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Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information ........................................................................................... vi Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC ........................................................................1 Features of the HP TouchSmart PC ...................................................................................................1 Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC .......................................................................
Sound Options............................................................................................................................22 Connecting analog speakers ...................................................................................................22 Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver ...................................................23 Adjusting speaker volume.......................................................................................................
HP TouchSmart Video ..................................................................................................................44 Adding your videos to the computer .........................................................................................44 Watching your videos.............................................................................................................44 Creating videos with the webcam.....................................................................................
Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Where to find Set up your HP TouchSmart PC. Setup poster Find features of the computer hardware. HP TouchSmart PC Getting Started guide (this guide) Connect to the Internet. Learn about HP TouchSmart and other software. Connect a television signal. Upgrade or replace components of your computer. Watch and record TV programs on the computer. Use the Windows Media Center remote control (select models only).
Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Features of the HP TouchSmart PC The HP TouchSmart PC is a fun and engaging touch-enabled high performance computer built into a high-definition* 22" diagonal widescreen display. The slim and stylish computer offers an engaging touch experience, along with exciting built-in features like webcam, CD/DVD player and burner, ambient lighting, USB ports, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), media card reader, and high quality speakers.
Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model D C D E E B F A G O H I J K L N A M Item Description LCD display optimized for Touch The HP TouchSmart PC integrates a state-of-the-art 22-in (56-cm) diagonal widescreen high-definition display with HP BrightView technology.* The HP BrightView technology improves the contrast and clarity of your display, so that colors are brighter and images come to life.
Item D Microphone array E Built-in wireless LAN Description (continued) 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 filter out ambient noise in your environment, to provide a cleaner sound. It is designed to record from a distance of up to 2 feet (one-half meter) away from the computer.
Item Description (continued) N Wireless keyboard and mouse Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. O Internal Speakers Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for a powerful media experience when listening to music, or when watching your home videos and DVDs.
Removing the Connector Cover To remove the connector cover on the back of the computer, insert your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pull gently. Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the computer, and then pressing it until it snaps into place. Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model A B C D E F G H I J K L M Connector Function A USB 2.0 Connect USB devices (USB 2.
Connector Function (continued) C Digital Audio port (SPDIF Out) Connect to your home theater system or your surround sound digital speakers. Supports 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. D Audio line out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers. E TV In (select models only) Connect your TV signal source to watch, record, and pause live TV. This is an F-type coaxial (ATSC/NTSC) TV input signal connector.
Activity LED indicator lights A B C H D E F G The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from a software application. Setting of the event reminder is available in select software applications only. B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. C Power Indicates the power state; blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode.
Connecting the power source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick), and the power adapter cord into the back of the computer. Route the power cord through the notch in the computer stand, and then plug the power cord into an AC power source through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature that is located behind the back connector cover.
2 Route your cables through the cable routing clip (A), and out of the back of the computer. A 3 Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the computer, and then pressing it until it snaps into place. Then, route the cables through the notch (B) in the computer stand.
Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand The HP TouchSmart PC is shipped with the computer stand collapsed against the back of the computer. To assure that the computer is in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until it snaps into place. Then, if you want to change the angle of HP TouchSmart PC, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it back to an angle of between 10 and 40 degrees from the vertical. 10° min.
Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are pre-synchronized for your convenience, to work with your HP TouchSmart PC. They should work immediately after pulling the battery tabs, which activate the pre-installed batteries, and turning the mouse switch on (B). You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not functioning.
Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC After you finish setting up your HP TouchSmart PC, press the Power/Sleep button (A) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it on. Complete the initial setup by following the onscreen instructions. Please be patient while the setup process completes, it may take several minutes. A B You can also turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode by pressing the Power/Sleep button on the keyboard or the remote control.
Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC Tap the Windows Vista start button and then select Shut Down. , tap the Arrow button next to the Lock icon, Changing power settings You can choose basic power settings that can 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 specified period of inactivity. What used to be called Standby is now called Sleep in Microsoft Windows Vista.
Setting up a wireless home network 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.
Setting up a wired home network First-time wired 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 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.
6 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 power to the modem, and wait until the modem has completed its startup cycle.
Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a Windows Vista 64-bit system, and 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.* Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on removing and replacing the memory and the hard disk drive for your HP TouchSmart PC, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide that came with your computer.
Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC Select models only You can watch and record your favorite TV programs by using Windows Media Center. All of the menus in Windows Media Center are accessible through touch, as well as your remote control, keyboard, and mouse. TV tuners and remote controls are included in select models only. To watch and record TV programs on your HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Connect the TV signal source to the TV tuner on the computer.
