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HP TouchSmart Software Overview What Is HP TouchSmart Software? The HP TouchSmart software suite comes preinstalled on your new computer. HP TouchSmart is made to maximize the touch features on your new computer. You can personalize HP TouchSmart for quick access to your favorite online programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, quickly view your photos, watch videos, play music, or search the Internet with a few taps. View the TouchSmart tutorials at hp.com/go/learntouchsmart (English only); just a few minutes will help you navigate through all the software features. Opening HP TouchSmart Software When you first turn on your computer, the Windows Vista 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. Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically You can set up HP TouchSmart to open automatically when you start the computer. 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 your computer, and Quick-Launch will keep it running when you close HP TouchSmart. To free up computer resources for other uses, deselect these options. HP TouchSmart Software Overview 31

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HP TouchSmart Software Overview
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HP TouchSmart Software Overview
What Is HP TouchSmart Software?
The HP TouchSmart software suite comes preinstalled on your new computer. HP TouchSmart is made to
maximize the touch features on your new computer. You can personalize HP TouchSmart for quick access
to your favorite online programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, quickly
view your photos, watch videos, play music, or search the Internet with a few taps.
View the TouchSmart tutorials at
hp.com/go/learntouchsmart
(English only); just a few minutes will
help you navigate through all the software features.
Opening HP TouchSmart Software
When you first turn on your computer, the Windows Vista 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.
Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically
You can set up HP TouchSmart to open automatically when you start the computer.
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 your computer, and Quick-Launch will
keep it running when you close HP TouchSmart. To free up computer resources for other uses, deselect
these options.