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    Welcome to the next generation of computers.
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    part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA Copyright © 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. May be licensed in the United States by one
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    the Optical Disc Drive...19 Using the HP Pocket Media Drive 19 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC 20 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer 20 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box 21 Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard
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    ...28 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 29 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 29 Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 30 Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31 Opening HP TouchSmart software 31 Navigating in HP TouchSmart 32 Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software
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    videos ...50 Webcam and Microphone ...50 Capturing webcam video and snapshots 51 Having a video chat or making conference calls 51 HP TouchSmart Calendar ...52 Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder 52 Viewing calendar events ...53 Deleting a calendar event...53 Synchronizing your
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    Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide) Upgrading and Servicing Guide NOTE: If this guide is not included with your printed documentation, tap the Windows Vista start button™ , tap Help and Support, and then tap the User Guides icon
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    the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is a fun and engaging touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition* 25.5-inch diagonal widescreen display. The slim computer comes with features like webcam, CD/DVD player and burner, HP Pocket Media Drive
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    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 25.5-in (64.8-cm) diagonal for touch widescreen high-definition display with
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    Center options, such as watching and recording your favorite TV shows. A remote control is included with select models only. Refer to the Watching and Recording TV guide, located by tapping Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart
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    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 a powerful dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. *HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or
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    (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. C Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players. D Headphones Listen to music without disturbing anyone, by connecting your headphones to the port. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5
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    gap on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pull gently. Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the computer, and then pressing it until it snaps into place. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model
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    Supports 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. E Audio Line Out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers. F S-Video In Capture analog video from a video camera, or connect to a set-top box for TV (select models only) input. G TV In Connect your TV position on your desktop, pull the HP TouchSmart PC 7
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    webcam activity. C Power Indicates the power state; blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. E Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. When the LED is flashing, do not remove your memory card. When the
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    notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into an AC power source 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
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    2 Route your cables through the cable routing clip (A), and out of the back of the computer. A 3 Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the computer, and then pressing it until
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    sure the Power switch, on the bottom of the mouse, is in the On position (the keyboard does not have a power switch). Then, turn on the computer. If you have trouble using the keyboard and mouse, manually synchronize them as explained in the next procedure. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 11
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    manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not responding. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC (C) for five seconds. The blue activity LED illuminates from the BC If this does not work, remove and then re-insert the wireless
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    Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it on. Complete the initial setup by following the onscreen instructions. The setup process may
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    is saved to memory, and then the computer enters a power-saving state. To put the computer in Sleep mode, tap the Windows Vista start button, tap the advanced power settings, select your options, and then tap OK. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to support a wireless
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    separately), if one is required. NOTE: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Connect the DSL cable (shown) or coaxial cable (not shown) from the wall to the modem. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 15
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    the HP Touchsmart PC Configurations vary by model 6 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 want to add to your network. b For each wired computer, connect one end
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    start button, Control Panel, and then tap Hardware and Sound. 2 Tap Power Options. 3 In the left panel of the Power Options window, tap Adjust the display brightness. 4 Move the slider to the left to reduce brightness, and to the right to increase brightness. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC
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    your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on removing and replacing the memory and the hard disk drive for your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide that came with your computer. Updating your HP TouchSmart software Check www.hp.com/go/touchsmart for
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    avoid data loss or hardware damage, do not disconnect your HP Pocket Media Drive when it is saving or transferring data. To disconnect the drive from the bay, use the Safely Remove Hardware function (refer to the user's guide that came with your media drive). Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 19
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    setup wizard to configure your TV tuner and your program guide. See "Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard" on page 22. 4 Point the remote control at the IR receiver on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC to start Windows Media Center, and navigate through this program to watch
