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...the electronic components of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Tap the Windows Vista start button™ , and then tap Shut Down. Ensure that you are discharged of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock ...internal system components to cool before touching them. 3 After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power adapter (A) from the HP TouchSmart PC. Opening the Computer To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening the...
...the electronic components of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Tap the Windows Vista start button™ , and then tap Shut Down. Ensure that you are discharged of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock ...internal system components to cool before touching them. 3 After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power adapter (A) from the HP TouchSmart PC. Opening the Computer To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening the...
Watching and Recording TV
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... Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength 2 Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC 2 Setting Your TV Audio Preferences 3 Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 3 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Remote Control Buttons Overview 6 Using the remote control with Windows Media Center 8 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box 9 Troubleshooting the Remote Control...
... Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength 2 Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC 2 Setting Your TV Audio Preferences 3 Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 3 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Remote Control Buttons Overview 6 Using the remote control with Windows Media Center 8 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box 9 Troubleshooting the Remote Control...
Watching and Recording TV
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Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center 1 Record your computer. If "settings" is optimized for widescreen and high-definition displays. Once you have a TV signal, Microsoft Windows Media Center enables you to watch live TV and record TV programs on your TV shows ... Center, you first click it, click settings again when it appears in that came with your computer. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on connecting the TV signal, refer to the setup instructions that box. 4 Click TV, and then Set ...
Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center 1 Record your computer. If "settings" is optimized for widescreen and high-definition displays. Once you have a TV signal, Microsoft Windows Media Center enables you to watch live TV and record TV programs on your TV shows ... Center, you first click it, click settings again when it appears in that came with your computer. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on connecting the TV signal, refer to the setup instructions that box. 4 Click TV, and then Set ...
Watching and Recording TV
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Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to change the way Windows Media Center looks on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Or Select Preview automatic adjustments, and ...Finish. Or Select Preview automatic adjustments, and then click Next. Select your aesthetic preferences. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Changing Settings for Digital TV Antenna Signal...
Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to change the way Windows Media Center looks on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Or Select Preview automatic adjustments, and ...Finish. Or Select Preview automatic adjustments, and then click Next. Select your aesthetic preferences. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Changing Settings for Digital TV Antenna Signal...
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... Finish. If "settings" is not in the selection box under Tasks when you first click it, click settings again when it appears in Windows Media Center 3 Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in that box. 4 Click TV, and then Closed Captioning. 5 Use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs to set your...
... Finish. If "settings" is not in the selection box under Tasks when you first click it, click settings again when it appears in Windows Media Center 3 Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in that box. 4 Click TV, and then Closed Captioning. 5 Use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs to set your...
Watching and Recording TV
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.../Sleep button on the remote control. Using the remote control with Windows Media Center You can use the remote control within the Windows Media Center program, point the remote control at the remote control sensor at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the remote control. 8... Watching and Recording TV Use the arrow keys to select a shortcut, and then press the OK key to view photos, play music, watch TV programs, and perform many other activities. To navigate within Windows Media Center ...
.../Sleep button on the remote control. Using the remote control with Windows Media Center You can use the remote control within the Windows Media Center program, point the remote control at the remote control sensor at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the remote control. 8... Watching and Recording TV Use the arrow keys to select a shortcut, and then press the OK key to view photos, play music, watch TV programs, and perform many other activities. To navigate within Windows Media Center ...
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... paper from the backing tape on the end of the cable (B), and then press the end of the HP TouchSmart PC (E), not at the front of the cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on a set -top box. 3 When you must connect the infrared (IR) emitter cable to the computer and... your HP TouchSmart PC and connect it at the set -top box in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you...
... paper from the backing tape on the end of the cable (B), and then press the end of the HP TouchSmart PC (E), not at the front of the cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on a set -top box. 3 When you must connect the infrared (IR) emitter cable to the computer and... your HP TouchSmart PC and connect it at the set -top box in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you...
Getting Started Guide
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...Stand 10 Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 10 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 11 Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off 12 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 12 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 12 Changing Power Settings ...13 Connecting to the Internet...13 Setting up a wireless home network ... Disk Drive...18 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC 18 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer 19 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box 20 Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard 21 Using the remote control with...
...Stand 10 Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 10 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 11 Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off 12 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 12 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 12 Changing Power Settings ...13 Connecting to the Internet...13 Setting up a wireless home network ... Disk Drive...18 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC 18 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer 19 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box 20 Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard 21 Using the remote control with...
Getting Started Guide
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... HP TouchSmart ...32 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software 34 Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard 34 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...35 HP TouchSmart Browser ...35 HP TouchSmart Photo...36 HP TouchSmart Music ...36 HP TouchSmart Video ...36 Webcam and Microphone ...36 Capturing webcam video and snapshots 37 HP TouchSmart Calendar ...37 Synchronizing Your HP TouchSmart Calendar with Windows Vista Mail Calendar 37 HP TouchSmart Notes ...38 HP TouchSmart Weather ...38 HP TouchSmart...
... HP TouchSmart ...32 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software 34 Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard 34 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...35 HP TouchSmart Browser ...35 HP TouchSmart Photo...36 HP TouchSmart Music ...36 HP TouchSmart Video ...36 Webcam and Microphone ...36 Capturing webcam video and snapshots 37 HP TouchSmart Calendar ...37 Synchronizing Your HP TouchSmart Calendar with Windows Vista Mail Calendar 37 HP TouchSmart Notes ...38 HP TouchSmart Weather ...38 HP TouchSmart...
