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... 14 Setting up a wired home network 15 Using Bluetooth Devices ...16 Adjusting Screen Brightness...16 Adjusting the Ambient Light ...17 Adding Hardware and Software 17 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 17 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 17 Using the Optical Disk Drive...18 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the...
... 14 Setting up a wired home network 15 Using Bluetooth Devices ...16 Adjusting Screen Brightness...16 Adjusting the Ambient Light ...17 Adding Hardware and Software 17 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 17 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 17 Using the Optical Disk Drive...18 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the...
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... Shipping 28 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 Capturing...
... Shipping 28 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 Capturing...
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...and snapshots that colors are brighter and images come to life. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by touch with the HP TouchSmart software. * High definition (HD) content is required to view HD images. Experience the ease of ...managing your digital life by model E DCD E B F A O G H I J K L N M Item Description A LCD display optimized The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art...
...and snapshots that colors are brighter and images come to life. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by touch with the HP TouchSmart software. * High definition (HD) content is required to view HD images. Experience the ease of ...managing your digital life by model E DCD E B F A O G H I J K L N M Item Description A LCD display optimized The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art...
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... guide. Refer to provide a cleaner sound. The microphone is already turned on and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to open your HP TouchSmart software. M Remote control (select models only) Point the remote control at the lower right-side of...RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. 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 instant messenger or chat software to the Internet through your existing wireless network. The HP TouchSmart...
... guide. Refer to provide a cleaner sound. The microphone is already turned on and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to open your HP TouchSmart software. M Remote control (select models only) Point the remote control at the lower right-side of...RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. 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 instant messenger or chat software to the Internet through your existing wireless network. The HP TouchSmart...
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... have turned on the computer for the first time, and gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this button to open the HP TouchSmart software. Complete the initial setup by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the keyboard or the remote control. Please be patient while the setup process ...completes; Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it...
... have turned on the computer for the first time, and gone through all the setup wizards, you can press this button to open the HP TouchSmart software. Complete the initial setup by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the keyboard or the remote control. Please be patient while the setup process ...completes; Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it...
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...button on the left side of the computer. NOTE: The Ambient Light will run on your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a Windows Vista 64-bit system, and may not be compatible with the operating system... low intensity, medium intensity, high intensity, off when you turn the Ambient Light on. Make sure your HP TouchSmart software Check www.hp.com/go/touchsmart for details. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for updated...
...button on the left side of the computer. NOTE: The Ambient Light will run on your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a Windows Vista 64-bit system, and may not be compatible with the operating system... low intensity, medium intensity, high intensity, off when you turn the Ambient Light on. Make sure your HP TouchSmart software Check www.hp.com/go/touchsmart for details. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for updated...
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...HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31 HP TouchSmart is made to your computer, and Quick-Launch will help you close HP TouchSmart. Auto-Start will start the HP TouchSmart program when you start the computer. 1 Open HP TouchSmart and tap the Personalize button. 2 Tap the TouchSmart Settings button. 3 Place a check mark next to open the touch-friendly HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart... computer. Opening HP TouchSmart Software When you start your favorite online programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. HP TouchSmart Software Overview What Is HP TouchSmart Software? You can ...
...HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31 HP TouchSmart is made to your computer, and Quick-Launch will help you close HP TouchSmart. Auto-Start will start the HP TouchSmart program when you start the computer. 1 Open HP TouchSmart and tap the Personalize button. 2 Tap the TouchSmart Settings button. 3 Place a check mark next to open the touch-friendly HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart... computer. Opening HP TouchSmart Software When you start your favorite online programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. HP TouchSmart Software Overview What Is HP TouchSmart Software? You can ...
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If a pencil and pad icon appears, tap the icon. CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to enter text. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 Press and then drag an item first up or down at a right angle and then over to the playlist area...screen clean from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from foreign objects. You know when the item is selected when a disc icon appears. Scrollbar with blue light; Then use your finger...
If a pencil and pad icon appears, tap the icon. CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to enter text. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 Press and then drag an item first up or down at a right angle and then over to the playlist area...screen clean from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from foreign objects. You know when the item is selected when a disc icon appears. Scrollbar with blue light; Then use your finger...
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... Mobile PC, and then tap Pen and Input Devices. If your handwriting and convert it to typewritten text. Other tasks, such as HP TouchSmart programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your touch settings, tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, Accessories, Tablet PC, and... the Input Panel. NOTE: Handwriting recognition is not available in all languages. 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...
... Mobile PC, and then tap Pen and Input Devices. If your handwriting and convert it to typewritten text. Other tasks, such as HP TouchSmart programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your touch settings, tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, Accessories, Tablet PC, and... the Input Panel. NOTE: Handwriting recognition is not available in all languages. 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...
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... around by dragging a tile up to the large tile area. HP TouchSmart Browser HP TouchSmart Browser is a default tile in HP TouchSmart, or links to Web sites. Use it in your program shortcuts. HP TouchSmart Tiles When you open HP TouchSmart software, you are shortcuts to either software programs, features in HP TouchSmart. Use the large tile area for information on how to add...
... around by dragging a tile up to the large tile area. HP TouchSmart Browser HP TouchSmart Browser is a default tile in HP TouchSmart, or links to Web sites. Use it in your program shortcuts. HP TouchSmart Tiles When you open HP TouchSmart software, you are shortcuts to either software programs, features in HP TouchSmart. Use the large tile area for information on how to add...
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...to record video and take snapshots. The HP TouchSmart Calendar automatically synchronizes with Windows Vista Mail Calendar Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Calendar tile. YouTube requires Internet connection, and you must set up an account.) Outside HP TouchSmart software, you manage your (and your videos ... snapshots. You can also use CyberLink YouCam: Tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, CyberLink YouCam, CyberLink YouCam; HP TouchSmart Software Overview 37 CyberLink YouCam allows you to add special effects to your videos, e-mail videos to upload videos. (The YouTube...
