Getting Started

iv Getting Started (Features may vary by model)

Sound Options............................................................................................................................22

Connecting analog speakers ...................................................................................................22

Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver ...................................................23

Speaker volume .....................................................................................................................24

Configuring sound for Windows Media Center..........................................................................25

Using headphones..................................................................................................................25

Using the microphone array ....................................................................................................25

Using a headset .....................................................................................................................25

Connecting MP3 players .........................................................................................................25

Connecting a Printer....................................................................................................................26

Installing a Security Lock ..............................................................................................................26

Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen.........................................................................................27

Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort..................................................................................28

Preparing the Computer for Shipping.............................................................................................28

Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware .......................................................................................29

HP TouchSmart Software Overview ............................................................................31

What Is HP TouchSmart Software? ................................................................................................31

Opening HP TouchSmart Software ................................................................................................31

Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically..........................................................................................31

Navigating HP TouchSmart ..........................................................................................................32

Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non-HP TouchSmart Software ..................................34

Tablet Input Panel (Onscreen Keyboard) ........................................................................................34

HP TouchSmart Tiles ....................................................................................................................35

HP TouchSmart Browser ...............................................................................................................35

HP TouchSmart Photo...................................................................................................................36

HP TouchSmart Music ..................................................................................................................36

HP TouchSmart Video ..................................................................................................................36

Webcam and Microphone ......................................................................................................36

Capturing webcam video and snapshots...................................................................................37

HP TouchSmart Calendar .............................................................................................................37

Synchronizing Your HP TouchSmart Calendar with Windows Vista Mail Calendar .........................37

HP TouchSmart Notes ..................................................................................................................38

HP TouchSmart Weather ..............................................................................................................38

HP TouchSmart Clock ..................................................................................................................38

Software Quick Reference Table ...................................................................................................39