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2. 7 Choose HP Webcam as your video and follow the rest of the instructions 8 Click Finish 9 Open the client and follow the directions to start a video chat User Guide Features may vary by model HP HP HP TouchSmart Movie Themes With the Movie Themes option on the Video tile you can make your movies have the same look and feel as some of your favorite films Tap the tile to open it and view your options such as a classic black and white look or a science fiction look and feel TouchSmart Calendar HP TouchSmart Calendar is a calendar where you manage your and your family s schedule You can view and print scheduled events In the Calendar tile you can import or export events to store in an industry standard calendar file format an ics file stored in a location you choose on your hard drive TouchSmart Notes With HP TouchSmart Notes you can create text notes and voice notes using touch the keyboard a video photos or by recording your own voice This is a fun way to make notes to yourself or others who use the computer Handwritten or typed notes Written notes can be typed or handwritten by touch Use this feature like you would use sticky 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 Paper icon on the left and then select a font color by selecting one of the pen colors
3. Headsets Bluetooth or USB connected headsets can be used with your system NOTE You cannot use a headset that has two connectors 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 Connecting a Printer 22 You can connect a printer by using the USB connectors on the sides or back of the HP TouchSmart PC or you can use a wireless printer NOTE The HP TouchSmart PC does not support printers that require a parallel printer connector Connecting a printer that has a parallel port 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 7 To verify your operating system and compatibility go to www hp com support User Guide Features may vary by model Power Settings Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance You can also customize power settings for your computer hardware For example you can set your computer to go to sleep after a specitied period of inactivity If the computer is in Sleep mode it wakes up or re loads faster than when in Hibernate mode but your data is less safe If for example a power outage occurs in Sleep mode unsaved data would be lost Hibernate mode s
4. Power LED 8 Power Sleep button 5 powered speakers connecting 20 receiver wireless keyboard and mouse 8 Recipe Box tile 43 Recovery Manager 52 reinstall a software program 52 remote control IR receiver LED 8 using with HP TouchSmart 47 repairing software 5 repetitive strain injury RSI see Safety amp Comfort Guide resolution monitor 4 restoring your computer configuration 52 Rhapsody 37 router installation 14 15 RSS Feeds tile 32 S Safety amp Comfort Guide 25 safety warnings 25 screen brightness adjusting 23 screen cleaning 25 security lock 24 security lock slot 7 settop box connecting to computer 19 remote emitter cable for 19 with Windows Media Center 18 sleep mode 14 slideshows making 33 software reinstalling 52 repairing 51 updating 44 upgrading 13 software programs DVD Play 44 songs deleting 36 SoundMAX connecting speakers 2 enabling digital speaker or audio receiver 2 microphones 22 speaker volume 2 speakers 5 adjusting volume 2 connecting 21 connecting digital or audio receiver 20 features 5 support information vi support tutorials vi 3 1 S Video adapter 18 S Video cable 3 S Video In 18 swivel computer synchronizing keyboard or mouse 12 system recovery 54 System Restore 52 system recovery discs making 53 System Restore 52 T tiles 29 adding a Web link 30 adding new 30 changing icon or color 3 deleting 31 hiding 31 viewing hidden 30 touch screen acc
5. Your program shortcut appears as a small tile on the bottom of the HP TouchSmart homepage 9 Tap OK to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage Adding a tile for a favorite Web site To make your touch views more efficient add some often visited Web sites to either the large tile or the lower small tile area You can also add RSS feeds after you subscribe to them from a Web site Open HP TouchSmart and tap the Personalize button Select Create a New Tile Select Websites and then tap Next A Q N Type in the URL for the Web site of your choice starting with www or the equivalent for example www hp com go touchsmari Or select Choose to select a Web site from a list of Internet Explorer favorites 5 The option to check the box to display the Web icon may be grayed out if one is not available You can choose an icon from those displayed below the check box instead Otherwise it will display a sample Web page Your Web site link appears as a small globe in the small tile area on the bottom of the HP TouchSmart homepage 6 Tap OK to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage Your Web site link will display in the HP TouchSmart Browser Viewing hidden tiles To view a hidden tile From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap the Personalize button In the list of tiles tap a tile that is disabled Tap Show in the Visibility field QO N 4 Tap Done to save your changes and return to the HP TouchSmart homepage The tile you enabled is
6. tap the Fan icon in the bottom right corner drag the fan left or right and then tap an ifem to open it Fan View browsing Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Press and drag a tile up or down and then left or right to move it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window Press and then drag an item first up or down at a right angle and then over to the playlist area You know that the item is selected when a disc icon appears Drag and drop songs to create a playlist Touch two fingers at the same time on the tiles and move the fingers apart to make a tile larger Resize a note or a photo including in Canvas using two fingers Move the two fingers together to make a tile or photo smaller Tap inside a text box and the onscreen keyboard appears If a pencil and pad icon appears tap the icon Then use the onscreen keyboard to enter text Use Windows Input Panel onscreen keyboard 28 User Guide Features may vary by model damaging the touch screen do not apply pressure on the front of the display bezel or around A CAUTION Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology to avoid the screen borders CAUTION To achieve the best touch sensitivity keep the screen clean of foreign objects Avoid excessive dust accumulation on all sides of the screen CAUTION Like any other home electronic product keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from A liquids or a harsh environ
7. 44 LIVE TY eere e a E 44 HP Touei marn tee eege 44 Be OUWE meren E E EEE E E E E E EEEO 44 Software Quick Reference Table 44 Remote Control DEE EE e Using the remote E 47 Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery ssescesessesessescsesocsosocsocoesocsesoosessessos D I Sofware ROWS SOONG dE 51 Software repair OVervieW ce 51 leen 51 Microsoft System Eege EE 52 Software program and hardware driver reinstallation cccccccccce ee eeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeanens 52 Creating data EE 53 Creating system recovery EE 53 See eege 54 Creating recovery disOSneerir iner aner Eirne ar E E I ESEE TORE E EEEE ETNE EO SEE si 54 System recovery Op ONS ee 55 Additional Troubleshooting EE 57 Index HEEN Table of Contents w Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information vi Set up your HP TouchSmart PC How to videos about using HP TouchSmart features Hardware features Connect to the Internet HP TouchSmart and other software Connect a television signal Recover factory settings Learn how to use the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model Order 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 Win
8. Search field you can enter a current or favorite movie a news event or a question such as how to train for a marathon and you can see comments and opinions from the entire Twitter community outside your own Twitter friends and family Click Settings to configure your account details such as how to receive notices and how to customize your account s design Software Overview 43 HP TouchSmart Netflix Not available in all countries regions An Internet connection and a Netflix account is required With Netflix you can instantly watch movies even some new releases and TV episodes streamed from Netflix to your computer Tap the tile to open it and follow the directions Live TV Select models only TV tuner required With Live TV you can watch local TV and cable content The tile contains an electronic programming guide so you can easily find TV programs Use the digital video recorder DVR function to record your favorite shows HP TouchSmart Link With TouchSmart Link software you can transfer photos and contacts from your mobile phone to your 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 for updated software and new software features Software Quick Reference Table
9. actual wall mount is included with select models and can be purchased Using your fingertips you can listen to music edit digital photos or watch home videos High definition HD content is required to view HD images Features vary by model Your computer may not exactly match the illustrations and descriptions in this guide VESA mount adapter availability varies by country region Separate wall mounting hardware is required that attaches to the VESA mount adapter Welcome 2 Cables and accessories Use to connect computer to power source Power cord Use to control some functions and software instead of using touch Batteries installed select models Keyboard and mouse wireless option shown with receiver Cleaning cloth Use to clean the touch screen Use to set up your computer and navigate its features Setup poster and documentation Use to control a settop box cable or satellite TV with a remote control Infrared IR emitter cable Use with Windows Media Center and some features of the touch screen Remote control Also included in select models without TV tuners Mount on the back of the computer to adapt the computer for separate wall mounting hardware not included VESA plate adapter assembly User Guide Features may vary by model Ethernet LAN cable Coaxial cable S Video cable Audio video composite cable T
10. and mouse receiver select models only H IR emitter blaster select models only l Power connector J Stereo Audio In TV tuner models only Insert a security lock sold separately which enables you to secure your computer from theft and unwanted changes Connect to the Internet through your wired network Connect USB devices USB 2 0 such as printers external hard disk drives digital cameras and MP3 players Connect to your home theater system or your surround sound digital speakers Supports 3 1 4 1 and 5 1 speakers Connect external 2 0 and 2 1 powered speakers Connect your TV signal source to watch record and pause live TV This is a coaxial TV input signal connector Use wireless keyboard and mouse with the preinstalled receiver to control some functions and software Adhere to your TV set top box IR receiver area to receive the remote control signal while watching and recording TV programs This is not required if you do not use a set top box A remote control is included with select models only Plug the power cord into the computer Connect stereo audio input cables left and right from a set top box digital video camera or other video device Welcome 7 K S Video In TV tuner Capture analog video from a video camera or connect to a set top box models only for TV input Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity indicator lightemitting diodes LEDs on your H
