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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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... ...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...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...
... ...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...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...
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...Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the Online Help icon. HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Find features of ... technical support. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Connect a television signal. Recover factory settings. Find computer warranty information. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of the computer hardware...
...Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap the Online Help icon. HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Help and Support. Find features of ... technical support. Learn about using HP TouchSmart features. Connect a television signal. Recover factory settings. Find computer warranty information. Visit hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only) HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide is not included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of the computer hardware...
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Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to your favorite music, edit your digital photos, or watch your fingertips, you can listen to view HD images. Features and ...-protected material), HP Pocket Media Drive bay, softwarecontrolled ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, Brightview display, Wireless 802.11n 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
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is required to your favorite music, edit your digital photos, or watch your fingertips, you can listen to view HD images. Features and ...-protected material), HP Pocket Media Drive bay, softwarecontrolled ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, Brightview display, Wireless 802.11n 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
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...The display trim around the viewable image is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; colors are brighter and images are ...typical specifications provided 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 your display; This trim does not take away from the viewable image. *High-definition (HD) content is required to Bluetooth-...
...The display trim around the viewable image is optimized for touch widescreen high-definition display with the HP TouchSmart. Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by Hewlett-Packard's component manufacturers; colors are brighter and images are ...typical specifications provided 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 your display; This trim does not take away from the viewable image. *High-definition (HD) content is required to Bluetooth-...
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...and microphone array to have video chats online. G Power/Sleep button Press the Power/Sleep button to turn on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). J Memory card reader Use the built-in memory card reader to easily.... Your memory card reader also supports adapters for the 802.11n WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. Refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 If the final specifications differ from a memory card. Supported formats include xD media (xD), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High...
...and microphone array to have video chats online. G Power/Sleep button Press the Power/Sleep button to turn on your HP TouchSmart PC and open the HP TouchSmart software for your digital video camcorder (4-pin connector). J Memory card reader Use the built-in memory card reader to easily.... Your memory card reader also supports adapters for the 802.11n WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. Refer to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 3 If the final specifications differ from a memory card. Supported formats include xD media (xD), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High...
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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. 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... Started (Features may vary by model) Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. *HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for a powerful media experience when listening to your...
...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. 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... Started (Features may vary by model) Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. *HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for a powerful media experience when listening to your...
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... intensity: low, medium, high, off by connecting your headphones to the port. 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 ... ambient light button (A). C Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players. D Headphones Listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Change the color of the light by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping...
... intensity: low, medium, high, off by connecting your headphones to the port. 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 ... ambient light button (A). C Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players. D Headphones Listen to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Change the color of the light by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tapping All Programs, tapping...
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... the cover with the slots on the right edge of the cover, and pull gently. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations 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 model) The bay door automatically opens...
... the cover with the slots on the right edge of the cover, and pull gently. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations 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 model) The bay door automatically opens...
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... Item Function (continued) C Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to the Internet through the notch in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into the computer. K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), ... for stability and best viewing angle. D Digital audio port Connect to your home theater system or your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 E Audio Line Out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers. A remote control is in the computer stand. To ensure the computer...
... Item Function (continued) C Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to the Internet through the notch in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into the computer. K Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), ... for stability and best viewing angle. D Digital audio port Connect to your home theater system or your TV signal source to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 E Audio Line Out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers. A remote control is in the computer stand. To ensure the computer...
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When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. A remote control is included with your computer 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. When the LED is working with ...
When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. A remote control is included with your computer 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. When the LED is working with ...
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... 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 under the...
... 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 under the...
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... and mouse are easy to set up. Also, make sure the Power switch, on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it back to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 11 If you want to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. Remove the...
... and mouse are easy to set up. Also, make sure the Power switch, on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it back to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 11 If you want to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it snaps into place. Remove the...
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... then re-insert the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver from other devices. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm and away from interference from the back of the computer and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again. 12 Getting Started (Features...
... then re-insert the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver from other devices. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm and away from interference from the back of the computer and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again. 12 Getting Started (Features...
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...the remote control. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 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 finish setting up the... computer or put it on , you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Getting to...
...the remote control. Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the Arrow button next to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 13 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 finish setting up the... computer or put it on , you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window. Getting to...
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... wired LAN, connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. To... through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which you want of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to the Lock icon, and then select Sleep.
... wired LAN, connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. For a wireless LAN, the HP TouchSmart PC includes two built-in wireless LAN antennas, which requires a separate subscription. Changing Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance. To... through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which you want of the computer, and then connect the other PCs. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to the Lock icon, and then select Sleep.
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..., and then select Network and Sharing Center. 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 provider ... wall to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on your HP TouchSmart PC to the modem will be provided by opening your computer to the network (optional). b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC. When the window opens, select Setup a wireless router or access point...
..., and then select Network and Sharing Center. 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 provider ... wall to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on your HP TouchSmart PC to the modem will be provided by opening your computer to the network (optional). b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC. When the window opens, select Setup a wireless router or access point...
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... the Ethernet wall connector with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features...ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is located on the manufacturer. Internet Wall plug Back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the notch in the wall, connect directly from your computer Ethernet port to the router with an Ethernet...
... the Ethernet wall connector with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is required. For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC Broadband modem (DSL/cable) Configurations vary by model 16 Getting Started (Features...ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is located on the manufacturer. Internet Wall plug Back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the notch in the wall, connect directly from your computer Ethernet port to the router with an Ethernet...
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... to your Bluetooth device's instructions to the router. With your keyboard: Press the Function (Fn) key on the wired computers and your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Reconnect power to make it "discoverable" (sends out a radio..., tap Adjust the display brightness. 4 Move the slider to the left to reduce brightness, and to the right to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your computer, or through the Control Panel. Getting to increase brightness. Click Bluetooth Devices. Click Add...
... to your Bluetooth device's instructions to the router. With your keyboard: Press the Function (Fn) key on the wired computers and your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Reconnect power to make it "discoverable" (sends out a radio..., tap Adjust the display brightness. 4 Move the slider to the left to reduce brightness, and to the right to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 Follow onscreen instructions. 3 If your computer, or through the Control Panel. Getting to increase brightness. Click Bluetooth Devices. Click Add...
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...Upgrade Advisor can change the color or intensity of ambient light when the computer is on the computer. 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 : 1 Tap the Windows... require advanced or additional hardware. Check with your hardware and software manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the operating system.* Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on . 2 Continue pressing the button to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide that came with all ...
...Upgrade Advisor can change the color or intensity of ambient light when the computer is on the computer. 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 : 1 Tap the Windows... require advanced or additional hardware. Check with your hardware and software manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the operating system.* Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on . 2 Continue pressing the button to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide that came with all ...