Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... drive in personal injury or equipment damage. It is recommended that you open and examine the computer. WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before attempting to remove and install the screws. Start Here Before you use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver ...your HP TouchSmart PC. Write down and save the computer model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information about the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you decide to upgrade or service the computer, refer to http://www.hp.com/support for...
... drive in personal injury or equipment damage. It is recommended that you open and examine the computer. WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before attempting to remove and install the screws. Start Here Before you use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver ...your HP TouchSmart PC. Write down and save the computer model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information about the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you decide to upgrade or service the computer, refer to http://www.hp.com/support for...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to locate components of the HP TouchSmart PC. WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before installing and connecting your computer. WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. A B C H D G E F A: Pocket...
... "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to locate components of the HP TouchSmart PC. WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before installing and connecting your computer. WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. A B C H D G E F A: Pocket...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...RAM), which type and speed of memory module could damage the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 Before you can replace. A memory module with the key slot circled is shown in -line memory modules). The motherboard contains sockets for specific memory module information and specifications, go to www.hp.com/support... CAUTION: Using the wrong type of memory module your computer. To determine which temporarily stores data and instructions on your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for SO-DIMMs (small outline...
...RAM), which type and speed of memory module could damage the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 Before you can replace. A memory module with the key slot circled is shown in -line memory modules). The motherboard contains sockets for specific memory module information and specifications, go to www.hp.com/support... CAUTION: Using the wrong type of memory module your computer. To determine which temporarily stores data and instructions on your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for SO-DIMMs (small outline...
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...personal files on page 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way (B), using recovery discs to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Before removing the hard disk drive, back up and out of personal injury from electrical shock or hot ...cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to an external storage device, such as a DVD. Failure to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 Complete...
...personal files on page 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way (B), using recovery discs to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Before removing the hard disk drive, back up and out of personal injury from electrical shock or hot ...cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to an external storage device, such as a DVD. Failure to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 Complete...
Watching and Recording TV
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... to the computer and covers the remote sensor on a set-top box. The IR emitter cable is a remote control sensing device that came with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate your set-top box when you use the remote control properly. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 9 Setting up the...-top box, you must connect the infrared (IR) emitter cable to the computer and your set-top box in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you install your HP TouchSmart PC and connect it at the front of the cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on the settop box...
... to the computer and covers the remote sensor on a set-top box. The IR emitter cable is a remote control sensing device that came with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate your set-top box when you use the remote control properly. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 9 Setting up the...-top box, you must connect the infrared (IR) emitter cable to the computer and your set-top box in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you install your HP TouchSmart PC and connect it at the front of the cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on the settop box...
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... data available 17 Search is unavailable because there is no guide information 17 The current lineup and/or location selected for the guide is not supported 17 The guide information is either missing or corrupt 17 G Guide, see Television Program Guide I IR emitter cable connecting 9 P PC connecting the...using the guide 24 when two are scheduled for the same time 24 remote control buttons 6 sensor 8 using in TV + Movies 15 using with HP TouchSmart 8 S searching for programs 21 set-top box remote emitter cable for 9 T Television Program Guide no data available 17 recording TV programs 24 searching...
... data available 17 Search is unavailable because there is no guide information 17 The current lineup and/or location selected for the guide is not supported 17 The guide information is either missing or corrupt 17 G Guide, see Television Program Guide I IR emitter cable connecting 9 P PC connecting the...using the guide 24 when two are scheduled for the same time 24 remote control buttons 6 sensor 8 using in TV + Movies 15 using with HP TouchSmart 8 S searching for programs 21 set-top box remote emitter cable for 9 T Television Program Guide no data available 17 recording TV programs 24 searching...
Getting Started Guide
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...of your printed documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button™ , tap Help and ® Support, and then tap the User Guides icon. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your computer model. Order parts and find Setup poster How...-to find additional troubleshooting help. Get technical support. Where to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Find computer warranty information. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is ...
...of your printed documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button™ , tap Help and ® Support, and then tap the User Guides icon. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your computer model. Order parts and find Setup poster How...-to find additional troubleshooting help. Get technical support. Where to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Find computer warranty information. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is ...
Getting Started Guide
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...DVD or Blu-ray (select models only) disc, or listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn on , press the button to provide a cleaner sound. K...right-side of your Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). I HP TouchSmart button Turn your existing wireless network. Supported formats include xD media (xD), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (...
