Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... devices (CDs, DVDs, memory cards, USB devices, pocket media drive, and external hard disk drives) from the back of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord ... down, disconnect the power adapter (A) from the HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Tap the Windows Vista start button™ , and then tap Shut...
... devices (CDs, DVDs, memory cards, USB devices, pocket media drive, and external hard disk drives) from the back of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord ... down, disconnect the power adapter (A) from the HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Tap the Windows Vista start button™ , and then tap Shut...
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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... enables you to watch live TV and record TV programs on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to the setup instructions that box. 4 Click TV, and then Set Up TV Signal. 5 Click Yes... record, and play back television programs. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs. Watch an instant replay. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on connecting the TV signal, refer to Watch TV in that came with your TV shows automatically while you...
... enables you to watch live TV and record TV programs on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to the setup instructions that box. 4 Click TV, and then Set Up TV Signal. 5 Click Yes... record, and play back television programs. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs. Watch an instant replay. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on connecting the TV signal, refer to Watch TV in that came with your TV shows automatically while you...
Watching and Recording TV
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... it appears in Display, and then click Next. 6 Select Widescreen (16:9), and then click Next. 7 Click Yes to change the way Windows Media Center looks on your display. Or Select Preview automatic adjustments, and then click Next. Changing Settings for Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength 1 Click... click Next, and then click Finish. Select Yes to change the resolution. Or 2 Watching and Recording TV Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to accept the new settings, and then click Next. Select Keep my current settings and continue, click ...
... it appears in Display, and then click Next. 6 Select Widescreen (16:9), and then click Next. 7 Click Yes to change the way Windows Media Center looks on your display. Or Select Preview automatic adjustments, and then click Next. Changing Settings for Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength 1 Click... click Next, and then click Finish. Select Yes to change the resolution. Or 2 Watching and Recording TV Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to accept the new settings, and then click Next. Select Keep my current settings and continue, click ...
Watching and Recording TV
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... when it appears in that box. 4 Click TV, and then Audio. 5 Select the appropriate audio format, and then click Save. 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 preferences...when you can: Select Finish this wizard, click Next, and then Finish. Setting Your TV Audio 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. Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 1 Click the...
... when it appears in that box. 4 Click TV, and then Audio. 5 Select the appropriate audio format, and then click Save. 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 preferences...when you can: Select Finish this wizard, click Next, and then Finish. Setting Your TV Audio 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. Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 1 Click the...
Watching and Recording TV
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... 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 turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode, press the On/Sleep button on the remote control. To navigate within...
... 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 turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode, press the On/Sleep button on the remote control. To navigate within...
Watching and Recording TV
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To use a set-top box with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate 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 (C). To locate the remote infrared sensor window, shine a flashlight through the plastic on the front of the...to select TV channels. It enables the remote control that connects to use the remote control properly. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite settop box, or another set-top box, you ...
To use a set-top box with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate 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 (C). To locate the remote infrared sensor window, shine a flashlight through the plastic on the front of the...to select TV channels. It enables the remote control that connects to use the remote control properly. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite settop box, or another set-top box, 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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... information Set up your computer model. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Find electronic user guides and specifications for your HP TouchSmart PC. 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 button, tap Help and Support, and...
... information Set up your computer model. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Find electronic user guides and specifications for your HP TouchSmart PC. 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 button, tap Help and Support, and...
Getting Started Guide
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... to open your CD collection. Works with select models only. Getting to one-half meter (2 feet) away from a distance of your Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your environment, to turn the computer off your webcam videos, and to use of the computer...Press the Power/Sleep button to provide a cleaner sound. 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 your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). K FireWire (IEEE 1394) Transfer videos from a memory card. ...
... to open your CD collection. Works with select models only. Getting to one-half meter (2 feet) away from a distance of your Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your environment, to turn the computer off your webcam videos, and to use of the computer...Press the Power/Sleep button to provide a cleaner sound. 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 your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). K FireWire (IEEE 1394) Transfer videos from a memory card. ...
Getting Started Guide
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... H Optical Disc Drive Activity Indicates Optical Disc Drive is memory card activity, and that your remote control to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. G Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals .... A solid LED indicates that there is in select software applications only. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. Getting to navigate windows, record TV shows, and perform other activities in Windows Media Center. Activity LED indicator lights A B C D H E F G The following are the activity indicator light-...