11. both the speaker volume and the HP TouchSmart program volume Scroll to the right in the Applications area to see all choices c When you are satisfied with the sound level tap the Close button the X in the upper right corner to close this window If you have digital speakers you can also use SoundMAX to adjust the volume and perform sound balance testing o Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar b Adjust the slider for the speaker setup that you have NOTE You also adjust the volume for the builtin microphone array in this window Welcome 21 Configuring sound for Windows Media Center After you have installed connected and configured the speakers configure audio output for Windows Media Center 1 Tap the Start button 2 Tap Windows Media Center 3 Follow the directions for setting up sound and tap Finish when done Headphones Use your headphones 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 Microphones Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with a builtin 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 clean sound You can use the microphone from a distance of up to one half meter 2 feet from the HP TouchSmart PC To adjust the volume 1 Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar 2 Adjust the slider
12. discs select models only The slim slot CD DVD drive does not have a disc tray To insert a disc turn the data side toward the back of the computer label side forward and slide the disc into the drive slot Tei To eject a disc make sure the power is turned on and then press the Eject button A on the side of the disc drive You can also tap the Start button tap Computer press and hold or with the mouse right click the CD drive and then tap Eject If the disc gets stuck refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for the telephone number to contact HP Support Welcome 13 Connecting to the Internet 14 Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to support a wireless select models only or wired LAN that connects your computer to other devices such as printers and other PCs The network connection to the Internet is usually through a broadband modem digital subscriber line DSL or cable which requires a separate subscription m Fora wireless LAN the HP TouchSmart PC includes a built in wireless LAN antenna which you can use to access your wireless home network m Fora wired LAN connect an Ethernet cable sold separately to the Ethernet connector on the back of the computer and then connect the other end to the network router or broadband modem Wireless home network Wireless access point and Internet service are required and not included Availability of public wireless access points may be limite
13. power to the modem and wait until the modem has completed its startup cycle Reconnect power to the router Then turn on the wired computers and your HP TouchSmart PC d Test the network connection for each wired computer by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site Welcome 15 Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth enabled so that you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth enabled wireless devices Bluetooth devices create a personal area network PAN which connects other Bluetooth devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras In a PAN each device communicates directly with the other devices and the devices must be relatively close together To enable a Bluetooth device 1 Refer to your Bluetooth device s instructions to make it discoverable it sends out a radio signal 2 Click the Start button Control Panel and then click Hardware and Sound Find your Bluetooth device and follow the onscreen instructions 3 If your Bluetooth device is a printer tap the Start button then Control Panel and then tap Hardware and Sound Tap Printers Tap Add a printer TV Tuner and Windows Media Center 16 Select models only Watch and record your favorite TV programs by using Windows Media Center Menus and features in Windows Media Center are accessible through touch remote control keyboard and mouse TV tuners and remote controls are
14. the opening in the computer stand Welcome D Computer Stand The HP TouchSmart PC is shipped with the computer stand secured against the back of the computer To assure that the computer is 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 and tilt it back to an angle of between 5 degrees and 40 degrees from the vertical 5 min CAUTION Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 5 degrees from the vertical A otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over CAUTION The computer stand stays in place as you increase the angle the computer moves A forward Take care that the computer screen does not move off the table Computer Orientation Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to be operated in a landscape orientation A When wall mounted the PC should remain with the display in landscape orientation not portrait B or laid horizontal C damage to the hardware components 08 10 User Guide Features may vary by model A CAUTION Placing your PC in portrait orientation B or horizontal orientation C may result in Computer Swivel The computer allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Select models only Your wireless keyboard and mouse are easy to set up Just remove the battery tabs from both the keyboard and the mouse Also m
15. 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 dialog boxes use Internet Explorer or another standard browser Internet connection is required Software Overview 31 RSS Feeds Not available in all countries regions RSS is a more efficient way of getting information from Web sites and blogs Instead of searching for updated news and information you receive updates in the form of a live feed called an RSS really simple syndication feed Some RSS feeds distribute other types of digital content including pictures audio files videos or updates to view when you choose HP TouchSmart includes an RSS Feed Reader where you view feeds from Web sites You can add an RSS Feed tile by adding a new tile and choosing RSS Feed To subscribe to an RSS feed in Internet Explorer Tap the Start button and then tap Internet Explorer Tap the Feeds button to discover feeds on the Web page Often this is an orange icon gt Tap a feed Tap the Subscribe to this Feed button 4 Type a name for the feed and then select the folder where you want to create the feed d Tap Subscribe Open HP TouchSmart and tap the RSS feeds tile to view your RSS feeds N OQ Lu P Go MM You might have to add a tile and choose RSS Feed if you do not already have an RSS tile 8 Tap the feed title to display it in the RSS reader window If yo
16. 32 Skip Forward Moves the media forward 30 seconds in videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter 33 Stop Stops the media currently playing 34 Enter Selects the desired action menu or window option Remote Control 49 50 User Guide Features may vary by model Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation If your computer works improperly or stops because of the software you may be able to repair it Some software repairs are as simple as restarting your computer and others require performing a system recovery from files on your hard disk drive Software repair overview The most efficient way to repair software problems is simply to restart the computer or turn the computer off completely and then power it back up again If this does not work then explore the following methods for fixing your computer if you are experiencing software problems Updating drivers see the following section Updating drivers m Microsoft System Restore see Microsoft System Restore on page 52 Restores your computer configuration to a configuration that was in use before the current software problem existed Software program and hardware driver reinstallation See Software program and hardware driver reinstallation on page 52 Allows reinstallation of the factory installe
17. Alliance testing as of June 2007 The specifications of the 802 1 1n WLAN wireless local area network are draft specifications and not final If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications it may affect the ability of this device to communicate with other 802 1 1n WLAN devices HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information sss2 22225 2acasescorasuaeacacaccnseseassazesssadenscansonenssaeaaiacnnenanenaieacomaeans vi Welcome cccccccccccccsceee TE DT REENEN sel Re EENEG 2 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC acca dseccesaccuuceenn incase catedsreiancetennstedcaneestemnddaeaieanzedasoads 4 Left side of the HP TouchSmart E 6 Back of the HP TouchSmart RE dAn Seege 7 Eeer 8 ER EE 9 EE 9 Compur o ON ea E EEEN 10 OO LF ISI I OP eriden cet reese caine E ed tae EEE E E S EA RE ERE EES 10 KEE 11 TEE 11 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse sssnsessssnnssssinnsssernnssriresssrrrrssrrrressrrerrsrrrrrssn 12 USB Keyboard and Moust srren ener aE EE 12 A Re EE 13 Adding Hardware and Software ccccccccceccseeeeeeeeeeee cece eee nneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesasaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeas 13 Determining whether your system is 64 bit or 32 bit cece ccc eeccccce cee eeeeeeceae
18. JA In addition to the HP TouchSmart software suite you may have the following programs installed Some of the software listed in the following table is included with select models only This is not a complete list of all the software included with your computer To open any of these programs tap the Start button All Programs select the program folder for example DVD Play and then tap the program name to open the software DVD Play m Play DVD movies video CDs VCDs and Blu ray discs m Use the Zoom and Pan features Create viewing bookmarks CyberLink DVD m Includes various programs such as Power2Go YouCam select models only Suite LabelPrint and PowerDirector See the programs listed in this table for more details about the program features La Availability of signals limited by the strength and accessibility of the originating TV signal location and other factors Performance issues may arise and do not constitute defects in the product User Guide Features may vary by model CyberLink Power2Go CyberLink YouCam CyberLink LabelPrint CyberLink PowerDirector HP Advisor Record data and music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD for use on your computer Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection or from wow mp3 or wma files You can play these CDs on your home or car stereo Copy and share data files Create archive CDs or DVDs from fil
19. Not available in all countries regions Through the Settings button you can set up a tile to give a two day forecast for any city or ZIP code 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage select the Weather tile 2 Tap the Settings button 3 Tap in the Set Location box and then use your keyboard or the onscreen keyboard to enter a city state ZIP or postal code 4 Tap the Search button Choose the city to display in the Select Your City box 5 Select Fahrenheit or Celsius 6 Tap OK to confirm the settings Tap the House icon to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage HP TouchSmart Clock Personalize your TouchSmart clock to show the time for one two or three different time zones 42 User Guide Features may vary by model HP HP TouchSmart Recipe Box Not available in all countries regions Internet connection required The Recipe Box tile is an interactive way to have your computer dictate recipe ingredients and procedures while you cook As you do the preparation and cooking the computer talks you through it If you need more time you tell it to stop and then when you are ready it continues from where it left off The computer needs to be fairly close to the kitchen for the interactive feature to work well Alternatively a Bluetooth connection allows interaction from a much greater distance To enable a Bluetooth connection tap Settings and tap Next through the Bluetooth wizard to set up your headset When you connect the next
