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Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information

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Welcome

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Features

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1

Cables and accessories

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Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC

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Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC

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Connector cover

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Back of the HP TouchSmart PC

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Activity LED indicator lights

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Connecting the Power Source

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Cable Management

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Computer Stand

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Computer Orientation

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Computer Swivel

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Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

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Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse

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Ambient Light

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Adding Hardware and Software

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Determining whether your system is 64-bit or 32-bit

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15

Optical Disc Drive

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15

Connecting to the Internet

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Wireless home network

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Wired home network

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Bluetooth Devices

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18

TV Tuner and Windows Media Center

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Watching and recording TV programs

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Connecting the TV signal source to the computer

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Using a set-top box with Windows Media Center (optional step)

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Windows Media Center setup wizard

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Connecting a Game Console

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Using the remote control in gaming mode

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Returning to PC mode from gaming mode

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Gaming mode troubleshooting

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information	6
Welcome	7
Features	7
Cables and accessories	8
Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC	10
Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC	12
Connector cover	13
Back of the HP TouchSmart PC	13
Activity LED indicator lights	15
Connecting the Power Source	16
Cable Management	16
Computer Stand	18
Computer Orientation	18
Computer Swivel	19
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse	19
Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse	20
Ambient Light	20
Adding Hardware and Software	21
Determining whether your system is 64-bit or 32-bit	21
Optical Disc Drive	21
Connecting to the Internet	21
Wireless home network	22
Wired home network	22
Bluetooth Devices	24
TV Tuner and Windows Media Center	24
Watching and recording TV programs	24
Connecting the TV signal source to the computer	25
Using a set-top box with Windows Media Center (optional step)	26
Windows Media Center setup wizard	28
Connecting a Game Console	28
Using the remote control in gaming mode	30
Returning to PC mode from gaming mode	30
Gaming mode troubleshooting	31
Sound Options	32
Connecting analog speakers	32
Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver	32
Speaker volume	33
Configuring sound for Windows Media Center	33
Headphones	34
Microphones	34
Headsets	34
MP3 players	34
Connecting a Printer	34
Connecting a printer with a parallel port	34
Power Settings	34
Adjusting Screen Display	35
Adjusting Monitor Settings with the Onscreen Display	36
Installing a Security Lock	37
Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen	37
Using the HP TouchSmart with Safety and Comfort	38
Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware	39
Software Overview	41
What Is HP TouchSmart Software?	41
Navigating HP TouchSmart	41
Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software	43
HP TouchSmart Tiles	43
Creating new tiles	44
Adding a tile for a favorite Web site	44
Viewing hidden tiles	44
Hiding tiles	45
Deleting tiles	45
Changing tile icons or color	45
HP TouchSmart Tutorials	45
HP TouchSmart Browser	45
RSS Feeds	46
HP TouchSmart Photo	46
Photo library	47
Slideshows	47
Hiding photos	48
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD of photos	48
HP TouchSmart Canvas	48
HP TouchSmart Music	48
Moving music files into HP TouchSmart Music	49
Moving songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music	49
Album art	49
Creating and editing playlists	50
Deleting songs	50
Music Store	51
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD of music or photos	51
HP TouchSmart Video	51
Webcam and microphone	52
Capturing webcam video and snapshots	52
Making a video	52
Video playlists	53
Transferring videos to the computer	53
Uploading videos to YouTube	53
Recording home movies	54
Video chats and conference calls	54
HP TouchSmart Movie Themes	54
HP TouchSmart Calendar	55
HP TouchSmart Notes	55
Handwritten or typed notes	55
Voice notes	55
Deleting notes	55
HP TouchSmart Weather	56
HP TouchSmart Clock	56
HP TouchSmart Recipe Box	56
HP TouchSmart Twitter	57
HP TouchSmart Netflix	57
Live TV	57
HP TouchSmart Link	57
Updating Software	57
Software Quick Reference Table	58
Remote Control	61
Using the Remote Control	61
Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery	65
Software Troubleshooting	65
Software repair overview	65
Updating drivers	65
Microsoft System Restore	66
Software program and hardware driver reinstallation	66
Creating data backup discs	67
Creating system recovery discs	67
System Recovery	68
Creating recovery discs	68
System recovery options	69
Additional Troubleshooting	71

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