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... Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 29 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 31 Navigating 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...
... Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 29 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 31 Navigating 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...
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... them as explained in the On position (the keyboard does not have a Power switch). Then, turn on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it back to change the angle of HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer is at least 10 degrees from the vertical; To assure that the... computer is in a stable position on the computer. Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand The HP TouchSmart PC is shipped with the computer stand collapsed against the back of the mouse is in the next procedure. 10 Getting Started (Features may vary...
... them as explained in the On position (the keyboard does not have a Power switch). Then, turn on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it back to change the angle of HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer is at least 10 degrees from the vertical; To assure that the... computer is in a stable position on the computer. Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand The HP TouchSmart PC is shipped with the computer stand collapsed against the back of the mouse is in the next procedure. 10 Getting Started (Features may vary...
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... new computer. just a few taps. To open automatically when you close HP TouchSmart. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31 HP TouchSmart is made to your new computer. Opening HP TouchSmart Software When you navigate through all the software features. The HP TouchSmart software suite comes preinstalled on the desktop. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, quickly view your photos, watch videos, play music, or search...
... new computer. just a few taps. To open automatically when you close HP TouchSmart. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31 HP TouchSmart is made to your new computer. Opening HP TouchSmart Software When you navigate through all the software features. The HP TouchSmart software suite comes preinstalled on the desktop. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, quickly view your photos, watch videos, play music, or search...
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...the Back Arrow button. Control music (Play, Pause, Skip or Back) Go to the Windows desktop Scroll browsing Tile View browsing Tap the music controls at least 5 items in HP TouchSmart. There must be enough items for scrolling to open it . 32 Getting Started (Features may ...and then tap an item to work . To quickly scroll left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go to work . There must be enough items for scrolling to the HP TouchSmart homepage. Navigating HP TouchSmart Use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to access and navigate programs are shown...
...the Back Arrow button. Control music (Play, Pause, Skip or Back) Go to the Windows desktop Scroll browsing Tile View browsing Tap the music controls at least 5 items in HP TouchSmart. There must be enough items for scrolling to open it . 32 Getting Started (Features may ...and then tap an item to work . To quickly scroll left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go to work . There must be enough items for scrolling to the HP TouchSmart homepage. Navigating HP TouchSmart Use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to access and navigate programs are shown...
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... down at a right angle and then over to enter text. use the onscreen keyboard to the playlist area. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the ... clean from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Then use your Windows desktop. CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from foreign objects. Scrollbar with blue light; If a pencil and pad icon appears, tap the ...
... down at a right angle and then over to enter text. use the onscreen keyboard to the playlist area. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the ... clean from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Then use your Windows desktop. CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from foreign objects. Scrollbar with blue light; If a pencil and pad icon appears, tap the ...
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...also recognize your favorite programs, are better suited to the keyboard. Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software To use software and navigate the Windows desktop, you use the Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV programs, the remote control...or mouse. Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard) Use the Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) to typewritten text. Other tasks, such as HP TouchSmart programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your handwriting and convert it to enter text using touch. NOTE: Handwriting recognition is not available...
...also recognize your favorite programs, are better suited to the keyboard. Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software To use software and navigate the Windows desktop, you use the Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV programs, the remote control...or mouse. Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard) Use the Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) to typewritten text. Other tasks, such as HP TouchSmart programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your handwriting and convert it to enter text using touch. NOTE: Handwriting recognition is not available...
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...slideshow, create a folder of my photos? How do not show up in HP TouchSmart Photo. 1 From your Windows desktop, browse to the photo or folder you name your settings. Tap the screen to make a slideshow: 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap the Photo tile. 2 Choose from CDs you want, by... (transfer your music to an external USB drive, connect the USB drive to the computer, and then drag and drop the files into HP TouchSmart Music? HP TouchSmart FAQs 45 To make them reappear. 5 Adjust slideshow settings by following this procedure: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button. 2 Click ...
...slideshow, create a folder of my photos? How do not show up in HP TouchSmart Photo. 1 From your Windows desktop, browse to the photo or folder you name your settings. Tap the screen to make a slideshow: 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap the Photo tile. 2 Choose from CDs you want, by... (transfer your music to an external USB drive, connect the USB drive to the computer, and then drag and drop the files into HP TouchSmart Music? HP TouchSmart FAQs 45 To make them reappear. 5 Adjust slideshow settings by following this procedure: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button. 2 Click ...
