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Table of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information ........................................................................................... vi Welcome .................................................................................................................... 1 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Cables and accessories ...................................................................
Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware ...................................................................................... 29 Software Overview .................................................................................................. 31 What Is HP TouchSmart Software? ............................................................................................... 31 Navigating HP TouchSmart .........................................................................................................
HP TouchSmart Netflix ............................................................................................................... 47 Live TV ..................................................................................................................................... 47 HP TouchSmartLink .................................................................................................................... 47 Updating Software ..........................................................................
Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Where to find Set up your HP TouchSmart PC. Setup poster How-to videos about using HP TouchSmart features. 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) Hardware features. User Guide (this guide) Connect to the Internet. HP TouchSmart and other software. Connect a television signal. Recover factory settings.
Welcome Features The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition1 58.4-cm (23-in) diagonal widescreen display.2 The slim computer offers features such as an adjustable webcam, a CD/DVD and Blu-ray player and burner, Bluetooth capability, USB ports, a media card reader, a BrightView display, Wireless 802.11n networking, and high-quality speakers. The interactive screen makes wall mounting a good choice for the HP TouchSmart 9100.
Cables and accessories What’s in the box Power cable (two pieces) Use to connect computer to power source. Keyboard and mouse Use to interact with the system. Wireless keyboard and mouse, and receiver (select models only) Use to interact with the system. Cleaning cloth Use to clean the touch screen. Setup poster and documentation Use to set up your computer and navigate its features.
Computers with wall-mounting option VESA plate adapter assembly Mounted on the back of the computer, this system adapts your computer for separate wallmounting hardware (not included). Cables and adapters not included, but may be required Ethernet (LAN) cable For a wired network. Coaxial cable For an Internet connection with a cable modem, or to connect the TV signal source to the computer. Connector type may vary. S-Video cable For connecting the TV signal source to the computer from a set-top box.
Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 1 Item Description LCD display optimized for touch State-of-the-art 58.4-cm (23-in) diagonal widescreen high-definition display with HP BrightView technology.* HP BrightView technology improves the contrast and clarity of your display. In addition, it boasts a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a fast response time of 5 ms.** * High definition (HD) content is required to view HD images.
Item Description (continued) 4 Microphone array Use the built-in digital microphones 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 cleaner 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 Item Description (continued) B-CAS card slot (select models only) Insert your B-CAS card (provided by HP), to decrypt high-definition television signals. Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 6 Connector Function 1 USB 2.0 Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as a mouse, keyboard, printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 2 Audio Line In Connect MP3 players or other audio players.
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 (A), and pull straight out (B). 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 9100 Business PC Features and configurations vary by model 8 Connector Function 1 DVI Video Out Provides digital video output for use with a second monitor or projector. 2 IEEE 1394 port Provides connectivity to data storage devices and DV (digital video) cameras. 3 USB 2.0 ports (3) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as a mouse, keyboard, printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players.
Connector Function (continued) 8 S-Video In (TV tuner models only) Capture analog video from a video camera, or connect to a set-top box for TV input. 9 Stereo Audio In (TV tuner models only) Connect audio for A/V input from a set-top box, digital video camera, or other video device. - IR emitter (blaster) (select models only) Adhere to your TV set-top box IR receiver area to receive the remote control signal while watching and recording TV programs.
Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC: LED What it Does 1 Webcam Indicates webcam activity. 2 Power Indicates the power state: blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. 3 Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. 4 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.
Connecting the Power Source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (external power supply), and the AC 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 9100 Business PC includes a cable-management feature located behind the back connector cover.
2 Route your cables through the cable routing clip (C), and out from the back of the computer. C 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 open area between the plastic plate and the bottom of the stand (D).
Computer Stand The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business 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 the HP TouchSmart 9100, hold each side of the computer, and tilt it (the monitor moves forward; the stand stays in place) to an angle of between 5 degrees and 40 degrees from the vertical. 5° min.
Keyboard and Mouse Your keyboard and mouse can be connected to any USB connector on the lower left side or back side of HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC. See “Back Side of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC” in this chapter for illustration. Wireless Keyboard and Mouse An optional wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are available on select models. To set up the wireless keyboard and mouse, remove the battery tabs on both the keyboard and the mouse.
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 (1) for five seconds. The blue activity LED from 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 the mouse (3) for five seconds.
Optical Disc Drive Use your CD/DVD drive to play and record CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray 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. A 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.
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. A B C 5 Configure the HP TouchSmart 9100 to connect to the wireless network. a Turn on your HP TouchSmart 9100. b Connect your HP TouchSmart 9100 to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Connect to a network.
The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart 9100 is located on the back of the computer, behind the connector cover. 6 Add other computers or devices to your wired network: 18 a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart 9100 and the computers you want to add to your network.
Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business 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; the devices must be relatively close together.
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 other 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.
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). . 2 For S-Video, connect audio cable from your set-top box to the Audio Line In connector (B) on the back of the computer. Use a Y cable to combine RCA left and right channels (white and red). Setting up for computer to communicate with a set-top box (optional step) You need to configure the computer connections so it can communicate with your set-top box.
3 When you use the remote control, point it at the front of the HP TouchSmart 9100 (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.
Headphones NOTES: The HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC supports powered speaker systems only. Powered speakers require a separate power supply. 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.
Speaker volume Use the Volume buttons on the right side of the computer. 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. The Volume Mixer window opens. b To adjust the volume for HP TouchSmart programs (Notes, Music, and Video), be sure to adjust both the speaker volume, and the HP TouchSmart program volume. Scroll to the right in the Applications area to see all choices.
