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... product specifications for system upgradability information. WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before attempting to open the HP TouchSmart PC or perform any procedures can result in your HP TouchSmart PC. Go to remove and install the screws. Write down and...practices and regulatory compliance required for product information. It is easier to consult this information than to upgrade or service the HP TouchSmart PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you open and examine the computer. Read the following items ...
... product specifications for system upgradability information. WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before attempting to open the HP TouchSmart PC or perform any procedures can result in your HP TouchSmart PC. Go to remove and install the screws. Write down and...practices and regulatory compliance required for product information. It is easier to consult this information than to upgrade or service the HP TouchSmart PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 Hewlett-Packard recommends that you open and examine the computer. Read the following items ...
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... and Servicing Guide WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. WARNING: Take care when lifting or moving your system 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. Safety Information This...
... and Servicing Guide WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. WARNING: Take care when lifting or moving your system 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. Safety Information This...
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... the 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... HP TouchSmart PC. 1 Remove all media and external devices (CDs, DVDs, memory cards, USB devices, pocket media drive, and external hard disk drives) from the back of the HP TouchSmart PC. Ensure that you are discharged of the...
... the 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... HP TouchSmart PC. 1 Remove all media and external devices (CDs, DVDs, memory cards, USB devices, pocket media drive, and external hard disk drives) from the back of the HP TouchSmart PC. Ensure that you are discharged of the...
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HP recommends that you set down on the bottom-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC. 6 Place the computer face-down a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen surface from scratches or other attached cables from the back of the cover (A), and then pulling gently. A 5 Disconnect all other damage. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 4 Remove the connector cover by inserting your finger under the gap on a soft flat surface.
HP recommends that you set down on the bottom-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC. 6 Place the computer face-down a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen surface from scratches or other attached cables from the back of the cover (A), and then pulling gently. A 5 Disconnect all other damage. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 4 Remove the connector cover by inserting your finger under the gap on a soft flat surface.
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... Observe the following illustration. Before you can replace. To determine which temporarily stores data and instructions on your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for SO-DIMMs (small outline dual in the following requirements before removing and replacing the memory module. The... HP TouchSmart PC ships with the key slot circled is shown in -line memory modules). Removing and Replacing a Memory Module Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which type and speed of memory module could damage the...
... Observe the following illustration. Before you can replace. To determine which temporarily stores data and instructions on your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for SO-DIMMs (small outline dual in the following requirements before removing and replacing the memory module. The... HP TouchSmart PC ships with the key slot circled is shown in -line memory modules). Removing and Replacing a Memory Module Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which type and speed of memory module could damage the...
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... module slot does not match the socket, turn the memory module over. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your HP TouchSmart PC with the socket, so that the key slot on page 8. 2 Align the new memory module with memory of the contacts. See "Removing a Memory Module...
... module slot does not match the socket, turn the memory module over. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your HP TouchSmart PC with the socket, so that the key slot on page 8. 2 Align the new memory module with memory of the contacts. See "Removing a Memory Module...
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Failure to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 Complete the procedures to do so may result in data loss. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way (B), ... upgrade the hard disk drive. See "Start Here" on the hard disk drive to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC.
Failure to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 Complete the procedures to do so may result in data loss. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way (B), ... upgrade the hard disk drive. See "Start Here" on the hard disk drive to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC.
Watching and Recording TV
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...Windows Media Center 1 Setting Up the TV Signal 1 Changing Settings for 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 10 Watching and Recording TV Programs 11 Navigating TV + Movies 11 ...
...Windows Media Center 1 Setting Up the TV Signal 1 Changing Settings for 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 10 Watching and Recording TV Programs 11 Navigating TV + Movies 11 ...
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...is not in the selection box under Tasks when you to watch live TV and record TV programs on your computer. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in that came with your TV shows automatically while you can: Watch, record, and play back television programs. Pause... Next. 6 Select a region, and click Next. If "settings" is optimized for widescreen and high-definition displays. Record your computer. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks...