20. P TouchSmart PC 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 Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity E Remote control IR receiver Indicates that your computer is working with your remote control to select models only navigate windows record TV shows and perform other activities in Windows Media Center F Wireless keyboard and Indicates wireless signals received from the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver mouse The LED is visible from the back of the computer select models only G Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity When the LED is flashing do not remove your memory card When the LED is off no card is inserted A solid LED indicates that a card is inserted with no read or write capacity A flashing LED indicates that there is memory card activity and that a card has read write capacity 8 User Guide Features may vary by model Connecting the Power Source Route the power cord through the opening in the computer stand and plug the power cord directly into the 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
21. User Guide Copyright Information The only warranties for Hewlett Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA Copyright 2009 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Microsoft the Windows logo and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies in the United States and or other countries regions Wi Fi CERTIFIED 802 1n based on Draft 2 0 Draft 2 0 refers to the version of the not yet ratitied IEEE 802 1 1n standard used in Wi Fi
22. V tuner composite video to S Video adapter wy Use to connect to a wired network Use to connect to an Internet connection with a cable modem or to connect the TV signal source to the computer Connector type may vary Use to connect the TV signal source to the computer from a set top box Use to connect the TV signal from a set top box Use to connect the TV signal source to the computer from a set top box Welcome 3 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model E Dc D E i feu A LCD display State of the art 50 8 cm 20 in diagonal widescreen high definition optimized for touch display with HP BrightView technology HP BrightView technology improves the contrast and clarity of your display In addition it boasts a high resolution of 1600 x 900 and a fast response time of 5 ms The display is optimized for an elegant touch experience Your fingertip is all you need to interact with the HP TouchSmart The durable glass panel is sturdy and delightfully responsive Experience the ease of managing your digital life by touch with the HP TouchSmart software High definition HD content is required to view HD images Most current DVDs do not provide HD images All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by Hewlett Packard s component manufacturers actual performance may vary either higher or lower B Blueto
23. a collage as your computer desktop background At the lower part of the tile tap one of the folders of photos Tap the fly out menu that comes up and drag the picture you want onto the canvas to add it to the collage Use a two finger touch to rotate or resize photos Tap a free area on the canvas and draw a circle around several photos Then use the tag feature to tag the photos This is an efficient method of tagging a variety of photos at once Tap the top color bar to open a screen to manipulate photos After you create a collage be sure to save it TouchSmart Music HP TouchSmart Music lets you organize and play your music easily Browse your music collection by album artist genre song or playlist You can also play CDs view song titles and album art and create editable playlists Unlike other HP TouchSmart tiles if you have music playing and drag the music tile to the lower tile row your music still plays and control buttons are still visible HP TouchSmart accesses your music from the Music folder on your hard drive you can access this folder by tapping the Start button and then Music If you have downloaded iTunes and have an iTunes account not included the iTunes folder resides in this Music folder also Using the Settings button choose to access your music from either your Music folder on your hard drive or from your iTunes folder You cannot view both libraries at once The iTunes choice is disabled if you have no
24. ails Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 53 System Recovery 54 System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive deleting all data files you have created System recovery reinstalls the operating system programs and drivers However you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory This includes software that came on CDs included in the computer accessory box and software programs you installed after purchase You must choose one of the following methods to perform a system recovery Recovery Image Run the system recovery from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive The recovery image is a file that contains a copy of the original factory shipped software 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 m Recovery Discs Run the system recovery from a set of recovery discs that you create from files stored on your hard disk drive To create recovery discs see the next section Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in this section to create a set of recovery discs from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive This image contains the operating system and software program files that were originally installed on your computer at the factory You can cre
25. ake sure the Power switch on the bottom of the 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 fit under your computer when not in use Your product may vary from the one shown here IMPORTANT For better mouse battery life and performance avoid using your mouse on a dark or high gloss surface and turn mouse off when not in use Welcome 11 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are pre synchronized for your convenience to work with your HP TouchSmart PC The keyboard and mouse should work immediately after you pull the battery tabs to activate the preinstalled batteries and then turn on the mouse A You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not functioning To synchronize them m Make sure the keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC within 30 cm 1 foot and away from interference from other devices Keyboard Press the Connect button on the bottom of the keyboard B for five seconds The blue activity LED on the wireless receiver illuminates when the synchronization command has been received and turns off when synchronization is complete Mouse Press the Connect button on the bottom of
26. akers or audio receiver NOTE When SPDIF is connected m You can switch to the internal speakers without unplugging the SPDIF device m The Volume and Volume and Mute buttons do not control the SPDIF device Control the SPDIF volume with its own controls User Guide Features may vary by model To enable digital speakers or an audio receiver use the SoundMAX software that came with the computer P Q MM Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar Tap the Volume button In the SPDIF area select the Default button Configure the sound to your preferences by using the SoundMAX Listening Experience Recording Experience and Advanced buttons NOTE To switch back to the internal speakers after the digital speakers are enabled select the Default button in the Internal Speakers area Simply turning off the external speakers does not enable the internal speakers the internal speaker setting must be selected Adjusting speaker volume m Use the Volume buttons on the left side of the computer If you are playing music in HP TouchSmart software use the Volume controls from the Music application that remain onscreen in the upper right of the screen Use the Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar a Press and hold or with the mouse rightclick the Volume icon and then select Open i Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer window opens d b To adjust the volume for HP TouchSmart programs Notes Music and Video be sure to adjust
27. ate only one set of recovery discs for your computer Furthermore the recovery discs you create can be used only with your computer Choosing recovery discs To create recovery discs your computer must have a DVD writer m Use DVD R or DVD R blank media to create your system recovery discs m You cannot use CDs or DVD RW DVD RW DVD RW DL DVD RW DL DVD R DL or DVD R DL discs to create recovery discs Use high quality discs to create your set of recovery discs The verification standard for the recovery disc creation process is very high You may see error messages such as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during disc verification Your discs may be rejected if they are not defectfree You will be prompted to insert a new blank disc to try again It is normal that some of your discs may be rejected The number of discs in the recovery disc set depends on your computer model typically 1 3 DVDs The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you the specific number of blank discs needed to make the set The process takes some time to verify that the information written on the disc is correct You can quit the process at any time The next time you run the program it resumes where it left off To create recovery discs 1 Close all open programs 2 Top the Start button All Programs Recovery Manager and then tap Recovery Disc Creation f prompted tap Yes to allow the program to continue 3 Follow the onscreen instru
28. ctions Label each disc as you make it for example Recovery 1 Recovery 2 4 Store the recovery discs in a safe place User Guide Features may vary by model System recovery options You should attempt a system recovery in the following order A Q N Through the hard disk drive from the Windows 7 Start menu Through the hard disk drive by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup Through recovery discs that you create Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support To purchase recovery discs go to www hp com support and visit the Software amp Driver downloads page for your computer model System recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu If the computer is working and Windows 7 is responding use these steps to perform a system recovery NOTE System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase Therefore ensure you have backed up to a removable disc any data you want to keep A Q N oO U 9 Turn off the computer Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the keyboard and mouse Turn on the computer Tap the Start button All Programs Recovery Manager and then tap Recovery Manager If prompted tap Yes to allow the program to continue Under need help immediately tap System Recovery Tap Yes and then tap Next Your computer restarts NOTE If your system does not detect a recovery partition it will prompt you to insert a recover
29. d First time wireless network installation requires that you 1 Purchase high speed Internet service from an Internet service provider ISP 2 Purchase a broadband modem DSL or cable This may be provided by the ISP 3 Purchase and install a wireless router sold separately if one is required NOTE Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions 4 Connect your computer to the network NOTE A DSL wall connection is shown here If you have a cable modem the modem will be connected to the wall using a coaxial cable 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to the wireless network o Turn on your HP TouchSmart PC b Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the wireless network m Right click the Network icon on the taskbar and then select Open Network and Sharing Center Click Connect to a network When the window opens select the Cal network and then click Connect Or m Right click the Network icon on the taskbar and then select Network and Sharing Center When the window opens select Set up a new connection or network Cal and then follow the onscreen instructions c Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site 6 Add wireless devices to the network optional User Guide Features may vary by model Wired home network First time wired network installation require