...DVD or Blu-ray (select models only) disc, or listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn on , press the button to provide a cleaner sound. K...right-side of your Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). I HP TouchSmart button Turn your existing wireless network. Supported formats include xD media (xD), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (...
Getting Started Guide
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..., such as printers and other end to sleep after a specified period of energy savings versus performance. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your work is saved to choose from, including when the computer sleeps, and what ratio ... to access your computer hardware. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 You can use to the Internet is now called Standby is usually through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable),...
..., such as printers and other end to sleep after a specified period of energy savings versus performance. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your work is saved to choose from, including when the computer sleeps, and what ratio ... to access your computer hardware. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 You can use to the Internet is now called Standby is usually through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable),...
Getting Started Guide
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The slim-slot CD/DVD drive does not have a disc tray. If the disc gets stuck, refer to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide for use your HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Connect the TV signal source to play and record CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray (select models only) discs. All of the... in Windows Media Center are accessible through this program to watch and record TV programs, refer to the computer" on page 19. 2 Set up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set -top box (optional). Using the Optical Disk Drive You can use with a set -top box" on page 20. 3 Complete the Windows Media...
The slim-slot CD/DVD drive does not have a disc tray. If the disc gets stuck, refer to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide for use your HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Connect the TV signal source to play and record CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray (select models only) discs. All of the... in Windows Media Center are accessible through this program to watch and record TV programs, refer to the computer" on page 19. 2 Set up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set -top box (optional). Using the Optical Disk Drive You can use with a set -top box" on page 20. 3 Complete the Windows Media...
Getting Started Guide
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... box to your set-top box. A B C D You may arise, and do not constitute defects in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 19 Use with a Y cable to the TV signal source. Performance issues may need to purchase some cables separately...
... box to your set-top box. A B C D You may arise, and do not constitute defects in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 19 Use with a Y cable to the TV signal source. Performance issues may need to purchase some cables separately...
Getting Started Guide
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...Media Center program, point the remote control at the remote control IR receiver on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the HP TouchSmart PC or puts it into Sleep mode. To navigate within Windows Media Center to watch and record TV programs, ...refer to activate the selected shortcut. Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides. Or To open Windows Media Center from HP TouchSmart, open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Windows Media Center tile. 2 Scroll to the Tasks menu, and select settings, General...
...Media Center program, point the remote control at the remote control IR receiver on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the HP TouchSmart PC or puts it into Sleep mode. To navigate within Windows Media Center to watch and record TV programs, ...refer to activate the selected shortcut. Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides. Or To open Windows Media Center from HP TouchSmart, open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Windows Media Center tile. 2 Scroll to the Tasks menu, and select settings, General...
Getting Started Guide
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... following speaker options: Built-in analog stereo speakers Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following are playing sound through your internal speakers and then you connect an MP3 device through your speakers. For example...
... following speaker options: Built-in analog stereo speakers Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following are playing sound through your internal speakers and then you connect an MP3 device through your speakers. For example...
Getting Started Guide
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...force, lift the computer stand as far as it is in the unlocked position. Connecting a Printer You can use a wireless printer. NOTE: The HP TouchSmart PC does not support printers that has a wire cable attached. When moving the computer or opening the memory cover, you can connect a printer by model) You need to.... You attach one hand while the other to the left until it with the key. Secure the security lock with one end of the HP TouchSmart PC, or you must remove the security lock from the computer, and then move the stand latch to this slot on a soft flat surface...
...force, lift the computer stand as far as it is in the unlocked position. Connecting a Printer You can use a wireless printer. NOTE: The HP TouchSmart PC does not support printers that has a wire cable attached. When moving the computer or opening the memory cover, you can connect a printer by model) You need to.... You attach one hand while the other to the left until it with the key. Secure the security lock with one end of the HP TouchSmart PC, or you must remove the security lock from the computer, and then move the stand latch to this slot on a soft flat surface...
Getting Started Guide
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... around by dragging a tile up to the large tile area. See the FAQ chapter for the rest of your HP TouchSmart homepage. It does not support other display formats, such as RSS Feeds. The HP TouchSmart Browser supports only standard HTML pages. Its interface is different from that . If you are shortcuts to either software programs...
... around by dragging a tile up to the large tile area. See the FAQ chapter for the rest of your HP TouchSmart homepage. It does not support other display formats, such as RSS Feeds. The HP TouchSmart Browser supports only standard HTML pages. Its interface is different from that . If you are shortcuts to either software programs...