To connect the TV signal source to your HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to the TV In (NTSC/ATSC) (A) connector located on the back of the computer behind the connector cover. Or Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video In connector (B), located on the back of the computer behind the connector cover. Connect the other end of the cable to your set-top box.
Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box Select models only If your TV signal requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box, you must connect the IR emitter cable to the computer and your set-top box to use the remote control properly. TV tuners and remote controls are included in select models only. 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.
Using the remote control with Windows Media Center Select models only You can use the remote control within Windows Media Center to watch and record TV programs, and to perform many other activities. TV tuners and remote controls are included in select models only. Press the arrow buttons to select a shortcut, and then press the OK button to activate the selected shortcut.
Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following speaker options: Built-in analog stereo speakers Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Powered speakers require a separate power supply. When the Audio line in connector is being used, the output to the internal speakers, the Audio line out connector, and the headphones connector are affected.
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 line out (orange) connector on the back of the computer behind the connector cover, and then use the following procedure to enable the speakers or audio receiver. If necessary, refer to the instructions that came with your speakers or audio receiver. NOTE: When SPDIF is connected, you can switch to the internal speakers without unplugging the SPDIF line out.
Adjusting speaker volume Your HP TouchSmart PC has several ways to adjust the speaker volume. You can use the volume controls on the side of the computer or the Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar; or, if you are using digital speakers, you can also adjust the volume by using SoundMAX. 1 Use the Volume buttons on the right side of the computer. 2 Use the Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar: a Press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Volume icon, and then select Open Volume Mixer.
Configuring sound for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, use the following procedure to configure audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Tap the Windows Vista start button . 2 Tap Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to the Tasks menu, tap settings, General, and then tap Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Tap Set Up Your Speakers, and then tap Next. 5 Select the type of cable that connects your speakers or audio receiver to your computer, and then tap Next.
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 this slot on the computer. Secure the security lock with the key. When moving the computer or opening the memory cover, you must remove the security lock from the computer.
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 you 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.
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Before you begin using the computer, arrange the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity.
Using the HP TouchSmart Software What is HP TouchSmart software? The HP TouchSmart software suite brings digital life to your fingertips, and makes it fun to access your photos, videos, music, and other software programs. You can personalize HP TouchSmart for quick access to your favorite programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, you can quickly view your photos, watch videos, play music, or search the Internet, with just a few touches.
Navigating in HP TouchSmart You can use touch, a stylus (purchased separately), or the wireless keyboard and mouse to select and deselect items in HP TouchSmart. When you are in the HP TouchSmart software, you have additional ways to access and navigate programs. Action Description Go to HP TouchSmart homepage Tap the House icon to go back to the HP TouchSmart homepage. Close HP TouchSmart Tap the Close button on the HP TouchSmart homepage. Go back to a previous window Tap the Back Arrow button.
Action Description (continued) Resize tiles in the top row of the HP TouchSmart homepage. Press and drag the sides of the tile with two fingers. Move an HP TouchSmart tile to a new location Press and drag a tile up or down, or left or right, to move it to a new location on the HP TouchSmart window. Drag and drop songs to create a playlist. Press and then drag an item slightly up or down at a right angle to move it to the playlist area. When the item is selected, a disc icon appears.
Using the onscreen keyboard The onscreen keyboard or Windows Touch Input Panel enables you to enter text by using touch. It can also recognize your handwriting and convert it to plain type-written text. You can access a Touch Input Panel by tapping inside an input dialog, and then tapping the keypad icon to open the handwriting, touch, and text input tool.
Personalizing your HP TouchSmart Software Moving tiles around When you open the HP TouchSmart software, you will see large and small tiles, which are shortcuts to various programs in HP TouchSmart and links to various Web sites. Use the upper, large tile area for programs you use often, and use the lower, small tile area to store the rest of your program shortcuts. You can easily move these tiles around by pressing a tile and dragging it to a new location in the window.
Adding a Web site link to HP TouchSmart 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Personalize button. 2 Select Add a tile. 3 Select Web site, and then tap Next. 4 Type in the entire URL for the Web site of your choice, starting with www or the equivalent (for example, www.hp.com/go/touchsmart). Or select Choose from a list to select a Web site from the 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.
Editing or deleting an added tile 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Personalize button. 2 Select the Pencil icon next to the shortcut you want to change. 3 Enter your changes: In the Enter Target Location box, enter the URL or path, and then enter the tile name of the program or Web site by using the touch keyboard or your physical keyboard. Select to use the program icon or browse to select another icon. Or Select Delete the tile, and then tap Yes. 4 Tap OK.