30. d DVDs of your music or photos using CyberLink software 1 Tap the Start button tap All Programs and then tap CyberLink DVD Suite Deluxe 2 Select the type of media you are using 3 Under Select Source navigate to your music or photos folder wherever you store your music or photos on your hard drive 4 Add music or photos by selecting each file and clicking the red plus add icon to add the file The file is added to the lower pane 5 After you add at least one file to the lower pane to record on your CD or DVD the Burn a Disc icon is enabled at the top icon bar Tap that icon when you have added all the files you want to record 6 In the dialog that opens choose the media settings you want and select Burn A message appears if you have not inserted a writable disc telling you to do so now 7 Inserta CD or DVD The burning process starts HP TouchSmart Video With HP TouchSmart Video make your own videos using the built in webcam play the videos and then upload them to YouTube not available in some countries regions YouTube requires an Internet connection HP TouchSmart Video also allows you to play videos from your own video 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 the following video file formats mpg mpeg dvr ms wmv asf and avi HP supports the lawful use of technology and does n
31. d drive with HP TouchSmart Photos To get photos from your camera 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader on the lower right side of the computer Alternatively use the USB cable that came with the camera and connect the cable to the camera and then to a USB port in the computer The HP TouchSmart view minimizes automatically and a Microsoft dialog appears 2 Tap Open folder to view files 3 Tap the Start button 4 Tap Pictures 5 Use an existing folder or create a new folder and then with your fingertip drag and drop the pictures you want into the folder 6 Return to the HP TouchSmart view by tapping the house icon in the taskbar 7 Open the Photos tile 8 Tap Folders in the top menu and select the folder where you dropped 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 Slideshows Be sure you name your slideshow and then tap Save or the slide show will not be saved To make a slideshow 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap the Photo tile 2 Choose the source location for your slideshow Dates Folders All Photos or Removable Drive 3 If you want specific photos in your slideshow create a folder that contains those p
32. d software or hardware driver by using the Recovery Manager program m System recovery see System Recovery on page 54 Erases and reformats the hard disk drive deleting all data files you have created and then reinstalls the operating system programs and drivers Updating drivers A driver is a software program that enables your computer to communicate with an attached device such as a printer hard disk drive mouse or keyboard Complete the following procedure to update a driver or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem 1 Click the Start button 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window 3 Click the plus sign to expand the type of device you want to update or rollback For example DVD CD ROM drives 4 Double click the specific item for example HP DVD Writer 640b 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 ul Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 51 52 Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows 7 includes a feature that enables you to restore your computer configuration to a configuration that was in use before the current software problem existed The feature does this by creating a restore
33. dows community Learn how to make your computer adaptable to wall mounting User Guide Features may vary by model ER l l Setup poster On the HP TouchSmart home page tap the Tutorials tile to open it and then tap a tutorial to view it Or visit www hp com supportvideos English only User Guide this guide Help and Support Tap the Windows Start button and then tap Help and Support HP Support Web site www hp com support Tap the Start button tap Help and Support and then tap the Online Help icon Upgrading and Servicing Guide Tap the Start button tap Help and Support and then tap the User Guides icon If the guide is not there visit www hp com support Limited Warranty and Support Guide www hp com support consumer forum Preparing Your Computer for Wall Mounting guide If the guide is not there visit www hp com support Welcome Features The 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 a CD DVD and Blu ray player and burner Bluetooth capability ambient lighting USB ports a media card reader a BrightView display Wireless 802 1 1n networking and high quality speakers The interactive screen makes wall mounting a good choice for the HP TouchSmart PC The hardware to adapt the computer for wall mounting not the
34. e music folder you chose in HP TouchSmart Music Moving songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music HP TouchSmart can play music from only one music library at a time HP TouchSmart Media Library is the default library To access songs from iTunes not preinstalled downloaded separately and add them to your music library 1 Download iTunes to your hard drive from Www apple com downloads Internet access required Set up an iTunes account Open the TouchSmart Music window by tapping the Music tile Tap Settings and select Use my iTunes library ue P N Tap Save Album art Sometimes album art or other album information does not transfer during the music transfer process In this case you can find the missing album information This procedure requires Internet access To find album art when it is missing 1 From the Windows desktop tap or click the Start button tap Windows Media library or iTunes The albums appear in the library 2 Search for the album that did not have artwork Go Place your cursor over the blank CD the album with no cover art and right click 4 Inte pull down menu click Find Album Info The application accesses the Internet to find the album Software Overview 35 36 5 Press Finish when the album is identified and wait while the album information downloads cover art date of production and more You can also create your own art 1 Find a piece of art on the Internet and down
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36. elect models only puts the computer into a deeper sleep with more energy savings In Hibernate mode all peripheral power shuts down and all data is saved to your hard drive When the computer comes out of Hibernate mode your previous session is restored This process takes a little longer than awakening from Sleep mode but less time than if you had shut down and is considered a safer state for data You can put the computer into Sleep mode in several ways Press the Power Sleep button on the top right of the computer press the Sleep button on remote control or press the Sleep button on the upper left of your keyboard Or Tap the Start button tap the arrow button next to the Shut Down button and then select Sleep To change power settings Tap the Start button and then tap Control Panel Tap Hardware and Sound Tap Power Options A Q MM Choose a power option Power options include settings that determine when the computer sleeps or hibernates and the overall level of energy savings versus performance Turning off the monitor for power savings If you are leaving for some time but want to keep the computer running you can turn off the monitor for further power savings m Press the function Fn key on the keyboard and simultaneously press the F9 key to turn off the monitor The computer continues to run m Press Fn F9 again to turn the monitor on Adjusting Screen Display Adjust screen display features 1 To ma
37. ep it 11 After you create a playlist and save it you can clear the playlist window by tapping Clear All NOTE Up to 500 songs can be added to a playlist If you try to add more than 500 a message appears Maximum number of songs in Playlist Delete one or more items in Playlist before adding new songs You can either delete songs or start another playlist Deleting songs To delete a song from your music library navigate to your hard drive from the Windows desktop open the Music folder where you added your music and delete it from there User Guide Features may vary by model Music Store Not available in all countries regions Internet connection required The Music Store option within the Music tile gives you free access to millions of songs If you do not have a subscription to Rhapsody you can still hear 30 seconds of any song in its catalogs With a free subscription to Rhapsody select locations only you can search for music by What s New Genres Channel Guide radio stations Playlists or your own custom playlists You can also access playlists from people within the music community editors and celebrities You can also find out more about any artist you are listening to Creating burning a CD or DVD of music or photos To record or burn a CD of your songs you must use a CD recording program such as CyberLink Power2Go or Windows Media Player which you access through your Windows desktop To create CDs an
38. es on your computer Copy video files Verify that the disc has been created without errors Capture and edit webcam video and snapshots Upload your videos to YouTube The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries regions Start a video chat Send your videos to friends and family Print labels to attach directly to a disc Create song title inserts for your CD cases Record movie files to create VCDs and DVDs that you can play on some DVD players Copy and share video files Capture video files Edit video files Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your 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 Help tools Software Overview 495 46 User Guide Features may vary by model Remote Control Using the remote control Select models only 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 or control the playback of a movie in a DVD player Remote Control 47 Remote control buttons 1 On Off Puts the computer into and out of a power reduced Sleep mode It does not On Off turn the computer off 1 O 20 2 Visualization Displays visual imagery synchronized to the sound of the music Visua
39. essing and navigating 29 cleaning 25 features 4 TouchSmart Link tile 44 tutorials vi 3 Tutorials tile 3 1 TV connecting 7 tuner 17 TV In connector 7 Twitter tile 43 U updating drivers 51 upgrading hardware 13 software 13 USB connector 7 V video playlists 39 recording 39 setting up a video chat 40 webcam 38 YouTube 40 Video tile 37 volume controls 6 Volume Mixer 2 1 W 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 configuring sound 22 setup wizard 19 using the remote control 47 watching and recording TV 16 wired home network 15 LAN connection 7 setting up 15 wireless home network 14 LAN connection 5 setting up 14 wireless keyboard and mouse receiver location 7 working in comfort 25 Y YouTube 40 Index 61 Part number 57563 1 001
