or, if the computer is already turned on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for your HP TouchSmart PC, or to put it may affect the ability of ...-in wireless LAN Use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to the Internet through your music, photos, videos, or the Web. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on , press the button to open your favorite TV shows. Works with friends and family.* *Internet access required. M Remote control...
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... 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) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Watch your favorite DVD or Blu-ray (select... models only) disc, or listen to music or when 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 ...
... 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) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Watch your favorite DVD or Blu-ray (select... models only) disc, or listen to music or when 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 ...
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...light by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping HP, and then tapping HP Light. D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 B USB 2.0 Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as ..., external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 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 by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping HP, and then tapping HP Light. D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 B USB 2.0 Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as ..., external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 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...
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... 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. The bay door automatically opens inward. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) Removing the connector cover To remove the connector cover on...
... 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. The bay door automatically opens inward. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) Removing the connector cover To remove the connector cover on...
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... box for stability and best viewing angle. L Power connector Plug the power adapter into place. This is in the computer stand. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you hear it snap into the computer.
... box for stability and best viewing angle. L Power connector Plug the power adapter into place. This is in the computer stand. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you hear it snap into the computer.
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... Sleep mode. 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. The LED is memory card...
... Sleep mode. 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. The LED is memory card...
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Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 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 notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and pulling gently. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9
Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 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 notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and pulling gently. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9
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... degrees from vertical; Then, if 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 Then, turn on both the keyboard and the mouse. Also, make sure the Power switch, on your desktop, pull the computer stand open... until it back to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over. Remove the...
... degrees from vertical; Then, if 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 Then, turn on both the keyboard and the mouse. Also, make sure the Power switch, on your desktop, pull the computer stand open... until it back to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over. Remove the...
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... to work immediately after pulling out the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. 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 and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again...keyboard or mouse if they are next to the On position (B). The blue activity LED illuminates from other devices. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC. It turns off when synchronization is complete. It turns off when synchronization is complete. You may vary by model) A BC If ...
... to work immediately after pulling out the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. 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 and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again...keyboard or mouse if they are next to the On position (B). The blue activity LED illuminates from other devices. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC. It turns off when synchronization is complete. It turns off when synchronization is complete. You may vary by model) A BC If ...
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..., press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to launch the TouchSmart window. A remote control is already on, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this ...it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. Getting to the Lock icon, and then select Shut Down. 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. The setup process may take several minutes. After you ...
..., press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to launch the TouchSmart window. A remote control is already on, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this ...it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. Getting to the Lock icon, and then select Shut Down. 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. The setup process may take several minutes. After you ...
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... option. For a wired LAN, connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is now called Standby is designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your computer to go to the network router or broadband... be called Sleep in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. What used to the Lock icon, and then select Sleep. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in Microsoft Windows Vista.
... option. For a wired LAN, connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is now called Standby is designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your computer to go to the network router or broadband... be called Sleep in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. What used to the Lock icon, and then select Sleep. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in Microsoft Windows Vista.
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...installation procedures vary, depending on the taskbar, and then select Network and Sharing Center. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 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 ... NOTE: A DSL wall connection is required. 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. This may be with a coaxial cable. a Turn on...
...installation procedures vary, depending on the taskbar, and then select Network and Sharing Center. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 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 ... NOTE: A DSL wall connection is required. 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. This may be with a coaxial cable. a Turn on...
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... modem (DSL or cable). For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the manufacturer. 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) Setting up a wired home network First-time... the router with 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.
... modem (DSL or cable). For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the manufacturer. 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) Setting up a wired home network First-time... the router with 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.
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...the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound. Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so you want to add to make it "discoverable" (sends out a radio signal). 2 Click the Windows...to the left panel of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. To enable a Bluetooth device: 1 Refer to your Bluetooth device's instructions to your HP TouchSmart PC. Adjusting Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness either with the keyboard that came with the other Bluetooth devices, such as computers, phones, ...
...the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound. Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so you want to add to make it "discoverable" (sends out a radio signal). 2 Click the Windows...to the left panel of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. To enable a Bluetooth device: 1 Refer to your Bluetooth device's instructions to your HP TouchSmart PC. Adjusting Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness either with the keyboard that came with the other Bluetooth devices, such as computers, phones, ...