Adding photos to your photo library When you connect an external device such as a digital camera, Microsoft Windows Vista detects your external device and displays a message asking if you want to view, copy, or transfer your images to the computer. You have several ways to add photos to your photo library on the computer. You can: Use the memory card reader on the side of the computer to easily transfer photos from your digital camera to the computer.
Uploading your photos to Snapfish NOTE: The Snapfish Web site is not available in some countries/regions. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Photo tile. 2 Tap the Upload Photos button at the bottom of the window. 3 Tap the green circle with the + (plus sign) next to the photo you want to upload. The photo moves to the list on the right side of the window. Repeat this step until all the photos you want to upload are selected.
Editing your photos You can make changes to your photos in HP TouchSmart Photo. Some of the editing features include removing red-eye, cropping, auto-correcting, and rotating images. When you edit a photo, you always have the option to revert to the original image at a later time. To crop a photo: 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Photo tile. 2 Tap anywhere on a photo to open it. When you open a photo, the photo editing window opens. 3 Select an editing option, such as Crop.
To adjust red-eye, or to rotate or auto-correct a photo: 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Photo tile. 2 Tap anywhere on a photo to select it. When you select a photo, the photo editing window opens. 3 Select an editing option: Auto-Enhance: This option auto-corrects for contrast and brightness. Fix Red-Eye: Designed to fix certain types of red-eye. Rotate: This option rotates a photo 90 degrees to the right. Tap it again to rotate the photo another 90 degrees.
Selecting a music library You can use Windows Media Player or iTunes (downloaded separately) to add your songs to your music library. HP TouchSmart can play music from only one music library at a time. The default setting is Windows Media Player. If you want to use your iTunes library, open the TouchSmart Music window, tap Settings, select Use HP TouchSmart Media library or Use my iTunes library, and then select Save.
Media controls Media controls are located in the upper right of the HP TouchSmart software window. These are always there and control music only. When a song is playing, the track name is displayed in the media controls window. To use the Media controls: Button What it does Tap the Play/Pause icon to start/stop playing the current song track. Tap the Next icon to go to the next music track. Tap the Previous icon to go back to the previous track.
Creating a playlist of your favorite songs You can create a playlist by simply dragging your songs to the Playlist window. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile. 2 Select Album, and then select an album to add songs to your playlist. 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.
Deleting songs from your music library To delete a song from your music library, you must open the program where you added your music, such as Windows Media Player or iTunes, and delete it there. Creating music CDs 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 are found in the All Programs menu.
HP TouchSmart Video With HP TouchSmart Video, you can capture your videos with the built-in webcam, play them back, and then upload them to YouTube with the touch of a finger. NOTE: The YouTube Web site is not available in some countries/regions. Your videos can be displayed by date or by folder, or you can view all your videos at once. Just scroll up or down to find the video you want.
To adjust volume for videos in HP TouchSmart Video, use the volume controls in the Video window. Additionally, make sure to adjust the volume controls on the right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, or on the keyboard. To view both volume controls in one place, press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar.
4 Tap Upload to YouTube. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a YouTube account, or you can enter your name and password of an existing YouTube account. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish uploading your video to YouTube. Capturing, editing, and recording videos To create a DVD of your videos, you can use a DVD recording program, such as muvee autoProducer or CyberLink, that is found in the All Programs menu.
Playing your DVDs 1 Insert your DVD into the DVD drive by pushing the disc directly into the slot drive, with the label facing the front of the computer. Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Pa ckard Development Company, LP 2 From the AutoPlay window, select a program to play your DVD, such as DVD Play or Windows Media Player. 3 Use the media controls in the DVD playing program to play your DVD.
Capturing webcam video and snapshots You can use HP TouchSmart to take snapshots and record video. See “Creating videos with the webcam” on page 45 and “Capturing, editing, and recording videos” on page 46. You can also use CyberLink YouCam to capture webcam video and snapshots, add fun effects to your videos, e-mail videos to your friends, and upload your videos to YouTube.
HP TouchSmart Calendar HP TouchSmart Calendar is a shared calendar where you can manage your family’s schedule. You can also view scheduled events for today and tomorrow. Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder Events are displayed on the HP TouchSmart homepage if the calendar icon is located in the upper row. The HP TouchSmart homepage displays up to four appointments. It updates periodically by removing past events and listing upcoming appointments for that day.
Viewing calendar events You can pre-view events for today and tomorrow (first two events per day). You can view your schedule by day, week, or month. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Calendar tile. 2 Select Year, Month, Week, or Day. 3 Lightly press and drag your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll through the dates you want to view. 4 Tap the House icon to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage.