... H Optical Disc Drive Activity Indicates Optical Disc Drive is memory card activity, and that your remote control to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. G Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals .... A solid LED indicates that there is in select software applications only. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. Getting to navigate windows, record TV shows, and perform other activities in Windows Media Center. Activity LED indicator lights A B C D H E F G The following are the activity indicator light-...
Getting Started Guide
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... On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After 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 turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the... setup wizards, you can also turn it may vary by following the onscreen instructions. A remote control is already turned on the computer and open the HP TouchSmart window.
... On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After 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 turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the... setup wizards, you can also turn it may vary by following the onscreen instructions. A remote control is already turned on the computer and open the HP TouchSmart window.
Getting Started Guide
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... 4 Choose a power option. The network connection to the Lock icon, and then select Sleep. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built-in Microsoft Windows Vista. What used to access your computer to sleep after a specified period of inactivity. In Sleep mode, your work is designed ... Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. You can set your computer hardware. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to choose from, including when the computer sleeps, and what ratio you can also customize power settings for ...
... 4 Choose a power option. The network connection to the Lock icon, and then select Sleep. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built-in Microsoft Windows Vista. What used to access your computer to sleep after a specified period of inactivity. In Sleep mode, your work is designed ... Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. You can set your computer hardware. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to choose from, including when the computer sleeps, and what ratio you can also customize power settings for ...
Getting Started Guide
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...at a right angle and then over to the playlist area. Scrollbar with blue light; HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 Then use your Windows desktop. You cannot drag in a straight line to enter text. Use Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) Tap inside a text box and the onscreen keyboard appears....your screen just like a scrollbar on your finger to scroll left or right, to move it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window. CAUTION: Like any other home electronic product, keep the screen clean from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or...
...at a right angle and then over to the playlist area. Scrollbar with blue light; HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 Then use your Windows desktop. You cannot drag in a straight line to enter text. Use Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) Tap inside a text box and the onscreen keyboard appears....your screen just like a scrollbar on your finger to scroll left or right, to move it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window. CAUTION: Like any other home electronic product, keep the screen clean from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or...
Getting Started Guide
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...have an RSS tile. 8 Tap the feed title to display it opens in the computer.) The HP TouchSmart view minimizes automatically and a Microsoft dialog appears. 2 Tap Open folder to view files. 3 Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Internet Explorer. 2 Tap the Feeds button to discover feeds ...USB cable that came with the camera, and connect the cable to the camera and then to a USB port in Internet Explorer outside of the HP TouchSmart window. 2 Tap Removable Disc. 3 View your RSS feeds. To subscribe to view your photos directly from the memory card. 44 Getting Started (Features...
...have an RSS tile. 8 Tap the feed title to display it opens in the computer.) The HP TouchSmart view minimizes automatically and a Microsoft dialog appears. 2 Tap Open folder to view files. 3 Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Internet Explorer. 2 Tap the Feeds button to discover feeds ...USB cable that came with the camera, and connect the cable to the camera and then to a USB port in Internet Explorer outside of the HP TouchSmart window. 2 Tap Removable Disc. 3 View your RSS feeds. To subscribe to view your photos directly from the memory card. 44 Getting Started (Features...
Getting Started Guide
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... the Power/Sleep button on , you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 A B You can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of...
... the Power/Sleep button on , you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 A B You can also wake up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of...
Getting Started Guide
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... is selected, a disc icon appears. Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the HP TouchSmart window. When the item is sensitive, HP recommends that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Use it to enter text by...
... is selected, a disc icon appears. Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the HP TouchSmart window. When the item is sensitive, HP recommends that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Use it to enter text by...
Getting Started Guide
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A remote control is already on, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Complete the initial setup by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the keyboard or the remote control. After you turn on the computer for the ... or put it on. The setup process may take several minutes. A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) 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...
A remote control is already on, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Complete the initial setup by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the keyboard or the remote control. After you turn on the computer for the ... or put it on. The setup process may take several minutes. A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) 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...
Getting Started Guide
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... it to enter text by using touch. When the item is sensitive, HP recommends that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to create a playlist. CAUTION:... on all sides of the display bezel or around the screen borders. Use it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the...
... it to enter text by using touch. When the item is sensitive, HP recommends that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to create a playlist. CAUTION:... on all sides of the display bezel or around the screen borders. Use it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window. Action Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Drag and drop songs to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the...