HP TouchSmart IQ506t Getting Started Guide - Page 5

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HP TouchSmart Video

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Adding your videos to the computer

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Watching your videos

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Creating videos with the webcam

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Uploading your videos to YouTube

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Capturing, editing, and recording videos

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Playing your DVDs

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Webcam and Microphone

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Capturing webcam video and snapshots

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Having a video chat or making conference calls

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HP TouchSmart Calendar

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Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder

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Viewing calendar events

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Deleting a calendar event

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Synchronizing your HP TouchSmart Calendar with your

Microsoft Windows Vista Calendar

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HP TouchSmart Notes

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Creating a handwritten or typed note

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Creating a voice note

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Deleting text and voice notes

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HP TouchSmart Weather

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Displaying the temperature and forecast for a city

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HP TouchSmart Clock

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Displaying the time for up to three places

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HP TouchSmart RSS Reader

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Setting up RSS feeds

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Importing a list of RSS feeds

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HP TouchSmart Browser

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Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software

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Software Quick Reference Table

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Index

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information	6
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC	7
Features of the HP TouchSmart PC	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	19
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 the Ambient Light	22
Adding Hardware and Software	23
Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware	23
Updating your HP TouchSmart software	23
Using the CD/DVD Drive	23
Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC	24
Connecting the TV signal source to the computer	24
Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box	26
Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard	26
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
Adjusting 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	31
Installing a Security Lock	32
Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen	33
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	34
Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware	34
Using the HP TouchSmart Software	35
What is HP TouchSmart software?	35
Opening the HP TouchSmart software	35
Navigating in HP TouchSmart	36
Using the onscreen keyboard	38
Personalizing your HP TouchSmart Software	39
Moving tiles around	39
Adding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmart	39
Adding a Web site link to HP TouchSmart	40
Selecting tiles to view or hide	40
Editing or deleting an added tile	41
Opening HP TouchSmart Faster	41
HP TouchSmart Photo	41
Adding photos to your photo library	42
Viewing your photo collection	42
Viewing a photo slideshow	42
Uploading your photos to Snapfish	43
Printing your photos	43
Editing your photos	44
Creating a CD or DVD of your photos	45
HP TouchSmart Music	45
Selecting a music library	46
Playing your CDs	46
Media controls	47
Creating a playlist of your favorite songs	48
Playing your playlist	48
Deleting a playlist	48
Deleting songs from your music library	49
Creating music CDs	49
HP TouchSmart Video	50
Adding your videos to the computer	50
Watching your videos	50
Creating videos with the webcam	51
Uploading your videos to YouTube	51
Capturing, editing, and recording videos	52
Playing your DVDs	53
Webcam and Microphone	53
Capturing webcam video and snapshots	54
Having a video chat or making conference calls	54
HP TouchSmart Calendar	55
Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder	55
Viewing calendar events	56
Deleting a calendar event	56
Synchronizing your HP TouchSmart Calendar with your Microsoft Windows Vista Calendar	56
HP TouchSmart Notes	56
Creating a handwritten or typed note	57
Creating a voice note	58
Deleting text and voice notes	58
HP TouchSmart Weather	59
Displaying the temperature and forecast for a city	59
HP TouchSmart Clock	60
Displaying the time for up to three places	60
HP TouchSmart RSS Reader	61
Setting up RSS feeds	61
Importing a list of RSS feeds	61
HP TouchSmart Browser	62
Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software	64
Software Quick Reference Table	65

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