Getting Started
Page 3
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 5 Removing the connector cover 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Activity LED indicator lights...8 Connecting the ...Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 11 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 12 Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off 13 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Changing Power Settings ...14 Connecting to the Internet...14 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 5 Removing the connector cover 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Activity LED indicator lights...8 Connecting the ...Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 11 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 12 Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off 13 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Changing Power Settings ...14 Connecting to the Internet...14 Setting up...
Getting Started
Page 4
... Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 31 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 33 Navigating HP TouchSmart ...34 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software 36 Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard 36 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...37 HP TouchSmart Browser ...37 HP TouchSmart Photo...38 HP TouchSmart Music ...38 HP TouchSmart Video ...38 Webcam and Microphone...
... Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 31 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 33 Navigating HP TouchSmart ...34 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software 36 Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard 36 HP TouchSmart Tiles ...37 HP TouchSmart Browser ...37 HP TouchSmart Photo...38 HP TouchSmart Music ...38 HP TouchSmart Video ...38 Webcam and Microphone...
Getting Started
Page 5
... my homepage view 45 How do I temporarily hide a tile 45 How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage 45 How do I change the icons designating my tiles 45 What is an RSS feed? ...45 How ...do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos 50 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 50 How do I make a video playlist 51 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 51 How do ... webcam and microphones 52 What is the time limit of my video recordings 52 What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam 52 How do I make a video chat or a conference call 53 How do I create and save...
... my homepage view 45 How do I temporarily hide a tile 45 How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage 45 How do I change the icons designating my tiles 45 What is an RSS feed? ...45 How ...do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos 50 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 50 How do I make a video playlist 51 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 51 How do ... webcam and microphones 52 What is the time limit of my video recordings 52 What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam 52 How do I make a video chat or a conference call 53 How do I create and save...
Getting Started
Page 6
...software issues. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Upgrade or replace components of the computer hardware. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer...TV guide Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your computer. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Recover factory settings. Get technical support. Watch and record TV programs on the ...
...software issues. Order parts and find Setup poster How-to videos about HP TouchSmart and other software. Upgrade or replace components of the computer hardware. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer...TV guide Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your computer. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Recover factory settings. Get technical support. Watch and record TV programs on the ...
Getting Started
Page 7
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images. do not copy copyright-protected material), HP Pocket Media Drive bay, software-controlled ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, Brightview display, Wireless 802.11n networking, and high-... speeds may affect the ability of the computer to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices.) Using your fingertips, you can listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images. do not copy copyright-protected material), HP Pocket Media Drive bay, software-controlled ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, Brightview display, Wireless 802.11n networking, and high-... speeds may affect the ability of the computer to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices.) Using your fingertips, you can listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 1
Getting Started
Page 8
...CD EDF C G B P A O H I J K L N M Item Description A LCD display optimized The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art 64.8-cm (25.5-inch) for an elegant touch experience. Most current DVDs do ... performance may vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; Your fingertip is all you need to interact with HP BrightView technology.* The HP BrightView technology improves the contrast and clarity of 5 ms.** The display is required to Bluetooth-enabled devices... (HD) content is optimized for touch diagonal widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart.
...CD EDF C G B P A O H I J K L N M Item Description A LCD display optimized The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art 64.8-cm (25.5-inch) for an elegant touch experience. Most current DVDs do ... performance may vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; Your fingertip is all you need to interact with HP BrightView technology.* The HP BrightView technology improves the contrast and clarity of 5 ms.** The display is required to Bluetooth-enabled devices... (HD) content is optimized for touch diagonal widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart.
Getting Started
Page 9
... then navigate to all Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). Refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 The diagram shows the internal location of the computer. If the final specifications differ from a memory card. H Volume and mute...have video chats with a remote control and TV tuner (select models only). A remote control is already turned on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for the 802.11n WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. It records from a distance of the notebook to...
... then navigate to all Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). Refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 The diagram shows the internal location of the computer. If the final specifications differ from a memory card. H Volume and mute...have video chats with a remote control and TV tuner (select models only). A remote control is already turned on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for the 802.11n WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. It records from a distance of the notebook to...
Getting Started
Page 10
Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. 4 Getting Started (Features ... N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal speakers P Slot-loading optical drive (located on back side panel) Description (continued) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD...
Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. 4 Getting Started (Features ... N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal speakers P Slot-loading optical drive (located on back side panel) Description (continued) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD...
Getting Started
Page 11
C Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players. Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model A B C D Connector Function A Ambient light button The HP TouchSmart ambient light casts a colorful glow from the computer base. (select models only) Ambient Light is turned off , ...low, medium, and so on ambient light by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Change the intensity of light either by tapping at the top or bottom of the light by tapping the Windows Vista start...
C Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players. Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model A B C D Connector Function A Ambient light button The HP TouchSmart ambient light casts a colorful glow from the computer base. (select models only) Ambient Light is turned off , ...low, medium, and so on ambient light by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Change the intensity of light either by tapping at the top or bottom of the light by tapping the Windows Vista start...