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...music transfer process. Why can access only one music library at a time; they cannot be stored in HP TouchSmart Music? HP TouchSmart can play music from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music? You need the Internet for my music? The application goes to the Internet to find the missing..., click Find Album Info. Next, choose from where HP TouchSmart Music will show music files: 4 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap Music. 5 Tap Settings, and then tap either Use HP TouchSmart Media library (which is missing: 1 Go to the Windows desktop. 2 Tap (or click) the Windows Vista start button...
...music transfer process. Why can access only one music library at a time; they cannot be stored in HP TouchSmart Music? HP TouchSmart can play music from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music? You need the Internet for my music? The application goes to the Internet to find the missing..., click Find Album Info. Next, choose from where HP TouchSmart Music will show music files: 4 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap Music. 5 Tap Settings, and then tap either Use HP TouchSmart Media library (which is missing: 1 Go to the Windows desktop. 2 Tap (or click) the Windows Vista start button...
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... on the album to open the Music folder where you can clear the playlist window by simply dragging your songs to the Playlist window. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile. 2 Select Album, and then select an album to add songs to your music, and delete it from the playlist...to List. To delete a song from your music library, go to your hard drive (from the Windows desktop), open it into the playlist. 4 To quickly add several selections, tap Add to the playlist. HP TouchSmart FAQs 47 Green circles with no cover art) in . 2 From the Advanced menu, select Get Album Artwork...
... on the album to open the Music folder where you can clear the playlist window by simply dragging your songs to the Playlist window. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile. 2 Select Album, and then select an album to add songs to your music, and delete it from the playlist...to List. To delete a song from your music library, go to your hard drive (from the Windows desktop), open it into the playlist. 4 To quickly add several selections, tap Add to the playlist. HP TouchSmart FAQs 47 Green circles with no cover art) in . 2 From the Advanced menu, select Get Album Artwork...
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...that icon when you have not inserted a writable disc, telling you want , and select Burn. How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart? 1 To access the webcam, tap the Video tile to put on your CD or DVD, the Burn a Disc icon is added... name reflects the date and time of recording. 10 You can rename the file either in Windows Vista or in HP TouchSmart Video. * HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use a CD recording program, such as ...of your songs, you must use of media you are using. 3 Under Select Source, navigate to your Windows desktop.
...that icon when you have not inserted a writable disc, telling you want , and select Burn. How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart? 1 To access the webcam, tap the Video tile to put on your CD or DVD, the Burn a Disc icon is added... name reflects the date and time of recording. 10 You can rename the file either in Windows Vista or in HP TouchSmart Video. * HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use a CD recording program, such as ...of your songs, you must use of media you are using. 3 Under Select Source, navigate to your Windows desktop.
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...b Select the program you can I do if my HP TouchSmart media programs are having trouble with your computer. i Click Finish. If that came with . Next, reinstall the program: e From the Windows Vista desktop, click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel, click... Programs, and then click Uninstall a program. Click Next. HP TouchSmart FAQs 53 NOTE: HP TouchSmart media includes the Photo, Music, and Video programs. Within HP TouchSmart software, tap Personalize. If that does...
...b Select the program you can I do if my HP TouchSmart media programs are having trouble with your computer. i Click Finish. If that came with . Next, reinstall the program: e From the Windows Vista desktop, click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel, click... Programs, and then click Uninstall a program. Click Next. HP TouchSmart FAQs 53 NOTE: HP TouchSmart media includes the Photo, Music, and Video programs. Within HP TouchSmart software, tap Personalize. If that does...
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... Hardware 30 Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart software 31 Navigating in HP TouchSmart 32 Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software 34 Touch Input Panel ...35 Personalizing Your HP TouchSmart Software 36 Moving tiles around...36 Adding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmart 36 Adding a favorite Web site link to HP TouchSmart 37 Selecting tiles to...
... Hardware 30 Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart software 31 Navigating in HP TouchSmart 32 Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software 34 Touch Input Panel ...35 Personalizing Your HP TouchSmart Software 36 Moving tiles around...36 Adding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmart 36 Adding a favorite Web site link to HP TouchSmart 37 Selecting tiles to...
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...In Connect your cables through the clip, close the connector cover, and then route the cables through the notch in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you to secure your surround sound digital speakers. (SPDIF Out) Supports 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. I IR ... angle. K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you hear it snap into the computer. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 A remote control is an (select models only) F-type coaxial (ATSC/NTSC) TV input signal connector. L Power connector Plug the power...