Your HP TouchSmart 9100 comes with built-in microphones near the webcam on the front of the computer. The array is designed to filter out ambient noise in your environment to provide a cleaner sound. You can use the microphone from a distance of up to one-half meter (2 feet) from the HP TouchSmart 9100. To adjust the volume: 1 Tap the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Adjust the slider. Headsets Bluetooth or USB-connected headsets can be used with your system.
Tap the Start button, tap the Arrow button next to the Shut Down button, and then select Sleep or Hibernate. To change power settings: 1 Tap the Start button, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Tap Hardware and Sound. 3 Tap Power Options. 4 Choose a power option. Power options include settings that determine when the computer sleeps or hibernates, and the ratio you want of overall energy savings versus performance.
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 security slot on the computer. Secure the security lock with the key. Cleaning the HP TouchSmart 9100 Screen Before cleaning the touch screen, you must disable it by turning off the computer.
Using the HP TouchSmart with Safety and Comfort Before you begin using the computer, arrange the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: Visit www.hp.com/ergo on the Web. 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.
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.
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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.
Action Description (continued) 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. Tile View browsing Drag your finger across the tiles to browse through them, and then tap a tile to open it. There must be enough items for scrolling to work. Fan View browsing Browse your photo, music, and video collections by using the Fan View.
CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the screen clean from 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 liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity.
Creating new tiles 1 Open the HP TouchSmart homepage by clicking the HP TouchSmart icon. 2 Tap the Personalize button. 3 Select Create a new tile. 4 Select HP TouchSmart Program, tap Windows Program or Websites, and then tap Next. 5 Select Choose from a list to show a list of all software programs in your Programs folder. 6 Select the software to add and then tap OK. 7 In the Tile Name box enter a name for the tile. Usually, the program name automatically appears.
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 Tap the Feeds button to discover feeds on the Web page. Often this is an orange icon. 3 Tap a feed. 4 Tap the Subscribe to this Feed button . 5 Type a name for the feed, and then select the folder where you want to create the feed. 6 Tap Subscribe. 7 Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the RSS feeds tile to view your RSS feeds. 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.
8 Tap Folders in the top menu, and select the folder where you dropped your photos into. 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.
HP 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 a collage as your computer desktop background. At the lower part of the tile, tap one of the folders of pictures. 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 the picture or resize it.
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. 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 the music folder you chose in HP TouchSmart Music.
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.
To create CDs and 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.
Webcam and microphone A built-in 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.
5 Tap Record. 6 When the video is finished, tap Stop Recording. To review the video, tap the Play video. 7 On the right side of the screen, tap Keep or Discard to keep or discard the video. 8 If you tapped Keep, tap Cancel to exit the webcam feature. 9 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. Video playlists You can organize your videos by creating video playlists, much like you might with music.
5 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. The webcam resolution is VGA 640 x 480. Recording home movies You can use the CyberLink DVD Suite to record videos to disc.
HP 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. HP 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.
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 Tap the Restore Selected button. HP TouchSmart Weather 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.
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.
Software Quick Reference Table 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.
With this program: You can: (continued) CyberLink PowerDirector HP Advisor 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.
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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 around and control 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 buttons 1 On/Off — Puts the computer into and out of a power-reduced Sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off. 2 Visualization — Displays visual imagery synchronized to the sound of the music tracks. 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. 5 Guide — (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Television Program Guide.
21 A/V source button — Toggles through three sources: PC, HDMI, and composite video when the system is connected to the upper-left display-only ports. 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.
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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.
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 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.
To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. c 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.
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 59. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data storage.
3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & 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.
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 58. NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase.
Windows 7 provides troubleshooting tools that can automatically troubleshoot and fix common computer problems. To access the Windows 7 Troubleshooting 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 (troubleshooting).
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Index Numerics 32-bit system 15 64-bit system 15 A AC adapter 11 adapter, composite video-to-S-Video 21 album art 39 Ambient Light feature 15 audio Line In connector 6 Line Out connector 8 troubleshooting 23 Windows Media Center 24 B backup 57 backup discs, creating 57 B-CAS card slot 6 Bluetooth antenna features 4 using 19 Blu-ray drive location 5 brightness, screen 26 Browser tile 35 button computer Power/Sleep 5 HP TouchSmart 5 C cable management 11 router clip 9 routing clip 12 Calendar tile 45 came
headphones port 6 using 24 headsets 25 Hibernate mode 25 how-to videos vi HP Advisor 49 HP TouchSmart cleaning the touch screen 27 finding information vi navigating 31 opening 31 start button 5 updating the computer software 47 using the software 31 what is it 31 I Internet connection 16 IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box 21 cable, connecting 21 port 9 IR receiver, remote control 5 iTunes 39 K Kensington security lock 27 keyboard and mouse about 14 receiver LED 10 receiver location 9 troubleshoo
using with HP TouchSmart 51 with game console 22 repairing software 55 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide resolution, monitor 4 restoring your computer configuration 56 Rhapsody 40 router installation 16, 17 RSS Feeds tile 35 S Safety & Comfort Guide 28 safety warnings 28 screen brightness 26 cleaning 27 security lock slot 27 set-top box connecting to computer 21 remote emitter cable for 21 with Windows Media Center 21 Sleep mode 25 slideshows, making 37 software reinstalling 56 rep
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