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    that came with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate your set-top box when you use the Windows Media Center program to select TV channels. To use a set-top box with Windows Media Center: 1 Connect the IR emitter cable (A) to the IR Out connector (D) on the back of the computer. 2 Remove the paper from
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    Tasks menu, and select settings, General, and then select Windows Media Center Setup. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your TV tuner and Windows Media Center TV program guide. For more information about setting up and using Windows Media Center, go to www.microsoft.com 22 Getting Started
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    . Pressing the Power/Sleep button on the remote control turns on the HP TouchSmart PC or puts it into Sleep mode. For more information about how to watch and record TV programs, refer to the Watching and Recording TV guide, located by tapping the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, and
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    HP TouchSmart PC supports the following speaker options: Built-in analog stereo speakers Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Powered speakers require a separate power supply
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    speakers; the internal speaker setting must be selected. 4 Configure sound by using the SoundMAX Listening Experience, Recording Experience, and Advanced buttons. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 25
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    Speaker volume Your HP TouchSmart PC has several ways to adjust the speaker volume. Use the Volume buttons on the right side of the computer. Use the Microsoft Volume the speaker setup that you have. NOTE: You also adjust the volume for the built-in microphone array in this window. 26 Getting Started
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    Center: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button. 2 Tap Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to the Tasks menu, tap settings, General, and then tap Windows Media Center (one-half meter) from the HP TouchSmart PC. HP TouchSmart PC, or you can use a wireless printer. NOTE: The HP TouchSmart PC does not support
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    that has a wire cable attached. You attach one end of the cable to your desk (or other stationary object) and the other to a slot on the computer. Secure the security lock with the key. When moving the computer or opening the memory cover, you must first remove the security lock from the computer
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    Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap Help and Support, User Guides, and then tap Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type www.hp.com/ergo into the Web browser address box, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC
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    countries/regions. To learn about the options, go to www.hp.com/recycle, and select your country/region in the drop-down Go to the following Web sites: North America and Asia Pacific English: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/return/index.html Europe/Middle East/Africa (select your
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    search the Internet with just a few taps. Opening HP TouchSmart software A To open HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button (A) on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC. Alternatively, double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the desktop. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 31
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    HP TouchSmart. Within HP TouchSmart, there are additional ways to access and navigate programs. Action Go to HP TouchSmart homepage Description Tap the House icon to go back to the HP TouchSmart homepage. Close HP TouchSmart HP TouchSmart and go to the Microsoft Windows desktop HP Touchsmart media
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    appears. Use it to enter text by using touch. Because this touch technology is sensitive, HP recommends that you handle the touch screen with care. Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to avoid damaging the touch
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    Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV programs, are designed to work with the remote control. NOTE: Software that you purchase and install separately is accessible with the touch screen, but some programs may be easier to use with a keyboard or mouse. Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed
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    also tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, Accessories, Tablet PC, and then tap Tablet PC Input Panel. NOTE: Handwriting recognition is not available in all languages. If your language is not available, you can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 35
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    to the large tile area. Adding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmart 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Personalize button. 2 Select Add a tile. 3 Select Program, and then tap Next. 4 the bottom of the HP TouchSmart homepage. 8 Tap OK to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage. 36 Getting Started
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    the lower small-tile area. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Personalize button. 2 Select Add a tile. 3 Select Web site, and then tap Next. 4 Type in the URL for the Web site of your choice, starting with www or the equivalent (for example, www.hp.com/go/touchsmart). Or select Choose from a list to
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    HP TouchSmart program to open automatically. 1 Open HP TouchSmart and tap the Personalize button. 2 Tap the TouchSmart Settings button. 3 Place a check mark next to Auto-Start and Quick-Launch. Auto-Start will start the HP TouchSmart program when you start /regions. HP TouchSmart Photo supports the .
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    camera to the HP TouchSmart PC by using the transfer cable that came with the device. Follow instructions that came with the device. Viewing your photo collection View all of your photos from the hard disk drive, a removable drive, or a memory card. HP TouchSmart Photo scans your hard disk drive
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    Sign up for an account. HP TouchSmart is minimized and the Snapfish Web site opens (www.snapfish.com). Follow the onscreen instructions to create your account, and then open HP TouchSmart. Enter your e-mail address , and then tap Print. 6 Follow any onscreen printing instructions. 40 Getting Started
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    make changes to your photos in HP TouchSmart Photo. Editing features include removing red-eye, cropping, auto-correcting, and rotating images. After you edit a photo, you always have the option to revert to the original image. To crop a photo: 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Photo tile. 2 Tap
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    start the recording program. Select a task in the list. When the program opens, tap the Help menu, and then tap Help for more information about recording an optical disc of your photos. HP TouchSmart Music With HP TouchSmart add songs to your music library. HP TouchSmart can play music from only one
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    into the slot drive, with the label facing the front of the computer. 2 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile. Your disc appears at the top of the Music window. 3 Select Audio CD at the top of the window. 4 Tap the song you want to play and the music starts to play. Use
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    volume slider. To view the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner to get back to the HP TouchSmart homepage, then tapping the Windows icon on the upper left corner. 44 Getting Started
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    If you try to add more than 500, a message appears: Maximum number of songs in Playlist. Delete one or more items in Playlist before adding new songs. You can either delete songs, or start another playlist. Playing from your playlist To play music from your playlist: 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select
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    the Help menu, and then tap Help. To learn how to use Windows Media Player, tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, Windows Media Player, and then tap the Help icon. *HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other
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    in Fan View. HP TouchSmart Video supports the following video file formats: .mpg, .mpeg, dvr-ms, .wmv, .asf, and .avi. Adding videos to the computer 1 Connect your video camera to the computer by using a USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector, and follow the onscreen instructions to transfer videos
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    taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop, and then tap the Windows icon on the upper left corner. Creating videos with the webcam 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile. 2 Tap Webcam at the bottom of the window. 3 Tap the Record button to start recording your webcam
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    , and then tap Using muvee autoProducer. You can also use the CyberLink DVD to record videos to disc. Tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Suite, select the Video icon to start the recording program, tap the Help menu, and then tap Help. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 49
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    1 Insert your disc into the optical drive by pushing the disc directly into the slot drive, with the label facing the front HP TouchSmart. The optimal distance for recording sound with the array microphone is about 2 feet (one-half meter) away from the HP TouchSmart PC. B A B 50 Getting Started
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    call by following the instructions for the video calling software program. To start a video chat in CyberLink YouCam: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button. 2 Tap All Programs. 3 Tap CyberLink YouCam, tap CyberLink YouCam again, and then tap Start a Video Call. Using the HP TouchSmart Software 51
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    appointments. It updates periodically by removing past events and listing upcoming appointments for that day. HP TouchSmart Calendar shows the appointment start time of the event when it displays on the homepage. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Calendar tile. 2 Tap Add Event. 3 Tap Event to
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    the event. Synchronizing your HP TouchSmart Calendar with your Microsoft Windows Vista Calendar Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Calendar tile. The HP TouchSmart Calendar automatically synchronizes with the Windows Vista calendar. HP TouchSmart Notes With HP TouchSmart Notes, you can create text
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    notes can be typed or handwritten by touch. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Select the Notepad icon at the bottom of the window. 3 Select a paper color by selecting the Paper icon on the left, and then select a font color by selecting one of the pen colors on the right. 4 Select
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    To adjust volume for voice notes in HP TouchSmart Notes, adjust the volume controls on the right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, or on the keyboard. You can HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner to get back to the HP TouchSmart
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    to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage. HP TouchSmart Clock You can personalize your TouchSmart clock to show the time for three different time zones. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, view the three clocks in the large Clock tile or view the main clock in the smaller Clock tile. 56 Getting Started
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    HP TouchSmart, and select the Clock tile. 2 Tap the Clock field in the center to add another clock for the clock you want to add. 6 pictures, audio files, videos, or updates to view when you choose. Setting up RSS feeds To subscribe to an RSS feed in Internet Explorer: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start
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    Vista start button, and then tap Internet Explorer. 2 Tap the Add to Favorites button, and then tap Import and Export. 3 In the Import/Export Wizard, tap Next. 4 Tap Import Feeds, and then tap Next. 5 By default, Internet Explorer imports from a file called Feeds.opml in your Documents
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    page 37 for instructions on adding a tile. Navigation controls in the HP TouchSmart Browser: Button What it does The Back arrow displays the previous page or window. The Forward arrow displays a Web page or window you had opened earlier. The Home icon takes you to the HP TouchSmart PC Web page
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    in HP TouchSmart, add each one as a new tile. Some content, such as dialog boxes for downloads, will not cause the pop-up icon to highlight. If you want to see the content in these pop-ups, minimize HP TouchSmart to see it. The pop-up will be on the Windows desktop. To minimize HP TouchSmart, go
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    audio, handwritten, and typed notes in HP TouchSmart Notes. Play DVD movies and video CDs (VCDs). Use the Zoom and Pan features. Create viewing bookmarks. muvee autoProducer CyberLink DVD Suite Add your own style to your movies, with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, and captions. Edit
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    countries/regions). Start a video chat desktop. Comparison-shop by using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health and Security and PC mail or upload it to a Web server. Add music files (.mp3 format). Import audio files
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    5 Audio line out connector 7 Auto-Start 38 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 17 button Ambient Light 5 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 4 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 9 cable router clip 7 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 52 camera using the webcam 50 carpal tunnel
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    45 pocket media drive 3 power adapter connector 7 Power, LED 8 Power/Sleep button 3 Q Quick-Launch 38 R receiver, wireless keyboard and mouse 8 recycling old computer hardware 30 remote control features 3 IR receiver LED 8 Power/Sleep button 23 sensor 23 using with HP TouchSmart 23 repetitive strain
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    LED 8 setting up a video call 51 using with the microphone 50 Windows Media Center setup wizard 22 using the remote control 23 using to watch and record TV programs 20 Windows Media Player, using with HP TouchSmart 42 Windows Movie Maker, features 62 wired home network LAN connection 6 setting up 15
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Welcome to the next generation of computers.