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    User Guide
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    services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part Windows logo, and Windows HP supports
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    right side of the HP TouchSmart PC 4 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC 7 Activity LED indicator network...14 Wired home network ...15 Bluetooth Devices ...16 TV Tuner and Windows Media Center 16 Watching and recording TV programs 16 Connecting the TV signal source
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    webcam video and snapshots 38 Making a video ...39 Video playlists ...39 Transferring videos to the computer 39 Uploading videos to YouTube 40 Recording home movies ...40 Video chats and conference calls 40 HP TouchSmart Movie Themes 41 HP TouchSmart Calendar ...41 iv User Guide (Features
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    Live TV...44 HP TouchSmart Link ...44 Updating Software ...44 Software Quick Reference Table 44 Remote Control ...47 Using the remote control ...47 Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 51 Software Troubleshooting ...51 Software repair overview ...51 Updating drivers ...51 Microsoft System
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    parts and find additional troubleshooting help. Upgrade or replace components of your computer. Find computer warranty information. Get technical support. Get up-to-date information and help from the Windows community. Learn how to make your computer adaptable to wall mounting. On the HP TouchSmart
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    HP TouchSmart PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition* 50.8-cm (20-in) diagonal widescreen display.** The slim computer offers features such as an adjustable webcam match the illustrations and descriptions in this guide. *** VESA mount adapter availability varies
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    Computers with wall-mounting option VESA plate adapter assembly 2 User Guide (Features may vary by model) Use to connect computer to set-top box (cable or satellite TV) with a remote control. Use with Windows Media Center and some features of the touch screen. Also included in select models
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    Cables not included but that may be required Ethernet (LAN) cable Use to connect to a wired network. Coaxial cable S-Video cable Audio/video composite cable TV tuner (composite video to S-Video) adapter Use to connect to an Internet connection with a cable modem, or to connect the TV signal
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    need to interact with the HP TouchSmart. The durable glass panel is sturdy and delightfully responsive. Experience webcam. You can also choose how tightly you want to crop the view of the camera, creating a close-up view of your face or including more of the background. * Internet access required. 4 User Guide
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    webcam HP supports disks, digital cameras, and MP3 players. J IR receiver window Infrared (IR) receiver window, located on the lower-right side of the (select models only) computer. Allows for use with a remote control. K HP TouchSmart button Turn your HP TouchSmart PC on and open your HP TouchSmart
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    HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model A B C D E Item Function A Volume and mute Adjust the sound level up or down, or mute the sound. controls B Ambient Light button (select models only) The HP TouchSmart Supported memory card reader also supports adapters for the following
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    Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. D Digital audio port Connect to your home theater system or your surround sound digital (SPDIF Out) speakers. Supports
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    LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Webcam Indicates webcam activity. B Power Indicates the power state: blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. C Optical disc drive Indicates optical disc drive is in use. D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity
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    back of the computer. Plug the power cord into an AC power source through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes an easy-to-use cable-management feature; all cables connected at the back of the computer are routed through the opening in
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    in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open. Then, if you want to change the angle of the HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the Computer Orientation Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to be operated in a landscape orientation (A). When wall-mounted, the PC should remain with
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    mouse is in the On position (the keyboard does not have a Power switch). Then, turn on the computer. If you have trouble using the keyboard and mouse, manually synchronize them as explained in the next procedure. NOTE: Select models may have a wired keyboard and mouse. The keyboard is designed to
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    (A). You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not functioning. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 30 cm (1 foot and mouse to the USB ports on your computer. 12 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    turn the Ambient Light on. Adding Hardware and Software HP TouchSmart PCs may not be compatible with all of the software Start button, and then tap Help and Support. 2 Tap Troubleshooting Tools, and then tap System Information. Support Guide for the telephone number to contact HP Support. Welcome 13
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    network Wireless access point and Internet service are required and not included. HP TouchSmart PC. b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Connect to a network. When the window
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    : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a depending on the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Connect the DSL cable (shown) modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you want to add to your
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    Media Center setup wizard to configure your TV tuner and your program guide. See "Windows Media Center setup wizard" on page 19. 4 Point the remote control at the IR receiver on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC to start Windows Media Center, and use this program to watch and record TV
