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HP TouchSmart IQ804 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Welcome to the next generation of computers.
  • Page 2 Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Optical Disc Drive...19 Using the HP Pocket Media Drive ...19 Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC ...20 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer...20 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box ...21 Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard ...22...
  • Page 4 Personalizing Your HP TouchSmart Software...36 Moving tiles around...36 Adding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmart...36 Adding a favorite Web site link to HP TouchSmart ...37 Selecting tiles to view or hide...37 Editing or deleting an added tile ...38 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically...38 HP TouchSmart Photo...38...
  • Page 5 Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder ...52 Viewing calendar events ...53 Deleting a calendar event...53 Synchronizing your HP TouchSmart Calendar with your Microsoft Windows Vista Calendar...53 HP TouchSmart Notes ...53 Creating a handwritten or typed note ...54 Creating a voice note ...54 Deleting text and voice notes ...55...

  • Page 6: Finding Hp Touchsmart Pc Information

    Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Type of information Set up your HP TouchSmart PC. Find features of the computer hardware. Connect to the Internet. Learn about HP TouchSmart and other software. Connect a television signal. Upgrade or replace components of your computer.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know The Hp Touchsmart Pc

    Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC HP TouchSmart PC Features The HP TouchSmart PC is a fun and engaging touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition 25.5-inch diagonal widescreen display. The slim computer comes with features like webcam, CD/DVD player and burner, HP Pocket Media Drive bay, software-controlled ambient lighting, ®...

  • Page 8: Front And Right Side Of The Hp Touchsmart Pc

    1920 x 1200 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 responsive.
  • Page 9 HP TouchSmart button Turn on your HP TouchSmart PC 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 off the computer.
  • Page 10 Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVD-Video, and Video CD. *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.

  • Page 11: Left Side Of The Hp Touchsmart Pc

    Features and configurations vary by model Connector Function Ambient light button The HP TouchSmart ambient light casts a colorful glow from the computer base. Ambient Light is turned off by default. Turn on ambient light by pressing the Ambient Light button.

  • Page 12: Removing The Connector Cover

    Features and configurations vary by model Item Function Pocket Media Insert an HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately) into the bay. The bay door Drive bay automatically opens inward. USB 2.0 (3 ports) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players.
  • Page 13 Slide stand for stability and best viewing angle. The stand supports an adjustable tilt angle between 10 and 40 degrees from the vertical. To ensure the computer is in a stable position on your desktop, pull the computer stand open until you hear it snap into place.

  • Page 14: Activity Led Indicator Lights

    Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on your HP TouchSmart PC: Event Webcam Power Hard disk drive Memory card reader Remote control IR receiver Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Optical disc drive activity...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Source

    AC power source through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management The HP TouchSmart PC includes a cable-management feature behind the back connector cover. Remove the connector cover on the back of the computer by inserting your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the cover, and pulling gently.
  • Page 16 Route your cables through the cable routing clip (A), and out of the back of the computer. 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.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Angle Of The Computer Stand

    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 10 and 40 degrees from vertical.

  • Page 18: Synchronizing The Wireless Keyboard Or Mouse

    You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not responding. To synchronize them: Make sure the keyboard and mouse are next to the HP TouchSmart PC, within 1 foot (30 cm) and away from interference from other devices.

  • Page 19: Turning The Hp Touchsmart Pc On And Off

    After you turn on the computer for the first time, and have gone through all the setup wizards, you can use the HP TouchSmart button (B) to turn on the computer and launch HP TouchSmart software. If the computer is already on, you can press this button to launch the TouchSmart window.

  • Page 20: Changing Power Settings

    Connecting to the Internet Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to support a wireless 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.

  • Page 21: Setting Up A Wireless Home Network

    Internet Wall plug Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to the wireless network. Turn on your HP TouchSmart PC. Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the wireless network: Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Connect to a network.
  • Page 22 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. For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the notch in the back stand (not shown), then close the back connector cover.

  • Page 23: Using Bluetooth Devices

    Using Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP TouchSmart PC are Bluetooth-enabled, so 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.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Ambient Light

    Adjusting the Ambient Light The HP TouchSmart Ambient Light casts a glow from the base of the computer. By default, Ambient Light is turned off. Once you turn it on, it will remain on until you manually turn it off.

  • Page 25: Using The Optical Disc Drive

    The HP Pocket Media Drive bay accommodates any HP Pocket Media Drive. The drive bay door swings inward automatically when you insert a Pocket Media Drive (sold separately). Use the HP Pocket Media Drive to store and transfer media files such as digital photos, music, video, and other files.

  • Page 26: Using The Tv Tuner To Watch And Record Tv Programs On The Hp Touchsmart Pc

    Connect the TV signal source to the TV tuner on the computer. See “Connecting the TV signal source to the computer” on page 20. Set up your computer for use with a set-top box (optional). See “Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box” on page 21.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Hp Touchsmart Pc With A Set-Top Box

    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. It enables the remote control that came with your HP TouchSmart PC to operate your set-top box when you use the Windows Media Center program to select TV channels.

