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Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? You can find them on the User Guides disc that came with your computer. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this product up to date with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up now at www.hp.com/go - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 3
or for requesting a full refund of the PC, please contact your local point of sale (the seller). Contacting Customer Support If the information provided in your User Guide or Learning Center does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: www.hp.com/go/contactHP Here you can - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 4
the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 5
computer 2 Finding information 3 Locating the electronic manuals 3 Finding more information 4 Chapter 2: What's up a wireless network 19 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 19 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 20 Step power surges 23 Turning off the computer 24 Using - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 6
installed software 25 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 26 Installing and shipping 34 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 35 Quick troubleshooting 35 The computer is Specifications Operating environment 39 Input power 40 Index iv Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 7
specific components of the computer, refer to the user guide, which is located in Help and Support. Click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides operating system and software to factory settings. For instructions, refer to Chapter 6, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 1 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 8
review the user guides located in Help and Support on the computer. They provide detailed information about using the computer. For instructions on accessing the user guides preinstalled multimedia software, including HP MediaSmart, which turns the guide in Help and Support. 2 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 9
started Finding information Locating the electronic manuals For detailed information about the features and components of the computer, such as power management, drives, memory, security, and other features, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. You do not need to connect - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 10
system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. To access Help and Support, click Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or regionspecific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Å WARNING - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 11
display over the keyboard. Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to your computer, do not transport the computer while it is in slate mode. Notebook Essentials 5 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 12
of the screen rotates 90 degrees clockwise into the following orientations: landscape secondary 1, portrait primary 2, landscape primary 3, and portrait secondary 4. ✎ Computers with WWAN capabilities only support landscape primary 3 and portrait secondary 4 orientations. 6 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 13
button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Notebook Essentials 7 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 14
off indicator. Navigating To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. 8 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 15
and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or pages of text or right motion. ✎ Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. Notebook Essentials 9 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 16
three o'clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from three o'clock to twelve o'clock. ✎ Rotating must be done within the TouchPad zone. 10 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 17
guide. To access this guide, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. Touch screen The computer allows you to use your fingers or the digitizer pen to perform certain actions on the touch screen. ✎ The instructions , and then the context menu appears. Notebook Essentials 11 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 18
screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to a new location. You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents. 12 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 19
items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the screen, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb. Notebook Essentials 13 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 20
Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, click Tablet PC Settings, and then click the Other tab. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer. ■ click Customize. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Click OK. 14 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 21
Chapter 2: What's new? Digitizer pen You can write with the pen in pen-specific programs such as Tablet PC Input Panel, in all Microsoft® Office programs, and in most other Windows programs and using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen holder on the computer. Notebook Essentials 15 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 22
network. ✎ You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive. Refer to Help and Support for information on setting up a network. ✎ Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 16 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 23
access The computer supports two types of service providers with the following types of connections: ■ Cable modem ■ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may require additional hardware or software provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Notebook - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 24
and store it in a safe place. ■ Internet Services & Offers (available in some locations): This utility assists specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, click Start, click Help and Support Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 25
modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in a safe place. Notebook Essentials 19 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 26
securing your wireless network, refer to the user guide in Help and Support. The Windows operating system also provides tools to and then click Set up a new network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 1. If 20 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 27
into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. Plug the cable into the jack 1 on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall jack 2. Notebook Essentials 21 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 28
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beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security, or specific security criteria. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 30
AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. 24 Notebook - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 31
✎ For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Notebook Essentials 25 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 32
software Depending on your computer model, your computer has preinstalled HP TouchSmart or HP MediaSmart software. TouchSmart and MediaSmart turn your computer into a mobile entertainment center. You can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also manage and edit your - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 33
usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ■ to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. ■ Before writing to Notebook Essentials 27 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 34
installed on the computer as soon as the computer is connected to the Internet. To access links for updating installed software, refer to Help and Support. 28 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 35
Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs can instructions. Notebook Essentials 29 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 36
restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to increased protection for your system files and settings. 30 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 37
4. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to create a already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Notebook Essentials 31 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 38
disc into an optional external optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) On some models, you in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 32 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 39
the keys. A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. Notebook Essentials 33 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 40
Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, the use of these devices may on your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. 34 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 41
require an Internet connection, other tools, like Help and Support, can help you fix a problem when the computer is offline. Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you slide the power switch, the following suggestions may help you resolve the - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 42
A: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank, but the computer is on and the power light is or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International 36 Notebook Essentials - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 43
turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to the mobile network operator information included with the computer. Notebook - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 44
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Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the 5% to 95% Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft Notebook Essentials 39 - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 46
can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input power Rating Operating voltage - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 47
, troubleshooting 37 F firewalls 23 flicking, touch screen 12 H humidity specifications 39 I identifying software 25 IEC 60950 compliance 24, 36 Notebook Essentials input power specifications 40 Internet choosing an ISP 18 choosing type of access 17 wireless access 17 Internet service provider - HP TouchSmart tm2-2100 | Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 48
Guide 24 scrolling touch screen 13 TouchPad 9 shipping the computer 34 software antivirus 23 identifying 25 safeguarding information 29 troubleshooting 36 updating 28 specifications altitude 39 humidity 39 input power 40 operating environment 39 temperature 39 startup problems, troubleshooting
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