40. fort Before you begin using the computer arrange the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity Refer to the Safety amp Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information visit www hp com ergo on the Web proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users It also A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide It describes provides important electrical and mechanical safety information Locate the TouchSmart monitor in the room to minimize glare from the screen You can also reduce glare by tilting the monitor The TouchSmart screen can be used as an input device therefore the monitor should be placed so that your shoulders and neck are comfortable The monitor may need to be moved close to your body to keep your shoulders relaxed while you are touching the screen Keep your shoulders low and your upper arm close to your body when you touch the screen The more the screen is used for input the more important this is One way to move the monitor closer to you is by placing the keyboard under the monitor You can position the monitor in a variety of ways to provide a balance between relaxing your shoulders and keeping your head balanced comfortably over your neck If you feel discomfort in your shoulders try moving the monitor closer to your body or lowering the height of the monitor by lowering the work surface If you feel discomfort in yo
41. gh quality stereo speakers for a powerful media experience when listening to music or when watching your home videos and DVDs Welcome 95 Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model e A Volume and mute Adjust the sound level up or down or mute the sound controls B Ambient Light The HP TouchSmart Ambient Light casts a glow from the computer base button select Ambient Light is turned off by default Turn the Ambient Light on or off by models only pressing the Ambient Light button C Memory card Use the built in memory card reader to easily access photos and other files reader directly from a memory card Supported formats include Extreme Digital xD Secure Digital SD Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS and Memory Stick Pro MS Pro memory cards Your memory card reader also supports adapters for the following memory cards Mini SD RS MMC Micro SD MS Duo and MS Pro Duo D Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players Headphones Connect headphones to the port to listen to music without disturbing anyone 6 User Guide Features may vary by model Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model C D E A Security lock slot B Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10 100 1G C USB 2 0 ports 3 D Digital audio port SPDIF Out E Audio Line Out F TV In TV tuner models only G Wireless keyboard
42. her factors Performance issues may arise and do not constitute defects in the product WARNING Norway and Sweden only Cable grounding notice for products with a TVB tuner Your TV tuner requires that you use a TV tuner isolator adapter purchased separately with your computer to connect a coaxial cable to the TV signal source Using the TV tuner adapter helps prevent personal injury and computer damage from surges on the coaxial line Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to the TV In A connector located on the back of the computer behind the computer stand Welcome 17 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 cable to the S Video In connector A located at the back of the computer behind the connector cover Connect the other end of the cable to your settop box You may need a composite video to S Video adapter sold separately to connect the set top box Video Out to the S Video In connector A 4 2 For S Video connect the left and right audio cables from your set top box to the left white and right red Audio Line In connectors B on the back of the computer Setting up for remote control use optional You must connect an IR emitter blaster cable to the computer and your set top box to use the remote control properly 18 User Guide Features may vary b
43. hotos only 4 Tap the Play Slideshow button in the lower menu As you watch the slideshow onscreen controls disappear Tap the screen to make them reappear 5 Adjust slideshow settings by tapping the Settings button and selecting your settings Examples of HP TouchSmart Photo settings include a feature that fades or moves the photo while transitioning to the next photo and timing between photos the default is 5 seconds 6 Enter a name for the slideshow in the text box 7 Tap Save Software Overview 33 HP HP 34 Hiding photos You can hide some of your photos so they do not show up 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 2 Right click the photo and click Properties 3 Click the General tab and Attributes click Hidden You can still see hidden folders in Windows if you want by following these steps 1 Click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel and then click Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Folder Options 4 Click the View tab 5 Under Advanced settings click Show hidden files and folders and then click OK Creating burning a CD or DVD of photos See Creating burning a CD or DVD of music or photos on page 37 TouchSmart Canvas The Canvas tile is a virtual interactive collage Open the Canvas tile and create collages of photographs Share collages with family make a poster or use
44. included in select models only Watching and recording TV programs To watch and record TV programs on your HP TouchSmart PC 1 Connect the TV signal source to the TV tuner on the computer See Connecting the TV signal source to the computer on page 17 2 Setup your computer for use with a set top box optional See Sound Options on page 20 3 Complete the Windows 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 shows For more information about setting up and using Windows Media Center go to www microsoft com or tap the Start button tap Windows Media Center tap Tasks and then tap learn more User Guide Features may vary by model Connecting the TV signal source to the computer Select models only WARNING Please read Additional Safety Information in the Limited Warranty and Support A 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 which is included with select models only You also may need to purchase some cables separately NOTE Availability of signals is limited by the strength and accessibility of the originating TV signal location and ot
45. install click Next and follow the onscreen instructions ue P N When you have finished reinstalling restart the computer NOTE Do not skip this last step You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers Creating data backup discs Use CD or DVD recording or burning software that is installed on your computer to create backup discs of important information including personal files e mail messages and Web site bookmarks You can also move data to an external hard disk drive When writing data to a backup disc use software that includes write verification functionality This feature compares the data on your hard disk drive with the data copied to the disc to ensure it is an exact copy Depending on your disc recording software you may need to manually enable this feature refer to the software documentation If you encounter recording issues try alternate media different types or brands Also use the Windows Explorer tool to view your files and verify content was copied over To open Windows Explorer rightclick the Start button and then click Explore Creating system recovery discs This is a one time procedure that you should perform while 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 det
46. ke adjustments to your screen 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 and more To change screen brightness using the keyboard m Press the Fn key on the keyboard and simultaneously press the F10 key to reduce screen brightness m Press the Fn key and simultaneously press the F11 key to increase brightness Welcome 23 To turn off the monitor from the keyboard m Press the Fn key and simultaneously press the F9 key to turn off the monitor if you are leaving for some time The computer continues to run this is a power saving feature m Press Fn F9 again to turn the monitor on again Installing a Security Lock A security lock sold separately enables you to secure your computer from theft and unwanted changes A security lock is a key lock device that has a wire cable attached You attach one end of the cable to 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 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen Before cleaning the touch screen you must disable it by turning off the computer If the computer is not turned off the touch screen is enabled and yo
47. lization AV tracks 21 Radio Music Picture Video 22 3 Music Windows Media Center only Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center 4 Radio Windows Media Center only Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center 7 5 Guide Windows Media Center only Opens the Television Program Guide 6 Recorded TV Windows Media Center ESCH U P WN oO Re Si Ka A S G D 3 N k Li A DVD menu only Opens the recorded TV window where 5 recorded TV programs are displayed o 0 back 7 Arrows Move the cursor to navigate 11 _ ee and select actions er 8 DVD menu Opens the Play DVD 2 Se window in Windows Media Center or opens the main menu of a DVD movie if available 9 Back Returns to the previous window 13 29 10 More Info Displays available V information about a selected media file and 15 30 displays other menus We 31 11 Start Opens Windows Media Center 17 32 main menu 33 12 Volume Increases or decreases volume 13 Mute Turns computer sound off The 4 on Jef 5 m Jo 6 meo word Mute displays onscreen when Mute is 18 14 Record Records a selected television S s i program and stores it on the hard disk drive 15 Play Plays the selected media 19 34 16 Rewind Moves the media backward at three speeds O 17 Skip Backward Moves media backward 7 seconds or to the beginning of a music track or a DVD chap
48. load it to your hard drive You might find the artwork of the original CD cover and choose that 2 Open your Music folder and find the album that does not have artwork 3 Drag and drop or cut and paste the art to the blank CD icon in your Music folder To find album art for music stored in the iTunes library 1 Navigate to the iTunes store and sign in 2 From the Advanced menu select Get Album Artwork and follow the directions Creating and editing playlists Create a playlist by simply dragging songs to the Playlist window 1 Open HP TouchSmart and select the Music tile 2 Select Album and then select an album that contains the songs you want to add 3 You can drag an entire album into the playlist on the right Or tap on the album to open it and then drag individual songs into the playlist 4 To quickly add several selections tap Add to List Green circles with a plus sign appear next to each song in song list view and next to each album in album tile view 5 Tap the plus sign next to a song to add it to the playlist Repeat until the playlist is complete 6 To rearrange songs in the playlist drag the song out of the list and drop it into a different position 7 To delete a song from the playlist touch and drag it to the Trash icon 8 Tap Save as Playlist 9 Name the playlist 10 Tap Save Your playlist opens You can close it delete it or edit it IMPORTANT Be sure you save your playlist if you want to ke