  • Page 28: Completing The Windows Media Center Setup Wizard

    Point the remote control at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC (E), not at the set-top box. Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard Select models only Open Windows Media Center. Tap the Windows Vista start button, tap All Programs, and then tap Windows Media Center.

  • Page 29: Using The Remote Control With Windows Media Center

    To navigate within the Windows Media Center program, point the remote control at the remote control IR receiver on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the remote control. Pressing the Power/Sleep button on the remote control turns on the HP TouchSmart PC or puts it into Sleep mode.

  • Page 30: Sound Options

    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 is affected to the internal speakers, the Audio Line Out connector, and the headphones connector.
  • Page 31 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. Configure sound by using the SoundMAX Listening Experience, Recording Experience, and Advanced buttons. Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC...

  • Page 32: Speaker Volume

    Press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Volume icon, and then select Open Volume Mixer. The Volume Mixer window opens. 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.

  • Page 33: Configuring Sound For Windows Media Center

    Connecting a Printer 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.

  • Page 34: Installing A Security Lock

    To install a security lock: Locate the security lock slot on the computer lower-right rear panel. Insert the security lock in the slot by following the security lock manufacturer instructions. Secure the other end of the security lock cable to your desktop. Getting Started...

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Hp Touchsmart Pc Screen

    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.

  • Page 36: Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware

    Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware HP offers computer equipment recycling programs in many countries/regions. To learn about the options, go to www.hp.com/recycle, and select your country/region in the drop-down list. There are also computer trade-ins and other programs for some countries/regions. Go to the following...

  • Page 37: Using The Hp Touchsmart Software

    Using the HP TouchSmart Software 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 taps.

  • Page 38: Navigating In Hp Touchsmart

    Navigating in HP TouchSmart You can use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to select and deselect items in HP TouchSmart. Within HP TouchSmart, there are additional ways to access and navigate programs. Action Go to HP TouchSmart homepage...
  • Page 39 Windows Touch Input Panel Because this touch technology is sensitive, HP recommends that you handle the touch screen with care. Please review the following cautions: CAUTION: Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology, to avoid damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the front of the display bezel or around the screen borders.

  • Page 40: Selecting Items On The Windows Desktop And In Other Software

    Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to use the touch screen in several ways. When you are in the HP TouchSmart program, you can select and open items with a single tap. On the Windows desktop and in some software programs, you must use double-tap to open shortcuts, programs and other selectable items.

  • Page 41: Touch Input Panel

    You can also tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, Accessories, Tablet PC, and then tap Tablet PC Input Panel. NOTE: Handwriting recognition is not available in all languages. If your language is not available, you can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text. Using the HP TouchSmart Software...

  • Page 42: Personalizing Your Hp Touchsmart Software

    When you open HP TouchSmart software, you will see large and small tiles, which are shortcuts to various programs or features in HP TouchSmart or links to 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.

  • Page 43: Adding A Favorite Web Site Link To Hp Touchsmart

    Select Web site, and then tap Next. Type in the 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.

  • Page 44: Editing Or Deleting An Added Tile

    Tap OK. Only the shortcut and not the program is deleted from the Tile View. Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically If you use the HP TouchSmart program frequently, you may want to set the HP TouchSmart program to open automatically. Open HP TouchSmart and tap the Personalize button.

  • Page 45: Adding Photos To Your Photo Library

    Viewing your photo collection View all of your photos from the hard disk drive, a removable drive, or a memory card. HP TouchSmart Photo scans your hard disk drive and all available drives to find photos that you can view in the HP TouchSmart Photo window.

  • Page 46: Uploading Your Photos To Snapfish

    If you do not have a Snapfish account, tap Sign up for an account. HP TouchSmart is minimized and the Snapfish Web site opens (www.snapfish.com). Follow the onscreen instructions to create your account, and then open HP TouchSmart. Enter your e-mail address (Name) and password, and then tap Login.

  • Page 47: Editing Your Photos

    Editing your photos You can make changes to your photos in HP TouchSmart Photo. Editing features include removing red-eye, cropping, auto-correcting, and rotating images. After you edit a photo, you always have the option to revert to the original image.

  • Page 48: Creating An Optical Disc Of Your Photos

    Use Windows Media Player or iTunes (downloaded separately) to add 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.

  • Page 49: Playing Your Cds

    Insert your music disc into the optical drive by pushing the disc directly into the slot drive, with the label facing the front of the computer. Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile. Your disc appears at the top of the Music window. Select Audio CD at the top of the window.
  • Page 50 Press the Previous icon and hold for a couple of seconds to rewind. To adjust volume for music in HP TouchSmart Music, use the volume controls on the right side of the HP TouchSmart PC or on the keyboard. You can also press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 51: Creating A Playlist Of Your Favorite Songs

    Creating a playlist of your favorite songs Create a playlist by simply dragging your songs to the Playlist window. Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Music tile. Select Album, and then select an album to add songs to your playlist.