...to record video and take snapshots. The HP TouchSmart Calendar automatically synchronizes with Windows Vista Mail Calendar Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Calendar tile. YouTube requires Internet connection, and you must set up an account.) Outside HP TouchSmart software, you manage your (and your videos ... snapshots. You can also use CyberLink YouCam: Tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, CyberLink YouCam, CyberLink YouCam; HP TouchSmart Software Overview 37 CyberLink YouCam allows you to add special effects to your videos, e-mail videos to upload videos. (The YouTube...
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... as: Power2Go, YouCam (select models only), LabelPrint, and PowerDirector. Create archive CDs or DVDs from CDs in the following programs installed. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 39 With this table for use on your computer. muvee autoProducer CyberLink DVD Suite Add your own style to your home movies. CyberLink... Save and record multiple movie files to a disc. You can : Play DVD movies, video CDs (VCDs), and Blu-ray discs. Software Quick Reference Table In addition to the HP TouchSmart software suite, you may have the following table is included with select models only.
... as: Power2Go, YouCam (select models only), LabelPrint, and PowerDirector. Create archive CDs or DVDs from CDs in the following programs installed. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 39 With this table for use on your computer. muvee autoProducer CyberLink DVD Suite Add your own style to your home movies. CyberLink... Save and record multiple movie files to a disc. You can : Play DVD movies, video CDs (VCDs), and Blu-ray discs. Software Quick Reference Table In addition to the HP TouchSmart software suite, you may have the following table is included with select models only.
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... that crashes, and then turn it back on. g Click Advanced Options, and then click Reinstall software program that does not work, restart your computer. i Click Finish. NOTE: HP TouchSmart media includes the Photo, Music, and Video programs. Within HP TouchSmart software, tap Personalize. First, uninstall the program: a From the Windows Vista desktop, click the Windows Vista...
... that crashes, and then turn it back on. g Click Advanced Options, and then click Reinstall software program that does not work, restart your computer. i Click Finish. NOTE: HP TouchSmart media includes the Photo, Music, and Video programs. Within HP TouchSmart software, tap Personalize. First, uninstall the program: a From the Windows Vista desktop, click the Windows Vista...
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... computer 12 updating the computer software 17 upgrading the computer hardware 17 using the software 31 what is HP TouchSmart software 31 HP TouchSmart Browser using 35 HP TouchSmart Calendar synchronizing with Microsoft Windows Vista calendar 37 using 37 HP TouchSmart Clock, setting 38 HP TouchSmart Media Library 46 HP TouchSmart Music creating a playlist 47 using 36 HP TouchSmart Notes using 38 HP TouchSmart Photo using 36 Index 55
... computer 12 updating the computer software 17 upgrading the computer hardware 17 using the software 31 what is HP TouchSmart software 31 HP TouchSmart Browser using 35 HP TouchSmart Calendar synchronizing with Microsoft Windows Vista calendar 37 using 37 HP TouchSmart Clock, setting 38 HP TouchSmart Media Library 46 HP TouchSmart Music creating a playlist 47 using 36 HP TouchSmart Notes using 38 HP TouchSmart Photo using 36 Index 55
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... 15 Using Bluetooth Devices ...17 Adjusting Screen Brightness...17 Adjusting the Ambient Light ...18 Adding Hardware and Software 18 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 18 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive...19 Using the HP Pocket Media Drive 19 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the...
... 15 Using Bluetooth Devices ...17 Adjusting Screen Brightness...17 Adjusting the Ambient Light ...18 Adding Hardware and Software 18 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 18 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive...19 Using the HP Pocket Media Drive 19 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the...
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... Old Computer 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 view or...
... Old Computer 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 view or...
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...up to 2 feet (one-half meter) away from the draft specifications, it in webcam and microphone array to the Internet through 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.) D Microphone ...the wireless LAN (top left and right, not visible externally). L IR receiver window Infrared (IR) receiver window, located on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to your music, photos, videos, or the Web. M Remote control (select models only) Point the remote ...
...up to 2 feet (one-half meter) away from the draft specifications, it in webcam and microphone array to the Internet through 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.) D Microphone ...the wireless LAN (top left and right, not visible externally). L IR receiver window Infrared (IR) receiver window, located on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to your music, photos, videos, or the Web. M Remote control (select models only) Point the remote ...
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...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 on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. 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 HP TouchSmart PC 13 After you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it ...
...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 on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. 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 HP TouchSmart PC 13 After you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it ...
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...replacing the memory and the hard disk drive for your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide that came with your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on the computer. Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a 64-bit Windows Vista operating system, and...to turn it will run on . To control ambient light intensity when the computer is turned off , and on your HP TouchSmart software Check www.hp.com/go/touchsmart for details. NOTE: The Ambient Light dims when the computer goes into sleep mode. To download the tool, visit www...
...replacing the memory and the hard disk drive for your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide that came with your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on the computer. Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a 64-bit Windows Vista operating system, and...to turn it will run on . To control ambient light intensity when the computer is turned off , and on your HP TouchSmart software Check www.hp.com/go/touchsmart for details. NOTE: The Ambient Light dims when the computer goes into sleep mode. To download the tool, visit www...
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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. Alternatively, double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC. Opening HP TouchSmart software A To open HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button (A) on the desktop. 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. Alternatively, double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC. Opening HP TouchSmart software A To open HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button (A) on the desktop. Using the HP TouchSmart Software You can quickly view your favorite programs, the Web, and RSS feeds.