49. ment that contains excessive dust heat or humidity Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software HP To use software and navigate the Windows desktop you can use the touch screen keyboard mouse or remote control included with select models only Some tasks such as HP TouchSmart programs browsing the Internet or accessing your favorite programs are better suited to the touch screen Others are better suited to the keyboard When you use the Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV programs the remote control is the best choice NOTE Software that you purchase and install separately is accessible by the touch screen but some programs may be easier to use with a keyboard or mouse Tablet input panel onscreen keyboard Use the tablet input panel onscreen keyboard to enter text using touch It can also recognize your handwriting and convert it to typewritten text Access an input panel by tapping inside an input dialog and then tapping the keypad icon to open the handwriting touch and text input tool If you do not see the input panel or if you want to adjust your touch settings tap the Start button tap Control Panel tap Mobile PC and then tap Pen and Input Devices Select the setting to enable the Input Panel You can also tap the Start button tap All Programs tap Accessories and find the input panel NOTE Handwriting recognition is not available in all languages If your language is not available yo
50. menu User Guide Features may vary by model Making a video A O ON OO UW To access the webcam tap the Video tile to start At the bottom of the window tap the Webcam button A viewing box opens on the screen and displays what the webcam sees tilt the screen or move yourself to get a better view If you need time to set up tap the 3 Second Delay check box Tap it again if you want to turn off the feature Tap Record When the video is finished tap Stop Recording To review the video tap the Play video On the right side of the screen tap Keep or Discard to keep or discard the video If you tapped Keep tap Cancel to exit the webcam feature Find your new video The file name reflects the date and time of recording 10 You can rename the file either in Windows 7 or in HP TouchSmart Video The webcam resolution is VGA 640 x 480 Video playlists You can organize your videos by creating video playlists much as you might with music NOTE You must save your playlist if you want to keep it Name it first and then the Save button is enabled according to this procedure mh ON CON OO UW From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap the Video tile At the bottom of the screen tap Create Playlists Open a video folder that contains videos you want to add to the playlist Drag and drop each video you want into the Create Playlist pane or tap on the green plus sign at the top of each video to add it If you want to
51. nager program to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs Before you uninstall a program be sure you have a way to reinstall it Check that it is still available from where you initially installed it for example discs or the Internet Or check that the program is in the list of programs you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager To check the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager 1 Click the Start button All Programs Recovery Manager and then click Recovery Manager If prompted click Yes to allow the program to continue 2 Under need help immediately click Software Program Reinstallation 3 Click Next at the Welcome screen A list of programs opens Check whether your program is there User Guide Features may vary by model To uninstall a program 1 Close all software programs and folders 2 Uninstall the damaged program o Click the Start button and then click Control Panel b Under Programs click Uninstall a program Select the program you want to remove and then click Uninstall d Click Yes if you want to continue with the uninstall process To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager 1 Click the Start button click All Programs click Recovery Manager and then click Recovery Manager Click Software Program Reinstallation Click Next at the Welcome screen Choose the program you want to
52. nes port 6 using 22 headsets 22 how to videos vi HP Advisor 45 Index 59 HP TouchSmart cleaning the touch screen 25 finding information vi navigating 27 opening 27 start button 5 updating the computer software 44 using the software 27 what is it 27 Internet connection 14 IR emitter cable connecting to a set top box 19 cable connecting to computer 19 port 7 IR receiver remote control 5 iTunes 35 K Kensington security lock 7 24 keyboard and mouse about receiver LED 8 receiver location 7 troubleshooting 12 L LAN local area network 14 antenna features 5 connecting to the Internet 7 light ambient 13 local area network LAN 14 lock security 7 M memory card reader card types 6 features 6 LED 8 microphones adjusting volume 22 position 38 range 22 monitor cleaning 25 resolution 4 size mouse and keyboard about receiver location 7 troubleshooting 12 Movie Themes tile 41 mp3 players 22 Music Store 37 60 User Guide Features may vary by model Music tile 34 album art 35 deleting songs 36 file formats 34 moving files to library 35 playlists 36 N NetFlix tile 44 network wired 7 15 wireless 5 14 network connection 14 Notes tile 41 deleting a note 42 voice notes A O onscreen keyboard 29 optical drive LED 8 P Photo tile 32 hiding photos 34 slideshows 33 playlists creating 36 video 39 power adapter connector 7 power cord 9 power settings 14
53. now visible User Guide Features may vary by model Hiding tiles To temporarily hide a tile 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap the Personalize button 2 In the list of tiles tap a tile that is enabled 3 Tap Hide tile in HP TouchSmart in the Visibility field 4 Tap Done to save your changes and return to the HP TouchSmart homepage The tile you disabled is now hidden from view Deleting tiles 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap the Personalize button 2 Select Delete and then tap Yes 3 Tap Done Only the shortcut is deleted from the Tile View The program itself is not deleted Changing tile icons or color 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap the Personalize button 2 Choose a tile color or to change a tile icon tap the Change button and choose an icon 3 Tap Done HP TouchSmart Tutorials Top this tile to watch new HP TouchSmart tutorials Get the basics or browse through the menu to find a subject you want to learn more about HP TouchSmart Browser Not available in all countries regions HP TouchSmart Browser is a simple viewer for displaying live content in your HP TouchSmart homepage Its interface is different from the Internet Explorer interface and can be more useful Use it in a large tile to monitor your favorite Web sites as they change content throughout the day The HP TouchSmart Browser supports only standard HTML pages It does not support other display formats such as RSS feeds To
54. on the right 4 Select a tool to enter your text and graphics m Select the Pen icon to use your finger m Select the ABC icon to use your keyboard and then press the drop down arrow to select a font Select the Eraser tool to erase a handwritten message and start over 5 Enter your text by using the tool you selected You can use more than one tool to create each note For example you can type a message and then draw something on the same note 6 When you are finished tap Done Your note appears on the Notes bulletin board Voice notes Open HP TouchSmart and select the Notes tile Select the Microphone icon at the bottom of the screen cN Tap the Record button to record a short message Tap the Stop button to stop recording your message Tap the Play button to review your message Cou BON Tap Keep or Cancel Tap Done to save the voice note Software Overview 41 Deleting notes To delete a note 1 Open 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 3 Tap the Recycle Bin icon to open it tap to select the items you want to delete and then tap the Delete Selected button 4 Tap Done To restore a note you can do this only if you have not deleted the file from the Recycle Bin 1 Open the Recycle Bin 2 Select the note you want to restore by tapping it 3 Top the Restore Selected button HP TouchSmart Weather
55. ot endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Software Overview 37 38 Webcam and microphone A builtin webcam and microphone array are located at the top of your computer Use them to capture videos and have video 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 center of the computer To adjust the viewing angle of the webcam shot tilt the screen or use the webcam adjustment lever C just behind the webcam For optimal sound recording you should be within one half meter 2 feet from the HP TouchSmart computer Capturing webcam video and snapshots Use HP TouchSmart to record video and take snapshots Use the YouTube button to upload videos NOTE The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries regions YouTube requires an Internet connection and you must set up an account Outside HP TouchSmart software you can also use CyberLink YouCam software select models only to capture webcam video and snapshots CyberLink YouCam allows you to add special effects to your videos e mail videos to your friends and upload your videos to YouTube To use CyberLink YouCam Tap the Start button tap All Programs tap CyberLink YouCam tap CyberLink YouCam then tap Tutorials or tap the Help icon to access the Help
56. oth Use Bluetooth to connect to Bluetooth enabled devices The diagram select models only shows the internal location of Bluetooth not visible externally C Webcam Create videos and snapshots that you can view send by e mail and upload to video sharing sites Use the built in webcam and microphone array to have video chats with friends and family To adjust the viewing angle of the webcam shot tilt the screen or use the adjust lever immediately behind the 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 Features may vary by model D Microphone array Use the built in digital microphone array to record sound for your webcam videos and to use instant messenger or chat software to have video chats online The microphone is designed to provide a clean sound by filtering out ambient noise in your environment It is designed to record from a distance of up to one half meter 2 feet away from the computer E Built in wireless LAN Use the built in wireless LAN to connect to the Internet through your select models only existing wireless network The diagram shows the internal location of the wireless LAN top left and right not visible externally The wireless LAN supports IEEE 802 11 b g n F Power Sleep button Press the Power Sleep button to turn on your HP TouchSmart PC or to pu
57. oubleshooting and System Recovery 55 56 6 Ifyou are prompted to back up your files and you have not done so select Back up your files first recommended button and then tap Next Otherwise select Recover 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 computer back on Starting system recovery from user created recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as described in Creating recovery discs on page 54 NOTE System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase Therefore ensure you back up onto a removable disc any data you want to keep To perform a system recovery using recovery discs 1 If the computer is working create a backup DVD containing all the data files you want to save When you are done remove the backup disc from the drive tray CAUTION All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted You will lose data if it is not A backed up 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the keyboard and mouse Go Insert recovery disc 1 into the DVD drive tray and close the tray 4 Ifthe computer works click the Start button click the a
