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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 5 Removing the connector cover 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Activity LED indicator lights...8 Connecting the Power Source ...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 Power Source ...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...
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... Windows Media Center 27 Headphones ...27 Microphone array ...27 Using a headset ...27 Connecting MP3 players ...27 Connecting a Printer ...28 Installing a Security Lock ...28 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 29 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 29 Preparing the Computer for Shipping 30 Preparing the computer ...30 Moving the computer stand ...30...
... Windows Media Center 27 Headphones ...27 Microphone array ...27 Using a headset ...27 Connecting MP3 players ...27 Connecting a Printer ...28 Installing a Security Lock ...28 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 29 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 29 Preparing the Computer for Shipping 30 Preparing the computer ...30 Moving the computer stand ...30...
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... the most common computer hardware and software issues. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer model. HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then... tap the User Guides icon. Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide vi Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your computer. Recover factory settings. Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help...
... the most common computer hardware and software issues. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your computer model. HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then... tap the User Guides icon. Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide vi Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your computer. Recover factory settings. Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help...
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... specifications for the 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) are draft specifications and are not final. Features and configurations vary by model. 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 access... devices.) Using your fingertips, you can listen to your favorite music, edit your digital photos, or watch your favorite home video. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to view HD images.
... specifications for the 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) are draft specifications and are not final. Features and configurations vary by model. 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 access... devices.) Using your fingertips, you can listen to your favorite music, edit your digital photos, or watch your favorite home video. 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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... (HD) content is optimized for touch diagonal widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. 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... (Features may vary either higher or lower. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model 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 ...
... (HD) content is optimized for touch diagonal widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. 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... (Features may vary either higher or lower. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model 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 ...
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...and Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) memory cards. Your memory card reader also supports adapters for a cleaner sound. Refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 Getting to the Watching and Recording TV guide. Or, if the computer is already turned on your existing wireless network. L IR ...controls Adjust the sound level up to one-half meter (2 feet) away from your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for storing and transferring data, photo, music, and video files. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on the lower-right side of the notebook to communicate with other 802....
...and Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) memory cards. Your memory card reader also supports adapters for a cleaner sound. Refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 Getting to the Watching and Recording TV guide. Or, if the computer is already turned on your existing wireless network. L IR ...controls Adjust the sound level up to one-half meter (2 feet) away from your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for storing and transferring data, photo, music, and video files. I HP TouchSmart button Turn on the lower-right side of the notebook to communicate with other 802....
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... 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. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. 4 Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Watch...) disc, or listen to music or when watching your CD collection. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-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...
... 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. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. 4 Getting Started (Features may vary by model) Watch...) disc, or listen to music or when watching your CD collection. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.* Read and write DVD-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...
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Turn on . D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Tapping more than once changes intensity: low, medium, high, off by default. Getting to the port. Tap the color you... such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 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 ...
Turn on . D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Tapping more than once changes intensity: low, medium, high, off by default. Getting to the port. Tap the color you... such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 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 ...
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... automatically opens inward. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) B USB 2.0 (3 ports) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital 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...
... automatically opens inward. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model) B USB 2.0 (3 ports) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital 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...
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... 40 degrees from a video camera, or connect to a set -top box, digital video camera, or other (select models only) video device. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 G TV In Connect your surround sound digital speakers. (SPDIF Out) Supports 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. This is not required if you do not use a set -top box...
... 40 degrees from a video camera, or connect to a set -top box, digital video camera, or other (select models only) video device. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 G TV In Connect your surround sound digital speakers. (SPDIF Out) Supports 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. This is not required if you do not use a set -top box...
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... no card is in select software applications only. Activity LED indicator lights AB C H D E F G The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from the wireless keyboard and mouse. D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk...
... no card is in select software applications only. Activity LED indicator lights AB C H D E F G The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from the wireless keyboard and mouse. D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk...
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...adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into an AC power source through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and... pulling gently. 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...
...adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into an AC power source through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 9 Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into the back of the cover, and... pulling gently. 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...
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... battery tabs on the computer. Getting to set up. 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 the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand The computer... fall over. Also, make sure the Power switch, on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it back to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of between 10 and 40 degrees from vertical; Then, if you have a Power switch).
... battery tabs on the computer. Getting to set up. 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 the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand The computer... fall over. Also, make sure the Power switch, on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it back to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of between 10 and 40 degrees from vertical; Then, if you have a Power switch).
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... button on the bottom of the keyboard (A) for five seconds. Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are presynchronized to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot) and away from interference from other devices. Mouse: Press the connect button on the bottom of the mouse (C) for five seconds... work immediately after pulling out the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. It turns off when synchronization is complete. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC.
... button on the bottom of the keyboard (A) for five seconds. Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are presynchronized to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot) and away from interference from other devices. Mouse: Press the connect button on the bottom of the mouse (C) for five seconds... work immediately after pulling out the battery tabs, which activate the preinstalled batteries. It turns off when synchronization is complete. They should work with your HP TouchSmart PC.
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... included with select models only. A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up the computer or put it on. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button...
... included with select models only. A B You can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up the computer or put it on. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button...
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... wired LAN that connects your wireless home network. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to the network router or broadband modem. 14 Getting Started (Features.... 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. For example, you want of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. To put the computer in Microsoft Windows Vista. There are...
... wired LAN that connects your wireless home network. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is saved to the network router or broadband modem. 14 Getting Started (Features.... 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. For example, you want of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. To put the computer in Microsoft Windows Vista. There are...
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.... When the window opens, select Setup a wireless router or access point, and then follow the onscreen instructions. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Connect your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 6 Add wireless devices to the network...of public wireless access points limited. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15 First-time wireless network installation requires that you have a cable modem, the connection from an Internet service ...
.... When the window opens, select Setup a wireless router or access point, and then follow the onscreen instructions. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Connect your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 6 Add wireless devices to the network...of public wireless access points limited. Internet Wall plug Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Wireless router 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15 First-time wireless network installation requires that you have a cable modem, the connection from an Internet service ...
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...an Ethernet cable, and then connect the computer to the computer Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. 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) Follow the manufacturer's instructions...sold separately), if one is located on the manufacturer. The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. NOTE: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the cable router clip on the back of...
...an Ethernet cable, and then connect the computer to the computer Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. 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) Follow the manufacturer's instructions...sold separately), if one is located on the manufacturer. The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. NOTE: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the cable router clip on the back of...
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...the keyboard that came with the other devices (the devices must be relatively close together). Getting to the router. Reconnect power to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 To enable a Bluetooth device: 1 Refer to your computer, or through the Control Panel. d Test the network connection for each ...left to reduce brightness, and to the right to increase brightness. Click Printers. Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so you want to add to your network. Through the Control Panel: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, ...
...the keyboard that came with the other devices (the devices must be relatively close together). Getting to the router. Reconnect power to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 To enable a Bluetooth device: 1 Refer to your computer, or through the Control Panel. d Test the network connection for each ...left to reduce brightness, and to the right to increase brightness. Click Printers. Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so you want to add to your network. Through the Control Panel: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button, ...
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... either by tapping toward the top or toward the bottom of the color spectrum, or by model) Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a 64-bit Windows Vista operating system, and may vary by pressing the ambient light button on your computer. Check with your...download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor 18 Getting Started (Features may not be compatible with the operating system.* Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on until you manually turn the Ambient Light on. 2 Continue pressing the button to the Upgrading and ...
... either by tapping toward the top or toward the bottom of the color spectrum, or by model) Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a 64-bit Windows Vista operating system, and may vary by pressing the ambient light button on your computer. Check with your...download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor 18 Getting Started (Features may not be compatible with the operating system.* Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on until you manually turn the Ambient Light on. 2 Continue pressing the button to the Upgrading and ...