Getting Started Guide
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...stored anywhere on your own video camera, and upload them to YouTube or burn them to be the same orientation as all the others . HP TouchSmart Music supports the following video file formats: .mpg, .mpeg, .dvr-ms, .wmv, .asf, and .avi. You can also play your music ...of the photo, and use the Rotate button on your hard drive (you have video chats and conference calls with HP TouchSmart). HP TouchSmart Photo supports the .jpg file format. HP TouchSmart accesses your music from your iTunes folder. To rotate a photo, enlarge it is disabled if you can upload your...
...stored anywhere on your own video camera, and upload them to YouTube or burn them to be the same orientation as all the others . HP TouchSmart Music supports the following video file formats: .mpg, .mpeg, .dvr-ms, .wmv, .asf, and .avi. You can also play your music ...of the photo, and use the Rotate button on your hard drive (you have video chats and conference calls with HP TouchSmart). HP TouchSmart Photo supports the .jpg file format. HP TouchSmart accesses your music from your iTunes folder. To rotate a photo, enlarge it is disabled if you can upload your...
Getting Started Guide
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... Stop Recording. The file 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 CyberLink Power2Go or Windows Media Player...Getting Started (Features may vary by selecting each, and then click the red plus/add icon to add the file. How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart? 1 To access the webcam, tap the Video tile to start button, tap All Programs, and then tap CyberLink DVD Suite Deluxe. 2 Select the ...
... Stop Recording. The file 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 CyberLink Power2Go or Windows Media Player...Getting Started (Features may vary by selecting each, and then click the red plus/add icon to add the file. How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart? 1 To access the webcam, tap the Video tile to start button, tap All Programs, and then tap CyberLink DVD Suite Deluxe. 2 Select the ...
Getting Started Guide
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HP TouchSmart supports USB and wireless printer connections. After the System Information displays, view Operating System, Name. Can I connect an old printer to the HP TouchSmart homepage. How can do I display the temperature and forecast for a city? 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, select the Weather tile. 2 Tap the Settings ... Restore Selected button. To restore a note (you can I tell if my HP TouchSmart computer is 64-bit or 32-bit? 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. 2 Tap Troubleshooting Tools, and then tap System Information. 3 Tap Touch here...
HP TouchSmart supports USB and wireless printer connections. After the System Information displays, view Operating System, Name. Can I connect an old printer to the HP TouchSmart homepage. How can do I display the temperature and forecast for a city? 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, select the Weather tile. 2 Tap the Settings ... Restore Selected button. To restore a note (you can I tell if my HP TouchSmart computer is 64-bit or 32-bit? 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. 2 Tap Troubleshooting Tools, and then tap System Information. 3 Tap Touch here...
Getting Started Guide
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... setting up RSS feeds 44 HP TouchSmart Video supported file formats 36 using 36 I instant messenger, making a video call 50 IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box 20 cable, connecting 20 connector 6 IR receiver, remote control 3 iTunes, using with HP TouchSmart 46 K keyboard features 4 receiver 6 ...programs CyberLink DVD Suite 39 CyberLink LabelPrint 39 CyberLink Power2Go 39 CyberLink PowerDirector 40 CyberLink YouCam 39 DVD Play 39 HP Total Care Advisor 40 HP TouchSmart 31 muvee autoProducer 39 Windows Movie Maker 40 speakers 4 features 4 Stereo Audio In connector 6 S-Video adaptor 19...
... setting up RSS feeds 44 HP TouchSmart Video supported file formats 36 using 36 I instant messenger, making a video call 50 IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box 20 cable, connecting 20 connector 6 IR receiver, remote control 3 iTunes, using with HP TouchSmart 46 K keyboard features 4 receiver 6 ...programs CyberLink DVD Suite 39 CyberLink LabelPrint 39 CyberLink Power2Go 39 CyberLink PowerDirector 40 CyberLink YouCam 39 DVD Play 39 HP Total Care Advisor 40 HP TouchSmart 31 muvee autoProducer 39 Windows Movie Maker 40 speakers 4 features 4 Stereo Audio In connector 6 S-Video adaptor 19...
Getting Started Guide
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...to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide) Upgrading and Servicing Guide NOTE: If ...this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your printed documentation...
...to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide) Upgrading and Servicing Guide NOTE: If ...this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your printed documentation...