58. point where it records the computer settings at that time and date When a new program is installed the operating system automatically creates a restore point before it adds the new software You can also set restore points manually If you experience a problem that you think may be due to software on your computer use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point NOTE Always use this System Restore procedure before you use the system recovery program To start a System Restore 1 Close all open programs 2 Click the Start button right click Computer and then click Properties 3 Choose System protection System Restore and then click Next 4 Follow the onscreen instructions To manually add restore points Close all open programs Click the Start button rightclick Computer and then click Properties Click System protection Under Protection Settings select the disk for which you want to create a restore point Click Create 6 Follow the onscreen instructions LN P ON 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 reinstallation If an individual factory installed software program or hardware driver is damaged you can reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager program select models only NOTE Do not use the Recovery Ma
59. rrow button next to Shut Down and then click Shut Down Or If the computer is not responding press and hold the On button for approximately 5 seconds or until the computer turns off 5 Press the On button to turn on the computer If you are prompted to choose between running System Recovery from disc or from hard drive select Run program from disc and then click Next 6 Under need help immediately click Factory Reset 7 Ifyou are prompted to back up your files and you have not done so select Back up your files first recommended button and then click Next Otherwise select Recover without backing up your files button and then click Next 8 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc do so 9 When the Recovery Manager is finished remove all recovery discs from the system 10 Click Finish to restart the computer User Guide Features may vary by model Additional Troubleshooting For additional troubleshooting solutions refer to the following HP Support Assistant 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 7 provides troubleshooting tools that can automatically troubleshoot and fix common computer problems To access the Windows 7 Troubleshoo
60. s that you U 2 3 6 Purchase high speed Internet service from an Internet service provider ISP Purchase a broadband modem DSL or cable This may be provided by the ISP Purchase and install a wired router sold separately if one is required NOTE Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions Connect the DSL cable shown or coaxial cable not shown from the wall to the modem Connect the modem to the computer Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable If you want to connect multiple devices to the network connect a router or hub not shown to the modem with an Ethernet cable and then connect the computer to the router with an Ethernet cable If you have a wired network in your home with Ethernet connectors in the wall connect directly from your computer Ethernet port to the Ethernet wall connector with an Ethernet cable The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is located on the back of the computer behind the connector cover Add other computers or devices to your wired network a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you want to add to your network b For each wired computer connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the computer and then connect the other end of the cable to any available Ethernet connector on the router c Reconnect
61. select videos from multiple folders tap the return arrow and select another folder When you are done tap the text field toward the bottom of the playlist pane to enable it Type a playlist name Tap Save Transferring videos to the computer 2 Connect your camcorder to the computer by using a USB connector and follow the onscreen instructions to transfer videos to your hard drive Or Download videos from the Internet After you add your videos to the computer view them in HP TouchSmart Video HP TouchSmart Video can play videos stored anywhere on your hard drive Software Overview 39 40 Uploading videos to YouTube The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries regions You must create an account with YouTube before you can upload your videos to YouTube select models only You can set up an account with YouTube from HP TouchSmart Video Open HP TouchSmart and select the Video tile Select Dates or Folders Tap the video you want to upload to YouTube Tap Upload to YouTube U P QN Follow the onscreen instructions to create a YouTube account or you can enter your name and password if you have an existing YouTube account 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to name your video and complete the process of uploading your video to YouTube Videos uploaded to YouTube are limited to 10 minutes length Recording home movies You can use the CyberLink DVD Suite to record videos to disc Tap the Start but
62. t PC supports powered speaker systems only Powered speakers require a separate power supply m When the Audio Line In connector is being used the following are affected the output to the internal speakers the Audio Line Out connector and the headphones connector For example if you are playing sound through your internal speakers and then you connect an MP3 device through your Audio Line In connector you will hear both sounds m By default the internal speakers are on and the external speakers are off Connecting analog speakers For 2 0 powered speakers connect the speaker cable to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of the computer behind the connector cover For 2 1 powered speakers connect the Audio Line Out connector on the back of the computer behind the connector cover to the subwoofer and then connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer Turn on the computer and then the speaker system If necessary refer to the documentation that came with your speakers NOTE When an Audio Line Out connector such as headphones or external speakers is connected the internal speakers are muted Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver Connect 3 1 4 1 or 5 1 digital speakers or an audio receiver to the SPDIF Out orange connector on the back of the computer and then use the following procedure to enable the speakers or audio receiver If necessary refer to the instructions that came with your spe
63. t downloaded iTunes HP TouchSmart Music supports the following music file formats mp3 wma wav aac m4p and m4a NOTE You must install iTunes not included and create an account to enable HP TouchSmart to support m4p and m4a file formats User Guide Features may vary by model Moving music files into HP TouchSmart Music First put music files on your hard drive in your Music folder 1 Click the Start button and click Music 2 Navigate to the library where you want your music stored either the Music folder or the iTunes folder within the Music folder and open the library 3 Put music into the Music folder or the iTunes folder within the Music folder in several ways m Buy or download free music from the Internet Transfer music from CDs you own drag and drop or cut and paste Transfer music from an existing library on another computer by transferring with an external USB drive connecting the USB drive to the computer and then dragging and dropping the files into the Music folder Next choose from where HP TouchSmart Music will show music files 4 From the HP TouchSmart homepage tap Music 5 Tap Settings and then tap either Use HP TouchSmart Media library which is the Music folder on your hard drive or Use my iTunes library NOTE iTunes does not come preinstalled To use iTunes you have to have access to the Internet and download and set up an account with iTunes You can see all files from th
64. t it into Sleep mode To turn off your computer tap the Start button and then select Shut Down Or tap the arrow next to the Shut Down button to switch users log off lock restart or sleep G _Slotloading Watch your favorite DVD or Blu ray disc select models only or listen to CD DVD drive your CD collection Burn CDs DVDs and Blu ray discs select models located on back only side panel Read and write DVD RAM CD R RW DVD R RW and DVD R dual layer DL Read and play CD ROM DVD ROM CD Audio DVD R DL DVD Video Video CD and Blue ray disc with BD drive only HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law H CD DVD Eject button Press the Eject button to remove the CD DVD from the disc drive I USB ports Connect USB devices USB 2 0 such as printers external hard drive 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 software Or if the computer is already turned on press the button to open the HP TouchSmart software for quick access to your music photos videos or the Web The HP TouchSmart button cannot turn the computer off L Internal Speakers Use the built in hi
65. ter 18 O through ar Enters text and numbers into a search or text box Pressing a number button repeatedly toggles through the characters on that button Press Enter to select a character 19 Clear Deletes the last character entered 20 LED Activity indicator light The LED tells you that the remote control is emitting a signal when you press a button 48 User Guide Features may vary by model 21 A V source button For HP TouchSmart 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 Media Center only Displays the full screen view of live TV Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer and resumes playing live TV 25 OK Selects the desired action or window option and acts as the Enter key 26 Aspect Changes the aspect ratio of the display Zooms in on the picture three times and then returns to the full screen aspect ratio 27 Slide Show Windows Media Center only Plays a slide show of all the pictures on the hard disk drive 28 Ch and Ch Changes the TV channels or moves pages up and down depending on available options Moves to the next DVD chapter 29 Eject Ejects a CD or DVD 30 Pause Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs 31 Fast Forward Moves the media forward at three speeds
66. the lower right side of the computer Or Double tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the desktop O Navigating HP TouchSmart Use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to select and deselect items in HP TouchSmart The following table shows additional ways to access and navigate programs within HP TouchSmart Go to HP TouchSmart Tap the House icon to go to the homepage HP TouchSmart homepage Minimize or close Tap the Minimize LJ button or HP TouchSmart Close X button on the HP TouchSmart homepage Go back to a previous window t Personalize your Tap the Personalize button on the HP TouchSmart homepage HP TouchSmart homepage Control music Play Tap the music controls at the top right of Pause Skip or Back E E d the window Tap the Back Arrow button Software Overview 27 Go to the Windows Tap the Windows 7 icon in the desktop upper left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Microsoft Windows desktop Scroll browsing To quickly scroll left and right or up and down you can touch and drag your finger across the screen in the direction you want to scroll There must be enough items for scrolling to work Drag your finger across the tiles to browse through them and then tap a tile to open it Tile View browsing There must be enough items for scrolling to work Browse your photo music and video collections by using the Fan View From the HP TouchSmart media views