...is not in the selection box under Tasks when you to watch live TV and record TV programs on your computer. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in that came with your TV shows automatically while you can: Watch, record, and play back television programs. Pause... Next. 6 Select a region, and click Next. If "settings" is optimized for widescreen and high-definition displays. Record your computer. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks...
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... your aesthetic preferences. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your display type and your preferred solution, and then click Next. 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...
... your aesthetic preferences. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your display type and your preferred solution, and then click Next. 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...
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... 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 view a list of advanced Closed Captioning options. 8 Select Use Settings in that box. 4 Click TV, and then Closed Captioning. 5 Use the plus (+) and...
... 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 view a list of advanced Closed Captioning options. 8 Select Use Settings in that box. 4 Click TV, and then Closed Captioning. 5 Use the plus (+) and...
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... 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 Windows Media Center to activate the... 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
... 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 Windows Media Center to activate the... 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
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... 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 set-top box. To use a set-top box with Windows Media Center: 1 Connect the IR emitter cable (A) to the... the back of the PC. 2 Remove the 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. Setting up the...
... 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 set-top box. To use a set-top box with Windows Media Center: 1 Connect the IR emitter cable (A) to the... the back of the PC. 2 Remove the 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. Setting up the...
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... 23 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 for TV...
... 23 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 for TV...
Getting Started Guide
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Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Removing the Connector Cover 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Activity LED indicator lights...7 Connecting 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...
Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Features...1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Removing the Connector Cover 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Activity LED indicator lights...7 Connecting 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...
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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...
... 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...
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... my homepage view 43 How do I temporarily hide a tile 43 How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage 43 How do I change the icons designating my tiles 43 What is an RSS Feed? ...43 How ...do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos 48 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 48 How do I make a video playlist 49 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 49 How do ... webcam and microphones 50 What is the time limit of my video recordings 50 What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam 50 How do I make a video chat or a conference call 50 How do I create and save...
... my homepage view 43 How do I temporarily hide a tile 43 How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage 43 How do I change the icons designating my tiles 43 What is an RSS Feed? ...43 How ...do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos 48 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 48 How do I make a video playlist 49 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 49 How do ... webcam and microphones 50 What is the time limit of my video recordings 50 What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam 50 How do I make a video chat or a conference call 50 How do I create and save...
Getting Started Guide
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...Find features of the computer hardware. Connect a television signal. Get technical support. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Connect to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Watch...Upgrade or replace components of your computer model. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Use the Windows Media Center remote control (select models only). Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. ...
...Find features of the computer hardware. Connect a television signal. Get technical support. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Connect to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Watch...Upgrade or replace components of your computer model. Where to find additional troubleshooting help. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Use the Windows Media Center remote control (select models only). Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. ...
Getting Started Guide
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... networking, and high-quality speakers. (The specifications for the 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) are draft specifications and are not final. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it may affect the ability of the computer to communicate with features like webcam (Internet...music, edit your digital photos, or watch your favorite home video. Features and configurations vary by model. Your computer may vary; Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images.
... networking, and high-quality speakers. (The specifications for the 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) are draft specifications and are not final. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1 If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it may affect the ability of the computer to communicate with features like webcam (Internet...music, edit your digital photos, or watch your favorite home video. Features and configurations vary by model. Your computer may vary; Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images.
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...(select models only) Use Bluetooth to connect to video sharing sites. Experience the ease of your digital life by touch with the HP TouchSmart software. * High definition (HD) content is required to view HD images. actual performance may vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers...; The diagram shows the internal location of 5 ms.** The display is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. Most current DVDs do not provide HD images. **All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by model) Use the built-in...
...(select models only) Use Bluetooth to connect to video sharing sites. Experience the ease of your digital life by touch with the HP TouchSmart software. * High definition (HD) content is required to view HD images. actual performance may vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers...; The diagram shows the internal location of 5 ms.** The display is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. Most current DVDs do not provide HD images. **All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by model) Use the built-in...