Getting Started

Table of Contents iii

Table of Contents

Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information ........................................................................................... vi

Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC ........................................................................1

HP TouchSmart PC Features............................................................................................................1

Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC ..............................................................................2

Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC ..............................................................................................4

Removing the Connector Cover..................................................................................................5

Back of the HP TouchSmart PC...................................................................................................5

Activity LED indicator lights........................................................................................................7

Connecting the power source .........................................................................................................8

Cable Management.......................................................................................................................8

Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand.........................................................................................10

Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse .........................................................................................10

Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse ..........................................................................11

Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off ....................................................................................12

Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC ............................................................................................12

Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC ............................................................................................12

Changing Power Settings ........................................................................................................13

Connecting to the Internet.............................................................................................................13

Setting up a wireless home network..........................................................................................14

Setting up a wired home network .............................................................................................15

Using Bluetooth Devices ........................................................................................................

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Adjusting Screen Brightness..........................................................................................................16

Adjusting the Ambient Light ..........................................................................................................17

Adding Hardware and Software ...................................................................................................17

Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware ...........................................................................17

Updating your HP TouchSmart software ....................................................................................17

Using the Optical Disk Drive.........................................................................................................18

Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC ...............................18

Connecting the TV signal source to the computer........................................................................19

Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box ...................................................................20

Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard ................................................................21

Using the remote control with Windows Media Center................................................................21