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    source to the computer Select models only WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC to the electrical power system. To connect a TV signal to the computer, your computer needs a TV tuner
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    Using a set-top box with Windows Media Center (optional step) Sold separately Refer to your set-top box documentation for more details. 1 Connect an S-Video emitter (blaster) cable to the computer and your set-top box to use the remote control properly. 18 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    front of the HP TouchSmart PC (E), not at the set-top box. Windows Media Center setup wizard Select models only 1 Tap the Start button, tap All Programs, and then tap Windows Media Center. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your TV tuner and Windows Media Center TV program guide. For more
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    5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver Headphones NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Powered speakers require speakers or audio receiver. If necessary, refer to the instructions that came with your speakers or audio receiver. NOTE: When Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    ) the Volume icon, and then select Open Volume Mixer. The Volume Mixer window opens. b To adjust the volume for HP TouchSmart programs (Notes, Music, and Video), be sure to adjust both the speaker volume and the HP TouchSmart program volume. Scroll to the right in the Applications area to see all
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    Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with a built-in microphone array near the webcam on HP TouchSmart supports USB and wireless printer connections. If your printer has a parallel port, you must buy a USB parallel printer adapter. Also, you will need to download a printer driver that works with Windows
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    tap the Start button, Control Panel, and then tap Appearance and Personalization. 2 Choose an option to change the look of your desktop. You can choose to change the desktop background or the screen saver. There is an option to turn high contrast on or off, various options to accommodate low vision
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    your desk (or other stationary object) and the other to the security slot on the computer. Secure the security lock with the key. 24 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    that came with your HP TouchSmart PC. You can also use a soft cloth or paper towel dampened with a typical household glass cleaner to clean the Guide for important ergonomic information: visit www.hp.com/ergo on the Web. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide
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    is a replacement for an older PC you no longer need, go to www.hp.com/go/recycle to find out how HP can help you dispose of your old computer with minimum impact on the planet. The recycling option is not available in all countries/regions. 26 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    will help you navigate through all the software features. Opening HP TouchSmart from the Windows desktop When you first turn on your computer, the Windows 7 desktop opens. To open the touch-friendly HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button on the lower right side of the computer, Or
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    in Canvas) using two fingers Use Windows Input Panel (onscreen keyboard) 28 User Guide (Features may vary by model) Description (continued) Tap the Windows 7 icon in the upper-left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Microsoft Windows desktop. To quickly scroll left and right or
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    Like any other home electronic product, keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity. Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software To use software and navigate the Windows desktop, you can use the touch screen, keyboard, mouse
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    appear at the top right of the screen. Creating new tiles 1 Open the HP TouchSmart homepage by clicking the HP TouchSmart icon. 2 Tap the Personalize button. 3 Select Create a new tile. 4 Select HP TouchSmart Program, tap Windows Program or Websites, and then tap Next. 5 Select Choose from a list to
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    the day. The HP TouchSmart Browser supports only standard HTML pages. It does not support other display formats, such as RSS feeds. To view RSS feeds, use the HP TouchSmart RSS feed tile. If you are doing heavy Web surfing, and using sites with a lot of pop-ups, or downloading files with secondary
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    the right pane. When you make a slideshow of your photos, rotate your photos so each photo appears in its correct orientation. From HP TouchSmart, you can access photos stored anywhere on your hard drive. HP TouchSmart Photo supports the .jpg file format. 32 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    your photos. 9 View your photos. To preview your photos from your camera memory card directly from the HP TouchSmart homepage (but not download them): 1 Tap the back arrow in the upper-left corner of the HP TouchSmart window. 2 Tap Removable Disc. 3 View your photos directly from the memory card
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    in HP TouchSmart Photo. 1 From your Windows desktop, browse to the photo or folder you do not want to show in the Photos tile in HP TouchSmart Photo once. The iTunes choice is disabled if you have not downloaded iTunes. HP TouchSmart Music supports the following music file formats: .mp3, .wma, .wav
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    download and set up an account with iTunes. You can see all files from the music folder you chose in HP TouchSmart Music. Moving songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music HP TouchSmart is missing: 1 From the Windows desktop, tap (or click) the Start button, tap Windows Media library or iTunes. The
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    piece of art on the Internet and download it to your hard drive. You simply dragging songs to the Playlist window. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile and save it, you can clear the playlist window by tapping Clear All. NOTE: Up to 500 Windows desktop), open the Music folder where you added
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    program, such as CyberLink Power2Go or Windows Media Player, which you access through your Windows desktop. To create CDs and DVDs of camera, and upload them to YouTube or burn them onto a CD or DVD to share. You can access videos stored anywhere on your hard drive. HP TouchSmart Video supports