67. the mouse C for five seconds The blue activity LED on the wireless receiver illuminates when the synchronization command has been received and turns off when synchronization is complete If this does not work remove and then re insert the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver from the back of the computer and then synchronize the keyboard and mouse again USB Keyboard and Mouse Select models only Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on your computer 12 User Guide Features may vary by model Ambient Light Select models only The HP TouchSmart Ambient Light casts a cool white glow from the base of the computer By default the Ambient Light is turned off when you turn on the computer Press the Ambient Light button on the left side of the computer to turn the Ambient Light on Adding Hardware and Software HP TouchSmart PCs may not be compatible with all of the software you install or all of the hardware you add Make sure your hardware and software are compatible with the operating system Determining whether your system is 64 bit or 32 bit Tap the Start button and then tap Help and Support Tap Troubleshooting Tools and then tap System Information Tap Touch here to open System Information A Q N After the System Information displays view Operating System Name It will appear as either 64 bit or 32 bit Optical Disc Drive Use your CD DVD drive to play and record CDs and DVDs and Blu ray
68. time you automatically connect to the previous Bluetooth headset selected You can also do a quick search for other Bluetooth devices First choose a category such as Desserts Meals Seafood or Starters You can add other categories and choose an icon to attach to that category and then you can edit it later Choose the dish you want to make Tap the information guide to enable voice commands The information guide recites all ingredients and then the procedures You 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 You can ask the guide to Repeat and the guide repeats from the last line You can also choose to have the guide read the entire recipe You can also add recipes manually or copy and paste them Or browse for a recipe on the Internet from a selected list of online recipes If you are the kind of cook who edits your recipes you can also edit recipes and then save them for your archives TouchSmart Twitter Not available in all countries regions Twitter requires an Internet connection and a Twitter account Join the twittering crowd with the HP touch friendly version of Twitter Send short text messages to your friends and followers Find out what they re talking about In the
69. ting Tools 1 Tap the Start button and then tap Control Panel 2 Tap System and Security 3 Under Action Center tap Find and fix problems Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 57 58 User Guide Features may vary by model Numerics 32 bit system 13 64 bit system 13 A AC adapter 9 adapter composite video to S Video 18 album art 35 Ambient Light feature 6 13 audio Line In connector 6 Line Out connector 7 troubleshooting 20 Windows Media Center 22 backup 53 backup discs creating 53 Bluetooth antenna features 4 using 16 Browser tile 3 button computer power sleep 5 DVD control 5 HP TouchSmart 5 C cable management 9 Calendar tile 41 camera distance from 38 position 38 Canvas tile 34 carpal tunnel syndrome 25 CD burning 37 using the CD DVD drive 13 cleaning the monitor 25 cleaning touch screen 25 Clock tile 42 coaxial cable 14 composite video adapter 18 Index computer connecting the IR emitter 19 light 13 recycling old hardware 26 stand adjusting the angle 10 conference calls 40 connecting Internet 14 powered speakers 20 speakers 2 to network 14 TV 17 TV signal 17 CyberLink 45 LabelPrint 45 Power2Go 45 PowerDirector 45 YouCam 45 D deleting tiles 3 1 digital audio connector 7 drivers reinstalling 52 updating 5 DSL 15 connection 14 DVD Play 44 E ergonomic safety 25 IF Favorites adding 27 H hard disk drive LED 8 hardware upgrades 13 headpho
70. ton All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite select the Video icon to start the recording program tap the Help menu and then tap Help Video chats and conference calls To set up a video chat you must have a connection to the Internet an ISP and software that enables you to make video calls over the Internet As with chat or instant messenger software you can use this kind of software to chat with one or more people at a time The software may require a separate subscription and may not be included with HP TouchSmart Before you 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 have the same video calling software 2 Open your video phone calling program for example Windows Live Messenger 3 Find the Audio and Video setup which is usually in the Tools menu in Windows Live Messenger tind the Tools menu by clicking Show menu The Show menu button is in the upper right corner of the window and is a small down arrow icon 4 Click Next when prompted and if you do not have external speakers choose SoundMAX Integrated speakers 5 Set your volume and click Next 6 Select your microphone if you do not have an external microphone choose SoundMAX Integrated microphone and click Next
71. u can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text TouchSmart Tiles When you open HP TouchSmart software you see a row of large tiles and a row of small tiles below that Tiles are shortcuts to software programs features in HP TouchSmart or links to Web sites Use the large tile area for programs you use often and use the small tiles for the rest of your program shortcuts Move these tiles around with your finger by dragging a tile up and out of a row and dropping it to a new location The tile appears as a transparent image as it moves You can move the large tiles down to the small tile area or the small tiles up to the large tile area Software Overview 29 30 Except for the Music tile applications close as they are dragged to the lower tile row You can play and control music at any time by using the music icons that appear at the top right of the screen Creating new tiles L 2 3 4 9 6 7 8 Open the HP TouchSmart homepage by clicking the HP TouchSmart icon Tap the Personalize button Select Create a new tile Select HP TouchSmart Program tap Windows Program or Websites and then tap Next Select Choose from a list to show a list of all software programs in your Programs folder Select the software to add and then tap OK In the Tile Name box enter a name for the tile Usually the program name automatically appears Place a check mark in the Icon check box to display the program icon in the tile and then tap OK
72. u could lose data while cleaning it For optimal touch performance the HP TouchSmart PC screen requires periodic cleaning to remove any particles on the sides and surface of the screen The touch screen has a glass surface that can be cleaned by using the cleaning cloth 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 touch screen To achieve the best touch sensitivity keep the screen clean from foreign objects Avoid excessive dust accumulation on all sides and edges of the screen To clean the touch screen 1 Turn off the computer Tap the Start button and then tap Shut Down 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall 3 Spray a small amount of a mild glass cleaner onto the cleaning cloth 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 touch screen 4 Wipe the surface and each side of the touch screen to remove any dirt fingerprints or other debris that could hinder the touch recognition of the screen CAUTION Do not spray or place the cleaner directly on the screen spray the cleaner into the A cloth and then wipe the sides and surface of the touch screen Do not use an abrasive cleaner or cloth when cleaning the sides or the surface of the screen because this could cause damage to the touch screen Using the HP TouchSmart with Safety and Com
73. u tap the arrow button on the feed window it opens in Internet Explorer outside of HP TouchSmart When you close the feed the HP TouchSmart RSS feed window opens Keep in mind that RSS feeds take up resources If you are performing a task and you find you are getting a slower response from the computer you might try turning off the RSS feeds HP TouchSmart Photo 32 View and edit your photos create slideshows and print photos with HP TouchSmart Photo If you have an Internet connection and a Snapfish account you can upload your photos to share with others The Upload button in TouchSmart Photo links to the Snapfish Web site Snapfish is not available in some countries regions Use two fingers to resize a photo Touch two fingers at the same time on the photo and move the fingers apart to make a tile larger Move the two fingers together to make a tile or photo smaller To rotate a photo enlarge it by placing your thumb and forefinger at the center of the photo and use a spreading motion Tap the rotate arrow at the bottom of the photo You can also use the Rotate button on 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 User Guide Features may vary by model Photo library You can view any photos you have on your har
74. ur upper back muscles and neck try increasing the height of the monitor by increasing the work surface height Welcome 25 The following graphic shows correct body and monitor positioning The following graphic shows incorrect usage Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware Disposing of electronic waste responsibly has been an HP priority for more than 20 years If this computer 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 Software Overview What Is HP TouchSmart Software The HP TouchSmart software suite comes preinstalled on your new computer HP TouchSmart is designed 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 www hp com supportvideos English only just a few minutes 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
75. y disc Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in the section Starting system recovery from user created recovery discs on page 56 Under need help immediately tap System Recovery If you are prompted to back up your files and you have not done so select Back up your files first recommended button and then tap Next Otherwise select Recover without backing up your files button and then tap Next System recovery begins After system recovery is complete tap Finish to restart the computer Complete the registration process and wait until you see the desktop 10 Turn off the computer reconnect all peripheral devices and turn the computer back on System recovery at system startup If Windows 7 is not responding but the computer is working use these steps to perform a system recovery NOTE System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase Therefore ensure you back up to a removable disc any data you want to keep mh ON Turn off the computer If necessary press and hold the On button until the computer turns off Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the keyboard and mouse Press the On button to turn on the computer As soon as you see the initial company logo screen appear repeatedly press the F11 key on your keyboard until the Windows is Loading Files message appears on the screen Under need help immediately tap System Recovery Software Tr
76. y model The IR emitter cable is a remote control sensing device that connects to the computer and covers the remote sensor on a set top box When you are selecting TV channels in Windows Media Center it enables the remote control to work with your set top box 1 Connect the IR emitter cable A to the IR Out connector D on the back of the computer 2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on the end of the cable B and then press the end of the cable over the remote IR sensor receiver window on the set top box To locate the remote infrared sensor window shine a flashlight through the plastic on the front of the set top box 3 When you use the remote control point it at the 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 information about setting up and using Windows Media Center go to www microsoft com or tap the Start button tap Windows Media Center tap Tasks and then tap learn more Welcome 19 Sound Options 20 Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following speaker options Built in analog stereo speakers m Analog 2 0 or 2 1 powered speakers Digital 3 1 4 1 or 5 1 powered speakers m Audio receiver m Headphones NOTES m The HP TouchSmar

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