HP IQ504 Getting Started Guide - Page 4

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Getting Started (Features may vary by model)

Sound Options

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Connecting analog speakers

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Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver

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Speaker volume

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Configuring sound for Windows Media Center

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Using headphones

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Using the microphone array

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Using a headset

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Connecting MP3 players

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Connecting a Printer

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Installing a Security Lock

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Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen

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Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort

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Preparing the Computer for Shipping

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Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware

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HP TouchSmart Software Overview

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What Is HP TouchSmart Software?

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Opening HP TouchSmart Software

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Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically

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Navigating HP TouchSmart

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Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software

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Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard)

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HP TouchSmart Tiles

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HP TouchSmart Browser

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HP TouchSmart Photo

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HP TouchSmart Music

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HP TouchSmart Video

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Webcam and Microphone

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Capturing webcam video and snapshots

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HP TouchSmart Calendar

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Synchronizing Your HP TouchSmart Calendar with Windows Vista Mail Calendar

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HP TouchSmart Notes

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HP TouchSmart Weather

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HP TouchSmart Clock

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Software Quick Reference Table

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information	6
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC	7
HP TouchSmart PC Features	7
Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC	8
Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC	10
Removing the Connector Cover	11
Back of the HP TouchSmart PC	11
Activity LED indicator lights	13
Connecting the power source	14
Cable Management	14
Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand	16
Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse	16
Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse	17
Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off	18
Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC	18
Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC	18
Changing Power Settings	19
Connecting to the Internet	19
Setting up a wireless home network	20
Setting up a wired home network	21
Using Bluetooth Devices	22
Adjusting Screen Brightness	22
Adjusting the Ambient Light	23
Adding Hardware and Software	23
Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware	23
Updating your HP TouchSmart software	23
Using the Optical Disk Drive	24
Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC	24
Connecting the TV signal source to the computer	25
Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box	26
Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard	27
Using the remote control with Windows Media Center	27
Sound Options	28
Connecting analog speakers	28
Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver	29
Speaker volume	30
Configuring sound for Windows Media Center	31
Using headphones	31
Using the microphone array	31
Using a headset	31
Connecting MP3 players	31
Connecting a Printer	32
Installing a Security Lock	32
Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen	33
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	34
Preparing the Computer for Shipping	34
Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware	35
HP TouchSmart Software Overview	37
What Is HP TouchSmart Software?	37
Opening HP TouchSmart Software	37
Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically	37
Navigating HP TouchSmart	38
Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software	40
Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard)	40
HP TouchSmart Tiles	41
HP TouchSmart Browser	41
HP TouchSmart Photo	42
HP TouchSmart Music	42
HP TouchSmart Video	42
Webcam and Microphone	42
Capturing webcam video and snapshots	43
HP TouchSmart Calendar	43
Synchronizing Your HP TouchSmart Calendar with Windows Vista Mail Calendar	43
HP TouchSmart Notes	44
HP TouchSmart Weather	44
HP TouchSmart Clock	44
Software Quick Reference Table	45
HP TouchSmart FAQs	47
How do I add tiles (shortcuts) to my HP TouchSmart homepage view?	48
How do I add a tile of a favorite Web site link?	48
How can I see all the tiles in my homepage view?	49
How do I temporarily hide a tile?	49
How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage?	49
How do I change the icons designating my tiles?	49
What is an RSS Feed?	49
How do I set up an RSS feed?	50
How do I get photos into my HP TouchSmart Photo library?	50
How do I create a slideshow of my photos?	51
How do I hide some of my photos?	51
How do I get my music files into HP TouchSmart Music?	51
Why can’t I see all my music in HP TouchSmart Music?	52
How do I get my songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music?	52
How do I find album art for my music?	52
How do I create and edit a playlist of my songs?	53
How do I delete songs?	53
How do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos?	54
How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart?	54
How do I make a video playlist?	55
How do I transfer my videos to my computer?	55
How do I upload my videos to YouTube?	55
How do I record my home movies?	55
Where are my webcam and microphones?	56
What is the time limit of my video recordings?	56
What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam?	56
How do I make a video chat or a conference call?	56
How do I create and save a handwritten or typed note?	57
How do I create a voice note?	57
How do I delete a text or voice note?	57
How do I display the temperature and forecast for a city?	58
Can I connect an old printer to my HP TouchSmart computer?	58
How can I tell if my HP TouchSmart computer is 64-bit or 32-bit?	58
What can I do if my HP TouchSmart media programs are crashing?	59

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