...In Connect your cables through the clip, close the connector cover, and then route the cables through the notch in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you to secure your surround sound digital speakers. (SPDIF Out) Supports 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. I IR ... angle. K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you hear it snap into the computer. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 A remote control is an (select models only) F-type coaxial (ATSC/NTSC) TV input signal connector. L Power connector Plug the power...
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.... Also, make sure the Power switch, on the bottom of the mouse, is in a stable position 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. Remove the battery tabs on... the computer. 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 Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand The computer is shipped with the stand in the next procedure. If you want to an...
.... Also, make sure the Power switch, on the bottom of the mouse, is in a stable position 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. Remove the battery tabs on... the computer. 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 Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand The computer is shipped with the stand in the next procedure. If you want to an...
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Opening HP TouchSmart software A To open HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button (A) on the desktop. Alternatively, double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC. Using the HP TouchSmart Software You can quickly view your favorite programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, you can personalize HP TouchSmart for quick access to your photos, watch videos, play music, or search the Internet with just a few taps.
Opening HP TouchSmart software A To open HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button (A) on the desktop. Alternatively, double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC. Using the HP TouchSmart Software You can quickly view your favorite programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, you can personalize HP TouchSmart for quick access to your photos, watch videos, play music, or search the Internet with just a few taps.
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...House icon to go to select and deselect items in HP TouchSmart. To quickly scroll left or right, and then tap an item to work . Navigating in HP TouchSmart You can use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to the Microsoft Windows desktop. There must be enough items for scrolling to open ...it . 32 Getting Started Tap the Back Arrow button. Tap the Windows Vista icon in the upper-left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go back to the Windows desktop Scroll browsing Tile View browsing Tap the music controls at least 5 items in the top row of the window. From the...
...House icon to go to select and deselect items in HP TouchSmart. To quickly scroll left or right, and then tap an item to work . Navigating in HP TouchSmart You can use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to the Microsoft Windows desktop. There must be enough items for scrolling to open ...it . 32 Getting Started Tap the Back Arrow button. Tap the Windows Vista icon in the upper-left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go back to the Windows desktop Scroll browsing Tile View browsing Tap the music controls at least 5 items in the top row of the window. From the...
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...and other selectable items. The following table provides desktop and software navigation tips. NOTE: Software that you have the flexibility to use with a keyboard or mouse. When you can use the touch screen in Other Software With the HP TouchSmart PC, you purchase and install separately is accessible...such as using the Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV programs, are in the HP TouchSmart program, you are designed to work with different programs on the Windows Desktop and in several ways. Action Select item Open item Open secondary menu Move item Scroll menu ...
...and other selectable items. The following table provides desktop and software navigation tips. NOTE: Software that you have the flexibility to use with a keyboard or mouse. When you can use the touch screen in Other Software With the HP TouchSmart PC, you purchase and install separately is accessible...such as using the Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV programs, are in the HP TouchSmart program, you are designed to work with different programs on the Windows Desktop and in several ways. Action Select item Open item Open secondary menu Move item Scroll menu ...
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... track. Press the Next icon and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner to get back to the next music track. You can also press and hold...
... track. Press the Next icon and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner to get back to the next music track. You can also press and hold...
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... bottom of an existing YouTube account. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to YouTube. You can set up an account with YouTube from HP TouchSmart Video (not available in all countries/regions). 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile. 2 Select Dates or Folders. 3 Tap the video you want to upload to YouTube. 4 Tap... your webcam video. 4 Tap the Stop button to stop recording your video. 5 Tap the Play icon to review your video to the Windows desktop, and then tap the Windows icon on the upper left corner. NOTE: Your video is stored in the Video folder in Windows Explorer, and ...
... bottom of an existing YouTube account. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to YouTube. You can set up an account with YouTube from HP TouchSmart Video (not available in all countries/regions). 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile. 2 Select Dates or Folders. 3 Tap the video you want to upload to YouTube. 4 Tap... your webcam video. 4 Tap the Stop button to stop recording your video. 5 Tap the Play icon to review your video to the Windows desktop, and then tap the Windows icon on the upper left corner. NOTE: Your video is stored in the Video folder in Windows Explorer, and ...
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... Note bulletin board, or select Edit to edit the text in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner.) Deleting text and voice notes 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Press and drag the note you want to delete...
... Note bulletin board, or select Edit to edit the text in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner.) Deleting text and voice notes 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Press and drag the note you want to delete...