Getting Started
Page 12
... cameras, and MP3 players. 6 Getting Started (Features may vary by model A J B K C D E F L G M H I N Item Function A Pocket Media Drive bay Insert an HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately) into place. Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots... on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pull gently. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) The bay door automatically opens inward. Removing the connector cover To remove the connector cover...
... cameras, and MP3 players. 6 Getting Started (Features may vary by model A J B K C D E F L G M H I N Item Function A Pocket Media Drive bay Insert an HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately) into place. Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots... on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pull gently. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) The bay door automatically opens inward. Removing the connector cover To remove the connector cover...
Getting Started
Page 13
... audio for TV (select models only) input. L Power connector Plug the power adapter into place. G TV In Connect your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 and mouse receiver N Cable clip Route your cables through the clip, close the connector cover, and then route the cables through your wired network...
... audio for TV (select models only) input. L Power connector Plug the power adapter into place. G TV In Connect your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 and mouse receiver N Cable clip Route your cables through the clip, close the connector cover, and then route the cables through your wired network...
Getting Started
Page 14
... card. F Remote control IR receiver Indicates that a card has read or write capacity. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. A remote control is flashing, do not remove your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from the wireless keyboard and mouse. G Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver...
... card. F Remote control IR receiver Indicates that a card has read or write capacity. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. A remote control is flashing, do not remove your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from the wireless keyboard and mouse. G Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver...
Getting Started
Page 15
Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature behind the back connector cover. 1 Remove the connector cover on the back of the computer by inserting your finger under ...the gap on the bottom-left side of the computer. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into an AC power source through...
Route the power cord through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature behind the back connector cover. 1 Remove the connector cover on the back of the computer by inserting your finger under ...the gap on the bottom-left side of the computer. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into an AC power source through...
Getting Started
Page 17
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 If you want to an angle of between 10 and 40 degrees from vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall .... Getting to set up. Remove the battery tabs 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. To ensure the computer is in the On position (the keyboard does...
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 If you want to an angle of between 10 and 40 degrees from vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall .... Getting to set up. Remove the battery tabs 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. To ensure the computer is in the On position (the keyboard does...
Getting Started
Page 18
...keyboard and mouse again. 12 Getting Started (Features may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot) and away from interference from the lower back grill of the mouse (C) for five seconds. It ...turns off when synchronization is complete. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC. It turns off when synchronization is complete. The blue activity LED illuminates from other devices. You may vary by model) Keyboard: Press...
...keyboard and mouse again. 12 Getting Started (Features may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot) and away from interference from the lower back grill of the mouse (C) for five seconds. It ...turns off when synchronization is complete. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC. It turns off when synchronization is complete. The blue activity LED illuminates from other devices. You may vary by model) Keyboard: Press...
Getting Started
Page 19
...remote control. If the computer is included with select models only. Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After 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... 13 After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. The setup process may take several minutes. Getting to the Lock...
...remote control. If the computer is included with select models only. Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After 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... 13 After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn it into Sleep mode by following the onscreen instructions. The setup process may take several minutes. Getting to the Lock...
Getting Started
Page 20
...What used to sleep after a specified period of inactivity. To put the computer in Microsoft Windows Vista. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is now called Standby is designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your computer to go to be called Sleep ...button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. There are many to choose from, including when the computer sleeps, and what...
...What used to sleep after a specified period of inactivity. To put the computer in Microsoft Windows Vista. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is now called Standby is designed to support a wireless or wired LAN that connects your computer to go to be called Sleep ...button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. There are many to choose from, including when the computer sleeps, and what...
Getting Started
Page 21
... router or access point, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to the network (optional). Or Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Connect to the wireless...a coaxial cable. If you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from the wall to the modem will be provided by opening your HP TouchSmart PC to a network. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Setting up a wireless home network Wireless access point and Internet service ...
... router or access point, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to the network (optional). Or Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Connect to the wireless...a coaxial cable. If you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from the wall to the modem will be provided by opening your HP TouchSmart PC to a network. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Setting up a wireless home network Wireless access point and Internet service ...
Getting Started
Page 22
...notch in the wall, connect directly from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. This may vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is located on the back ...of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the cable router clip on the manufacturer. Internet Wall plug Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features may be provided by model) NOTE: Broadband modem and ...
...notch in the wall, connect directly from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. This may vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is located on the back ...of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the cable router clip on the manufacturer. Internet Wall plug Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features may be provided by model) NOTE: Broadband modem and ...
Getting Started
Page 23
.... Click Add. Click Printers. Click Add a printer. With your keyboard: Press the Function (Fn) key on the wired computers and your HP TouchSmart PC. c Reconnect power to the router. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with your computer, or through the Control Panel. Press ...Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your network. Through the ...
.... Click Add. Click Printers. Click Add a printer. With your keyboard: Press the Function (Fn) key on the wired computers and your HP TouchSmart PC. c Reconnect power to the router. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with your computer, or through the Control Panel. Press ...Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your network. Through the ...