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Configuring sound for Windows Media Center, Headphones, Microphone array, Using a headset

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Configuring sound for Windows Media Center After you install, connect, and configure the speakers, use the following procedure to configure audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button. 2 Tap Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to the Tasks menu, tap settings, General, and then tap Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Tap Set Up Your Speakers, and then tap Next. 5 Select the type of cable that connects your speakers or audio receiver to your computer, and then tap Next. 6 Select the number of speakers, and then tap Next. 7 Tap Test to test the speakers. 8 Tap Next when the test is complete. 9 Tap Finish. Headphones You can use your headphones (not included) by connecting them to the headphones connector on the left side of the computer. When the headphones connector is being used, the internal speakers and Line Out are muted. Microphone array Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with a built-in microphone array near the webcam on the front of the computer. The array is designed to filter out ambient noise in your environment to provide a cleaner sound. You can use the microphone from a distance of up to one-half meter from the HP TouchSmart PC. To adjust the volume: 1 Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar. 2 Adjust the slider. Using a headset A headset with two connectors cannot be used (one for headphones and one for microphone). The HP TouchSmart PC does include a built-in microphone array and a headphones connector. Connecting MP3 players You can connect a media player, such as an MP3 player, to the Line In connector on the left side of the computer and play it through the internal speakers or added external speakers. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 27

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	11
Removing the connector cover	12
Back of the HP TouchSmart PC	12
Activity LED indicator lights	14
Connecting the Power Source	15
Cable Management	15
Adjusting the Angle of the Computer Stand	17
Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse	17
Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse	18
Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off	19
Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC	19
Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC	19
Changing Power Settings	20
Connecting to the Internet	20
Setting up a wireless home network	21
Setting up a wired home network	22
Using Bluetooth Devices	23
Adjusting Screen Brightness	23
Adjusting the Ambient Light	24
Adding Hardware and Software	24
Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware	24
Updating your HP TouchSmart software	24
Using the Optical Disc Drive	25
Using the HP Pocket Media Drive	25
Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC	26
Connecting the TV signal source to the computer	26
Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box	28
Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard	29
Using the remote control with Windows Media Center	29
Sound Options	30
Connecting analog speakers	30
Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver	31
Speaker volume	32
Configuring sound for Windows Media Center	33
Headphones	33
Microphone array	33
Using a headset	33
Connecting MP3 players	33
Connecting a Printer	34
Installing a Security Lock	34
Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen	35
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	35
Preparing the Computer for Shipping	36
Preparing the computer	36
Moving the computer stand	36
Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware	37
HP TouchSmart Software Overview	39
What Is HP TouchSmart Software?	39
Opening HP TouchSmart Software	39
Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically	39
Navigating HP TouchSmart	40
Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software	42
Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard)	42
HP TouchSmart Tiles	43
HP TouchSmart Browser	43
HP TouchSmart Photo	44
HP TouchSmart Music	44
HP TouchSmart Video	44
Webcam and Microphone	44
Capturing webcam video and snapshots	45
HP TouchSmart Calendar	45
Synchronizing Your HP TouchSmart Calendar with Windows Vista Mail Calendar	45
HP TouchSmart Notes	46
HP TouchSmart Weather	46
HP TouchSmart Clock	46
Software Quick Reference Table	47
HP TouchSmart FAQs	49
How do I add tiles (shortcuts) to my HP TouchSmart homepage view?	50
How do I add a tile of a favorite Web site link?	50
How can I see all the tiles in my homepage view?	51
How do I temporarily hide a tile?	51
How do I delete a tile from the HP TouchSmart homepage?	51
How do I change the icons designating my tiles?	51
What is an RSS feed?	51
How do I set up an RSS feed?	52
How do I get photos into my HP TouchSmart Photo library?	52
How do I create a slideshow of my photos?	53
How do I hide some of my photos?	53
How do I get my music files into HP TouchSmart Music?	53
Why can’t I see all my music in HP TouchSmart Music?	54
How do I get my songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music?	54
How do I find album art for my music?	54
How do I create and edit a playlist of my songs?	55
How do I delete songs?	55
How do I create (burn) a CD or DVD of my music or photos?	56
How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart?	56
How do I make a video playlist?	57
How do I transfer my videos to my computer?	57
How do I upload my videos to YouTube?	57
How do I record my home movies?	57
Where are my webcam and microphones?	58
What is the time limit of my video recordings?	58
What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam?	58
How do I make a video chat or a conference call?	59
How do I create and save a handwritten or typed note?	59
How do I create a voice note?	60
How do I delete a text or voice note?	60
How do I display the temperature and forecast for a city?	60
Can I connect an old printer to my HP TouchSmart computer?	60
How can I tell if my HP TouchSmart computer is 64-bit or 32-bit?	61
What can I do if my HP TouchSmart media programs are crashing?	61

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Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC

Configuring sound for Windows Media Center

After you install, connect, and configure the speakers, use the following procedure to configure audio

output for Windows Media Center:

Tap the

Windows Vista start button

Tap

Windows Media Center

Scroll to the Tasks menu, tap

settings

General

, and then tap

Windows

Media Center Setup

Tap

Set Up Your Speakers

, and then tap

Select the type of cable that connects your speakers or audio receiver to your computer, and then

tap

Select the number of speakers, and then tap

Tap

Test

to test the speakers.

Tap

when the test is complete.

Tap

Finish

Headphones

You can use your headphones (not included) by connecting them to the headphones connector on the left

side of the computer. When the headphones connector is being used, the internal speakers and Line Out

are muted.

Microphone array

Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with a built-in microphone array near the webcam on the front of the

computer. The array is designed to filter out ambient noise in your environment to provide a cleaner sound.

You can use the microphone from a distance of up to one-half meter from the HP TouchSmart PC.

To adjust the volume:

Tap the

SoundMAX

icon on the taskbar.

Adjust the slider.

Using a headset

A headset with two connectors cannot be used (one for headphones and one for microphone). The

HP TouchSmart PC does include a built-in microphone array and a headphones connector.

Connecting MP3 players

You can connect a media player, such as an MP3 player, to the Line In connector on the left side of the

computer and play it through the internal speakers or added external speakers.