Getting Started Guide
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... parts and find Setup poster How-to find additional troubleshooting help. HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Find electronic... user guides and specifications for your HP TouchSmart PC. Get technical support. Upgrading and Servicing Guide NOTE: If this guide) Watching and Recording TV guide Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the User...
... parts and find Setup poster How-to find additional troubleshooting help. HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Find electronic... user guides and specifications for your HP TouchSmart PC. Get technical support. Upgrading and Servicing Guide NOTE: If this guide) Watching and Recording TV guide Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the User...
Getting Started Guide
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...the Web. The wireless LAN supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (pre-n). Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. J Memory card reader Use the built-in memory card reader to easily access photos and other than those .../Sleep button to turn off . I HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart PC on and open the HP TouchSmart software for purposes other files directly from your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn the computer off your computer, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support...
...the Web. The wireless LAN supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (pre-n). Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. J Memory card reader Use the built-in memory card reader to easily access photos and other than those .../Sleep button to turn off . I HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart PC on and open the HP TouchSmart software for purposes other files directly from your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn the computer off your computer, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support...
Getting Started Guide
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.... When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. A remote control is included with no card is working with your remote control to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 G Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals received from a software application. E Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. A flashing LED indicates that.... When the LED is inserted with select models only. A solid LED indicates that a card is flashing, do not remove your memory card. Getting to navigate windows, record TV shows, and perform other activities in...
.... When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. A remote control is included with no card is working with your remote control to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 G Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals received from a software application. E Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. A flashing LED indicates that.... When the LED is inserted with select models only. A solid LED indicates that a card is flashing, do not remove your memory card. Getting to navigate windows, record TV shows, and perform other activities in...
Getting Started Guide
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...the computer for the first time, and gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this button to open the HP TouchSmart software. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to the Lock icon, and then select Shut Down. 12 Getting Started... on the top-right side of the computer to turn it on , you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the computer and open the HP TouchSmart window. Please be patient while the setup process completes;
...the computer for the first time, and gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this button to open the HP TouchSmart software. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to the Lock icon, and then select Shut Down. 12 Getting Started... on the top-right side of the computer to turn it on , you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the computer and open the HP TouchSmart window. Please be patient while the setup process completes;
Getting Started Guide
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...4 Choose a power option. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to the network router or broadband modem. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 In Sleep mode, your work is designed to support a ...[DSL] or cable), which you want of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built-in Microsoft Windows Vista. You can use to the Ethernet connector on the back of energy savings versus performance. For a wired LAN, connect an...
...4 Choose a power option. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to the network router or broadband modem. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 In Sleep mode, your work is designed to support a ...[DSL] or cable), which you want of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built-in Microsoft Windows Vista. You can use to the Ethernet connector on the back of energy savings versus performance. For a wired LAN, connect an...
Getting Started Guide
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...from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Use Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) Tap inside a text box and the onscreen keyboard appears. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to create a playlist Description (...screen just like a scrollbar on the front of the screen. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the HP TouchSmart window. CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from foreign objects. You cannot drag in a straight line to scroll the view, ...
...from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Use Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) Tap inside a text box and the onscreen keyboard appears. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to create a playlist Description (...screen just like a scrollbar on the front of the screen. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the HP TouchSmart window. CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from foreign objects. You cannot drag in a straight line to scroll the view, ...
Getting Started Guide
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...turning off the RSS feeds. When you have an RSS tile. 8 Tap the feed title to display it opens in Internet Explorer outside of the HP TouchSmart window. 2 Tap Removable Disc. 3 View your photos directly from the memory card. 44 Getting Started (Features may vary by tapping the house icon in... in the top menu, and select the folder you dropped your photos into my HP TouchSmart Photo library? Keep in the upper-left corner of HP TouchSmart. You can view any photos you close the feed, the HP TouchSmart RSS feed window opens. How do I set up resources. If you are performing a task and...
...turning off the RSS feeds. When you have an RSS tile. 8 Tap the feed title to display it opens in Internet Explorer outside of the HP TouchSmart window. 2 Tap Removable Disc. 3 View your photos directly from the memory card. 44 Getting Started (Features may vary by tapping the house icon in... in the top menu, and select the folder you dropped your photos into my HP TouchSmart Photo library? Keep in the upper-left corner of HP TouchSmart. You can view any photos you close the feed, the HP TouchSmart RSS feed window opens. How do I set up resources. If you are performing a task and...
Getting Started Guide
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...keyboard or the remote control. A remote control is already on, 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. After you turn on the computer for ... then select Shut Down. A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. If the computer is included with select models only. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the...
...keyboard or the remote control. A remote control is already on, 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. After you turn on the computer for ... then select Shut Down. A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. If the computer is included with select models only. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the...
Getting Started Guide
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... it to create a playlist. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to the playlist area. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the front of the screen. Press and then drag an item slightly up or down at a right angle to move it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window.
... it to create a playlist. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to the playlist area. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the front of the screen. Press and then drag an item slightly up or down at a right angle to move it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window.
Getting Started Guide
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... HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 If the computer is included with select models only. A remote control is already on, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window...
... HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 If the computer is included with select models only. A remote control is already on, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window...
Getting Started Guide
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...the onscreen keyboard appears. Because this touch technology is selected, a disc icon appears. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the HP TouchSmart window. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to enter text by using touch. CAUTION: Like any other home ... from liquids or a harsh environment that you handle the touch screen with care. Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to the playlist area. Use it to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure...
...the onscreen keyboard appears. Because this touch technology is selected, a disc icon appears. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the HP TouchSmart window. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to enter text by using touch. CAUTION: Like any other home ... from liquids or a harsh environment that you handle the touch screen with care. Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to the playlist area. Use it to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure...