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    User Guide 1
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    services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP by HP. This of HP. Hewlett disassembly is prohibited. Microsoft, the Windows logo, and Windows WLAN devices. HP supports lawful use of
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    for Windows Media Center 23 Headphones ...24 Microphones ...24 Headsets ...24 MP3 players ...24 Connecting a Printer ...24 Connecting a printer with a parallel port 24 Power Settings ...24 Adjusting Screen Display ...25 Installing a Security Lock ...26 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart 9100 Screen 26
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    38 Music Store ...38 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD of music or photos 38 HP TouchSmart Video ...39 Webcam and microphone ...40 Capturing webcam video and snapshots 40 Making a video ...40 Video playlists ...41 Transferring videos to the computer 41 Uploading videos to YouTube 41 Recording home
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    HP TouchSmartLink ...45 Updating Software ...45 Software Quick Reference Table 46 Remote Control ...49 Using the Remote Control ...49 Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 53 Software Troubleshooting ...53 Software repair overview ...53 Updating drivers ...53 Microsoft System Restore ...54
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    additional troubleshooting help. „ Upgrade or replace components of your computer. „ Find computer warranty information. „ Get technical support. „ Get up-to-date information and help from the Windows community. „ Learn how to make your computer adaptable to wall mounting. On the HP TouchSmart home
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    The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition1 58.4-cm (23-in) diagonal widescreen display.2 The slim computer offers features such as an adjustable webcam, a CD/DVD and Blu-ray player and burner, Bluetooth capability, USB ports, a media
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    touch. Use to clean the touch screen. Use to set up your computer and navigate its features. Use to control a set-top box (cable or satellite TV) with a remote control. Use with S-Video to combine audio left and right channels. Use with Windows Media Center and some features of the touch screen
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    Computers with wall-mounting option VESA plate adapter assembly Mounted on the back of the computer, this system adapts your computer for separate wallmounting hardware (not included). Cables and adapters not included, but may be required Ethernet (LAN) cable For a wired network. Coaxial cable
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    Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 4 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    users, log off, lock, restart, or sleep. 7 Volume and mute controls Adjust the sound level up or down, or mute the sound. 8 HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC on and open your HP TouchSmart software. Or, if the computer is already turned on, press the button to open the
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    cards. Your memory card reader also supports adapters for the following memory cards: Mini SD, RS-MMC, Micro SD, MS-Duo, and MS Pro Duo. - IR receiver window (select models only) Infrared (IR) receiver window, located on the lower-right side of the computer. Allows for use with a remote control
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    Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model Connector 1 USB 2.0 2 Audio Line In 3 Headphones Function Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Connect MP3 players or other audio
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    (B). 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. A B Back of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 8 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    , external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 4 LAN (Ethernet) port Connect to the Internet through your wired network. 5 Digital audio port Connect to your home theater system or your surround sound digital (SPDIF Out) speakers. Supports 3.1, 4.1, and 5.1 speakers. 6 Audio
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    light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC: LED What it Does 1 Webcam Indicates webcam activity. 2 Power Indicates the power state: blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. 3 Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. 4 Memory card reader
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    the AC adapter cord into the back of the computer. Route the power cord through the 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 9100 Business PC includes a cable
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    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. Then, route the cables through the open area between the plastic plate and the bottom of the stand (D). D 12 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC is shipped with the computer stand collapsed against the back of the computer. To assure that the computer is in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it snaps into place. Then, if you want to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart 9100
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    , for your convenience, to work with your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC. The keyboard and mouse should work immediately after you first pull the battery tabs to activate the preinstalled batteries, and then turn on the mouse (B). You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or
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    Computer, press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the CD drive, and then tap Eject. If the disc gets stuck, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for the telephone number to contact HP Support. Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC is designed to support
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    your computer to the network. NOTE: A DSL wall connection is shown here. If you have a cable modem, the modem will be connected to the wall using a coaxial cable. A B C 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart 9100 to connect to the wireless network. a Turn on your HP TouchSmart 9100. b Connect your HP
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    have a wired network in your home with Ethernet connectors in the wall, connect directly from your computer Ethernet port to the Ethernet wall connector with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart 9100 is located on the back of the computer, behind the connector cover. 6 Add other
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    the TV signal source to the computer Select models only WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC to the electrical power system. 18 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    adapter helps prevent personal injury and computer damage from surges on the coaxial line. Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to the TV In connector (A) located on the back of the computer behind the connector cover. See "Back of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC
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    S-Video cable to the S-Video In connector (A), located on the back of the computer behind the connector cover. Connect the other end of the cable to your set-top box. You may need a composite video to S-Video adapter (sold separately) to connect the set-top box Video Out to the S-Video In
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    of the HP TouchSmart 9100 (E), not at the set-top box. Windows Media Center setup wizard Select models only 1 Tap the Start button, tap All Programs, and then tap Windows Media Center. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your TV tuner and Windows Media Center TV program guide. For more
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    „ The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC supports powered speaker computer behind the connector cover. For . Turn on the computer and then the speaker on the back of the computer behind the connector cover, and , refer to the instructions that came with your computer. 1 Tap the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon
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    on the right side of the computer. „ Use the Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar: a Press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Volume icon, and then select Open Volume Mixer. The Volume Mixer window opens. b To adjust the volume for HP TouchSmart programs (Notes, Music, and Video), be
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    connector. Connecting a printer with a parallel port HP TouchSmart supports USB and wireless printer connections. If your printer has a parallel port, you must buy a USB parallel port adapter. Also, you will need to download a printer driver that works with Windows 7. To verify your operating system
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    press the F9 key to turn off the monitor. The computer continues to run. „ Press Fn + F9 again to turn the monitor on again. Adjusting Screen Display Adjust screen display features using the Control Panel: 1 To make adjustments to your screen, tap the Start button, tap Control Panel, and
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    has a wire cable attached. You attach one end of the cable to your desk (or other stationary object) and the other to this security slot on the computer. Secure the security lock with the key. Cleaning the HP TouchSmart 9100 Screen Before cleaning the touch screen, you must disable it by turning off
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    , read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Locate the TouchSmart monitor in the room to minimize glare from the screen. You can also reduce
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    years. If this computer is a replacement for an older PC you no longer need, go to www.hp.com/go/recycle to find out how HP can help you dispose of your old computer with minimum impact on the planet. The recycling option is not available in all countries/regions. 28 User Guide (Features may vary
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    turn on your computer, the Windows 7 desktop opens. To open the touch-friendly HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button on the lower-right side of the computer, Or Double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the desktop. Navigating HP TouchSmart Use touch or the wireless keyboard
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    View browsing Fan View browsing Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Description (continued) To quickly scroll left and right, or up and down, you can touch and drag your finger across the screen in the direction you want to scroll. There must be enough items for scrolling to work. Drag
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    home electronic product, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software To use software and navigate the Windows desktop, you can use the touch screen, keyboard, mouse, or remote
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    HP TouchSmart homepage by clicking the HP TouchSmart icon. 2 Tap the Personalize button. 3 Select Create a new tile. 4 Select HP TouchSmart Program, tap Windows the HP TouchSmart homepage. 9 Tap OK to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage. Adding a tile for a favorite Web site To make your touch views
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    monitor your favorite Web sites as they change content throughout the day. The HP TouchSmart Browser supports only standard HTML pages. It does not support , including pictures, audio files, videos, or updates, to view when you choose. HP TouchSmart includes an RSS Feed Reader where you view feeds
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    HP TouchSmart Photo supports the .jpg file format. Photo library You can view any photos you have on your hard drive with HP TouchSmart Photos. To get photos from your camera: 1 Remove the memory card from your camera, and insert it into the memory card reader on the lower-right side of the computer
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    photos You can hide some of your photos so they do not show up in HP TouchSmart Photo. 1 From your Windows desktop, browse to the photo or folder you do not want to show in the Photos tile in HP TouchSmart Photo. 2 Right-click the photo, and click Properties. 3 Click the General tab, and Attributes
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    HP TouchSmart Canvas The Canvas tile is a virtual interactive collage. Open the Canvas tile and create collages of photographs. Share collages with family, make a poster, or use a collage as your computer desktop background. At the lower part of the tile, tap one of the folders of pictures. Tap the
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    iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music HP TouchSmart can play music from only one music library at a time. HP TouchSmart Media Library is the default library. To access songs from iTunes (not preinstalled, downloaded separately) and add them to your music library: 1 Download iTunes to your hard drive from
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    are listening to. Creating (burning) a CD or DVD of music or photos To record, or burn*, a CD of your songs, you must use a CD recording program, such as CyberLink Power2Go or Windows Media Player, which you access through your Windows desktop. * HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not
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    you to play videos from your own video camera, and upload them to YouTube or burn them onto a CD or DVD to share. You can access videos stored anywhere on your hard drive. HP TouchSmart Video supports the following video file formats: .mpg, .mpeg, .dvr-ms, .wmv, .asf, and .avi. Software Overview 39
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    the top center of the computer. To adjust the viewing angle of the webcam shot, tilt the screen, or use the webcam adjustment lever (C) just behind the webcam. For optimal sound recording, you should be within one-half meter (2 feet) from the HP TouchSmart computer. BAB C Capturing webcam video and
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    . Or Download videos from the Internet. 2 After you add your videos to the computer, view them in HP TouchSmart Video. HP TouchSmart Video can play videos stored anywhere on your hard drive. Uploading videos to YouTube The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries/regions. You must create
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    with an Internet messenger or video phone call program (or set up an account with Windows Live Messenger-MSN Hotmail, MSN Messenger, or Passport will work- which is included in select models of HP TouchSmart). The person you are calling must have the same video calling software. 2 Open your video
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    who use the computer. Handwritten or typed notes Written notes can be typed or handwritten by touch. Use this feature like you would use sticky notes to your family or yourself. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Select the Notepad icon at the bottom of the window. 3 Select a paper
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    do not need to refer to a recipe; you get it all by the HP TouchSmart voice instruction. The instructions stop after each line, so you can complete the procedure at your own pace. When you say the command to Start, the guide gives you the recipe, but stops after each line until you say Continue
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    phone to your HP TouchSmart PC using Bluetooth wireless technology that comes with the mobile phone. HP TouchSmartLink works with mobile phones that support the FTP/Obex file transfer protocol. All Windows Mobile OS phones should work with HP TouchSmartLink. Updating Software Check www.hp.com/go
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    HP TouchSmart software suite, you may have the following programs installed. Some of the software listed in the following table is included with select models only. This is not a complete list of all the software included with your computer archive CDs or DVDs from files on your computer. „ Copy
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    „ Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your 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 Help tools. Software Overview 47
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    Using the Remote Control Select models only Remote Control The remote control works with Windows Media Center and other software. This remote control helps you navigate around and control the computer, just as a TV remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a
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    the computer off. 2 Visualization - Displays visual imagery synchronized to the sound of the music tracks. 3 Music - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide
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    ports. 22 Picture - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Pictures Library window. 23 Video - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Videos Library window. 24 Live TV - (Windows Media Center only) Displays the full-screen live TV, one music track, or one DVD chapter. 33 Stop - Stops the media currently
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    item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Or To revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Software Troubleshooting and System
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    point before it adds the new software. You can also set restore points manually. If you experience a problem that you think may be due to software on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you
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    content was copied over. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button, and then click Explore. Creating system recovery discs This is a one-time procedure that you should perform while your computer is working properly. If you encounter problems with your computer later, you can restore it
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    the factory. You can create only one set of recovery discs for your computer. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create can be used only with your computer. Choosing recovery discs To create recovery discs, your computer must have a DVD writer. „ Use DVD+R or DVD-R blank media to create your system
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    . 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model. System recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows 7 is responding, use these steps
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    computer. Additional Troubleshooting For additional troubleshooting solutions, refer to the following: „ HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC performance and resolve problems faster with automated updates, onboard diagnostics, and guided assistance. To open HP Support
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    that can automatically troubleshoot and fix common computer problems. To access the Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tools: 1 Tap the Start button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap System and Security. 3 Under Action Center, tap Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). Software Troubleshooting and System
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    connector 7 Line Out connector 9 troubleshooting 22 Windows Media Center 23 B backup 55 backup discs, creating 55 B-CAS card slot 6 Bluetooth antenna features 5 using 18 Blu-ray drive location 6 brightness, screen 25 Browser tile 33 button computer Power/Sleep 5 HP TouchSmart 5 C cable management 11
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    H hard disk drive, LED 10 hardware recycling 28 upgrades 15 headphones port 7 using 24 headsets 24 Hibernate mode 25 how-to videos vi HP Advisor 47 HP TouchSmart cleaning the touch screen 26 finding information vi navigating 29 opening 29 start button 5 updating the computer software 45 using the
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    with HP TouchSmart 49 with game console 22 repairing software 53 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide resolution, monitor 5 restoring your computer configuration 54 Rhapsody 38 router installation 16, 17 RSS Feeds tile 33 S Safety & Comfort Guide 27 safety warnings 27 screen
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    sound 23 setup wizard 21 using the remote control 49 watching and recording TV 18 wired home network 17 LAN connection 9 setting up 17 wireless home network 16 LAN connection 5 setting up 16 wireless keyboard and mouse 14 receiver location 9 working in comfort 27 Y YouTube 41 64 User Guide (Features
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