  • Page 52: Deleting Songs From Your Music Library

    To learn how to use Windows Media Player, tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, Windows Media Player, and then tap the Help icon. *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.

  • Page 53: Hp Touchsmart Video

    To adjust volume for videos in HP TouchSmart Video, use the volume controls in the Video window. Additionally, adjust the volume controls on the right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, or on the keyboard if the volume is still not right. To view both volume controls in one place, press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 54: Creating Videos With The Webcam

    To view the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop, and then tap the Windows icon on the upper left corner. Creating videos with the webcam Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile.

  • Page 55: Capturing, Editing, And Recording Videos

    You can also use the CyberLink DVD to record videos to disc. Tap the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Suite, select the Video icon to start the recording program, tap the Help menu, and then tap Help. Using the HP TouchSmart Software...

  • Page 56: Playing Your Videos

    Download the instant messaging software of your choice; it is not included with HP TouchSmart. The optimal distance for recording sound with the array microphone is about 2 feet (one-half meter) away from the HP TouchSmart PC.

  • Page 57: Capturing Webcam Video And Snapshots

    Capturing webcam video and snapshots Use HP TouchSmart to take snapshots and record video. See “Creating videos with the webcam” on page 48 and “Capturing, editing, and recording videos” on page 49. 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.

  • Page 58: Hp Touchsmart Calendar

    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.

  • Page 59: Viewing Calendar Events

    Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Calendar tile. The HP TouchSmart Calendar automatically synchronizes with the Windows Vista calendar. HP TouchSmart Notes With HP TouchSmart Notes, you can create text and voice notes by using touch, the keyboard, or by recording your own voice. Using the HP TouchSmart Software...

  • Page 60: Creating A Handwritten Or Typed Note

    Creating a handwritten or typed note Written notes can be typed or handwritten by touch. Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Notes tile. Select the Notepad icon at the bottom of the window. 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.

  • Page 61: Deleting Text And Voice Notes

    Select Done to return to the Note bulletin board, or select Edit to edit the text in the note. To adjust volume for voice notes in HP TouchSmart Notes, adjust the volume controls on the right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, or on the keyboard. You can also press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 62: Hp Touchsmart Weather

    HP TouchSmart Clock You can personalize your TouchSmart clock to show the time for three different time zones. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, view the three clocks in the large Clock tile or view the main clock in the smaller Clock tile.

  • Page 63: Displaying The Time For Up To Three Locations

    Tap the House icon to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage. 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 published by a news or blog Web site. Some RSS feeds distribute other types of digital content, including pictures, audio files, videos, or updates to view when you choose.

  • Page 64: Importing A List Of Rss Feeds

    Importing a list of RSS feeds To import a list of RSS feeds from another program into Internet Explorer: Tap the Windows Vista start button, and then tap Internet Explorer. Tap the Add to Favorites button, and then tap Import and Export. In the Import/Export Wizard, tap Next.

  • Page 65: Hp Touchsmart Browser

    The current version of HP TouchSmart Browser is a simple viewer 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 favorite Web site link to HP TouchSmart” on page 37 for instructions on adding a tile.
  • Page 66 Some content, such as dialog boxes for downloads, will not cause the pop-up icon to highlight. If you want to see the content in these pop-ups, minimize HP TouchSmart to see it. The pop-up will be on the Windows desktop. To minimize HP TouchSmart, go to the HP TouchSmart homepage (tap the House icon on the upper left), then tap the Windows icon on the upper left of the homepage.

  • Page 67: Software Quick Reference Table

    View RSS feeds from your favorite news, entertainment, and sports Web sites. Check the weather in a city you select (select models only). Set reminders for events in HP TouchSmart Calendar. Create checklists and audio, handwritten, and typed notes in HP TouchSmart Notes.
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 69: Index

    LabelPrint, features Power2Go, features PowerDirector, features YouCam, features digital audio connector digital camera, using HP TouchSmart Photo digital video camera, using HP TouchSmart Photo DVD drive, using DVD Play, features DVDs, playing event deleting from HP TouchSmart Calendar scheduling in HP TouchSmart Calendar...
  • Page 70 HP TouchSmart Video supported file formats using HP TouchSmart Weather, viewing instant messenger, making a video call Internet Explorer, using with HP TouchSmart Browser IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box cable, connecting connector IR receiver, remote control...
  • Page 71 Windows Media Center setup wizard using the remote control using to watch and record TV programs Windows Media Player, using with HP TouchSmart Windows Movie Maker, features wired home network LAN connection setting up wireless home network...
  • Page 72 Part number: 492788-001...

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