Creating a handwritten or typed note Written notes can be typed, handwritten by touch, or drawn with a stylus (purchased separately). 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 on the right. 4 Select a tool to enter your text and graphics: Select the Pen icon to use your finger or a stylus.
Creating a voice note 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. 2 Select the Microphone icon at the bottom of the screen. 3 Tap the Record button to record a short message. 4 Tap the Stop button to stop recording your message. 5 Tap the Play button to review your message. 6 Tap Keep or Cancel. Tap Done to save the voice note. 7 Use the Note tools to add a message to the bottom of your voice note, and then click Done to save it to your Note bulletin board.
HP TouchSmart Weather Select models only HP TouchSmart has a link to a two-day weather forecast. NOTE: The Weather feature is not available in all countries/regions. Displaying the temperature and forecast for a city 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and 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. Your city appears in the Select Your City box.
HP TouchSmart Clock From the HP TouchSmart homepage, you can view all three clocks in the large Clock tile, or you can view the main clock in the smaller Clock tile. Displaying the time for up to three places 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Clock tile. 2 Tap the Clock area in the center of the window to edit the time. 3 Tap in the Name box, and type in a city name. 4 Press the drop-down arrow to select your time zone in the list. Select 12 hour or 24 hour. When you are finished, tap Save.
HP TouchSmart RSS Reader HP TouchSmart includes an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feeds Reader that enables you to subscribe to RSS feeds from Web sites you choose. RSS feeds contain frequently updated content that is published by a news or blog Web site. Some RSS feeds distribute other types of digital content, including pictures, audio files, videos, or updates that you can view later.
HP TouchSmart Browser The current version of HP TouchSmart Browser is a simple viewer that is intended to display live content in your HP TouchSmart homepage. Use it in a large tile to monitor your favorite Web sites as they change content throughout the day. See “Adding a Web site link to HP TouchSmart” on page 34 for instructions on adding a tile. Navigation controls in the HP TouchSmart Browser: Button What it does The Back arrow button displays the previous page or window.
Here are tips for using the HP TouchSmart Browser: Selecting: Drag one finger over an area to select it. Scrolling: Placing two fingers on the screen at the same time (usually two fingers on one hand), will allow you to scroll up and down on a page. To scroll up, press two fingers on the bottom of the Web site window and drag them up (this is opposite from Windows scroll bar behavior).
Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software With the HP TouchSmart PC, you always have the flexibility to use various ways to navigate the desktop, search the Web, and work with various programs on your computer. You can use the touch screen, keyboard, mouse, stylus (purchased separately), or remote control (included with select models only).
Software Quick Reference Table Some of the software listed in the following table is included with select models only. The following table is not a complete list of all the software included with your computer. To open any of these programs, tap the Windows Vista start button , tap All Programs, select the program folder (for example, DVD Play), and then tap the program name to open the software.
With this program: You can: (continued) CyberLink LabelPrint 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.
Index A Ambient Light adjusting 16 button 4 Audio line in connector 4 Audio line out connector 6 Auto-Start 35 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 16 button Ambient Light 4 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 3 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 8 cable router clip 6 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 49 camera using the webcam 47 carpal tunnel syndrome 28 CD creating music CD 43 playing 40 using the CD/DVD drive 17 cleaning touch screen 27 computer connecting the IR emitter 20 recyc
HP TouchSmart Calendar deleting an event 50 scheduling an event 49 synchronizing with Microsoft Windows Vista calendar 50 using 49 viewing events 50 HP TouchSmart Clock, setting 54 HP TouchSmart Music creating a playlist 42 using 39 HP TouchSmart Notes using 50 HP TouchSmart Photo using 35 HP TouchSmart RSS Reader setting up RSS feeds 55 using 55 HP TouchSmart Video supported file formats 44 using 44 HP TouchSmart Weather, viewing 53 N network wired 5 wireless 3 note creating a handwritten or typed note 51
S Safety & Comfort Guide 28 safety warnings 28 security lock slot 6 set-top box connecting to computer 20 remote emitter cable for 20 using with HP TouchSmart PC 20 slideshow, viewing 36 software updating 17 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 59 CyberLink LabelPrint 60 CyberLink Power2Go 59 CyberLink PowerDirector 60 CyberLink YouCam 59 DVD Play 59 HP Total Care Advisor 60 HP TouchSmart 29 muvee autoProducer 59 Windows Movie Maker 60 speakers 4 adjusting volume 24 features 4 Stereo Audio In connector 6 S
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