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    chats and conference calls using instant messaging software (download the instant messaging software of your choice; it is not included with HP TouchSmart). The webcam (A) and microphones (B) are at the top tap the Help icon (?) to access the Help menu. 38 User Guide (Features may vary by model)
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    You can rename the file either in Windows 7 or in HP TouchSmart Video. The webcam resolution is VGA 640 x 480. Video instructions to transfer videos to your hard drive. Or Download videos from the Internet. 2 After you add your videos to the computer, view them in HP TouchSmart Video. HP TouchSmart
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    can set up a video chat: 1 Download and set up an account with an Internet messenger or video phone call program (or set up an account with Windows Live Messenger-MSN Hotmail, MSN Messenger, or Passport will work- which is included in select models of HP TouchSmart). The person you are calling must
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    notes to your family or yourself. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Select the Notepad icon at the bottom of the window. 3 Select a paper color by selecting the . 5 Tap the Play button to review your message. 6 Tap Keep or Cancel. Tap Done to save the voice note. Software Overview
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    HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Press and drag the note to delete into the Recycle Bin in the bottom right corner of the window button. HP TouchSmart Weather Not From the HP TouchSmart homepage, select HP TouchSmart homepage. HP TouchSmart Clock Personalize your TouchSmart clock to show
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    do not need to refer to a recipe; you get it all by the HP TouchSmart voice instruction. The instructions stop after each line, so you can complete the procedure at your own pace. When you say the command to Start, the guide gives you the recipe, but stops after each line until you say Continue
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    HP TouchSmart PC using Bluetooth wireless technology that comes with the mobile phone. HP TouchSmart Link works with mobile phones that support the FTP/Obex file transfer protocol. All Windows Mobile OS phones should work with HP TouchSmart Link. Updating Software Check www.hp.com/go/touchsmart
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    been created without errors. CyberLink YouCam Capture and edit webcam video and snapshots. Upload your videos to YouTube. desktop. Comparison-shop by using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health and Security and PC
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    Using the remote control Select models only Remote Control The remote control works with Windows Media Center and other software. This remote control helps you navigate on the computer just as a TV remote control helps you navigate cable TV options
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    window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Television Program Guide. 6 Recorded TV - (Windows program and stores it on the hard disk drive. 15 Play - Plays the selected
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    HP TouchSmart600 PC game console models only. 22 Picture - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Pictures Library window. 23 Video - (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Videos Library window. 24 Live TV - (Windows (Windows Media Center only) Plays a slide show of all the pictures on the hard disk
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    , HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Or To revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 51
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    set restore points manually. If you experience a problem that you think instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Type system restore in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. Software program and hardware driver
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    your computer is working properly. If you encounter problems with your computer later, you can restore it to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you created. Refer to "Creating recovery discs" on page 54 for details. Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 53
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    . To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see "System recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu" on page 55. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data storage. Recovery Discs - Run the system recovery from a set of recovery discs that you
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    during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model. System recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu If the
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    without backing up your files button, and then tap Next. System recovery begins. After system recovery is complete, tap Finish to restart the computer. 7 Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 8 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the
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    HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC performance and resolve problems faster with automated updates, onboard diagnostics, and guided assistance. To open HP Support Assistant, tap the Start button, All Programs, HP, and then tap HP Support Assistant. Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tools Windows
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    connector 6 Line Out connector 7 troubleshooting 20 Windows Media Center 22 B backup 53 backup discs, creating 53 Bluetooth antenna features 4 using 16 Browser tile 31 button computer power/sleep 5 DVD control 5 HP TouchSmart 5 C cable management 9 Calendar tile 41 camera distance from 38 position
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    mouse about 11 receiver LED 8 receiver location 7 troubleshooting 12 L LAN (local area network) 14 antenna Recovery Manager 52 reinstall a software program 52 remote control IR receiver LED 8 using with HP TouchSmart 47 repairing software 51 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide
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    4 TouchSmart Link tile 44 tutorials vi, 31 Tutorials tile 31 TV connecting 17 tuner 17 TV In connector 7 Twitter tile 43 U updating, drivers 51 Weather tile 42 webcam capturing video and snapshots 38 features 4 LED 8 position 38 using with the microphone 38 viewing angle 4, 38 Windows Media Center
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