HP TouchSmart IQ775 User Manual
HP TouchSmart PC
User Guide
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HP TouchSmart PC Documentation
Your HP TouchSmart PC includes several guides to help you perform various tasks.
Printed information Guide found on your computer hard disk drive
HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Getting Started guide
Limited Warranty and Support guide
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
HP TouchSmart PC User Guide provides information about setting up and using all the features of your
HP TouchSmart PC. You will also find information about various software such as Windows Media Center,
HP SmartCenter, HP PhotoSmart Touch, HP SmartCalendar, and more.
Getting Started provides information about using your HP computer, the Microsoft
operating system, the Windows Media Center, and some of the hardware and the software programs included
with the computer. Onscreen guides are available in the User Guides folder on your computer. Click the
Windows Start Button
Started.
Limited Warranty and Support guide provides information about your computer warranty and how to
obtain support.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide provides information about tasks you can perform to
ensure the trouble-free operation of your computer and to ease the recovery of important information on your
computer should problems arise in the future. It also contains a series of tables that describe solutions you can try
to resolve problems that may occur when you install and use your computer.
For more detailed information about where you will find specific information in each of these guides, refer
to Locating Information about Your Computer in this guide.
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on the taskbar, click All Programs, User Guides, and then click Getting
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Windows Vista™
HP Touchsmart PC User Guide i
Accessing Software and Performing Other PC Tasks
You can access your software and perform various tasks on your HP TouchSmart PC using the touch screen,
keyboard, mouse, stylus, or remote control. Some tasks are better suited to the touch screen, such as using
the HP SmartCenter programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your favorite programs. Some activities,
such as typing search text, are better suited for the keyboard.
You always have the flexibility to use various ways to navigate your PC, create messages, and access your
music, TV programs, and photos.
NOTE: All software that you purchase and install separately is accessible with the touch screen, but some
programs are easier to use with a stylus, keyboard, or mouse.
Accessing Software and Performing Other PC Tasks
Software and other
PC activities
HP SmartCenter Best Good Yes
HP SmartCalendar Best Good No
HP Photosmart Touch Best Good No
Windows Media Center Better Good Best
Software included with the PC Good Best No
Software you install Good Best No
Internet access Good Best No
Windows Vista operating
system
Desktop navigation Better Best No
Turn the PC on or put it in
Standby mode
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Finger/Stylus
Good Best No
On only Best Best
Keyboard/mouse Remote control
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Table of Contents
Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC .................................................................................1
HP TouchSmart PC Cables.........................................................................................................7
Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC....................................................................................................7
Using surge protection ..............................................................................................................7
Connecting the power cord .......................................................................................................7
Setting up the wireless keyboard and mouse................................................................................8
Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC ..............................................................................................8
Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse ...........................................................................................9
Using the wireless keyboard ......................................................................................................9
Using the wireless mouse.........................................................................................................11
Replacing batteries in the keyboard or mouse............................................................................ 11
Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse.......................................................................... 12
Connecting the TV Signal Source to the PC.....................................................................................13
Connecting the IR emitter.........................................................................................................14
Connecting an HP Photo Printer ....................................................................................................15
Connecting a printer...............................................................................................................15
Setting Up the Remote Control ......................................................................................................16
Using a Wireless Network and Bluetooth Devices ...........................................................................17
Setting up a wireless local area network ...................................................................................17
Using Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................................
Connecting to the Internet.............................................................................................................18
Setting up a network and the HP TouchSmart PC........................................................................19
..17
Using the HP TouchSmart PC.......................................................................................21
Using the HP TouchSmart PC Screen.............................................................................................. 21
Selecting items with your touch screen ......................................................................................21
Optimizing the screen for touch or the mouse ............................................................................21
About touch screen technology ................................................................................................22
Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen ....................................................................................23
Using the stylus ......................................................................................................................23
Using the Built-in Web Camera and Microphone ............................................................................24
Having a video chat or making conference calls ........................................................................24
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Using the HP TouchSmart PC Software...........................................................................................24
What is HP SmartCenter?........................................................................................................24
Navigating in HP SmartCenter .................................................................................................26
Opening HP SmartCenter........................................................................................................ 26
Using the remote control with HP SmartCenter ...........................................................................26
Changing the weather location ................................................................................................ 27
Changing the HP SmartCenter clock settings..............................................................................28
Using HP SmartCalendar.........................................................................................................29
Moving notes to your calendar.................................................................................................33
Using HP Photosmart Touch ..........................................................................................................34
Opening HP Photosmart Touch................................................................................................. 34
Transferring your photos to the PC............................................................................................34
Working with digital images....................................................................................................34
HP Photosmart Touch shortcuts ................................................................................................35
Adding pictures to your HP Photosmart Touch library ..................................................................35
Searching for pictures with HP Photosmart Touch........................................................................ 36
Selecting pictures in HP Photosmart Touch ................................................................................. 36
Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Touch .................................................................................... 36
Printing pictures in HP Photosmart Touch ...................................................................................37
Other HP SmartCenter Features..................................................................................................
...38
Personalizing your HP SmartCenter page ..................................................................................38
Changing what you can launch from HP SmartCenter.................................................................39
Using the touch screen to access Windows Media Center ................................................................41
Using Tablet PC software to enter text with the touch screen ........................................................43
Using Windows Journal software to create hand-written notes and drawings .................................43
Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC ...............................................................................45
Safety Information .......................................................................................................................45
Opening and Closing the HP TouchSmart PC..................................................................................45
Preparing the HP TouchSmart PC..............................................................................................45
Before opening the HP TouchSmart PC......................................................................................46
After closing the HP TouchSmart PC..........................................................................................46
Removing the rear cover .........................................................................................................47
Replacing the rear cover .........................................................................................................48
Removing the vertical cover .....................................................................................................48
Replacing the vertical cover..................................................................................................... 49
Adding Memory..........................................................................................................................49
Removing a memory module.................................................................................................... 49
Installing a memory module .....................................................................................................50
Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................51
Removing the hard disk drive...................................................................................................51
Replacing the hard disk drive...................................................................................................52
Locating Information About Your Computer ................................................................53
Index .........................................................................................................................54
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Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC
This section provides figures you can use to locate the HP TouchSmart PC hardware, and information about
setting up the HP TouchSmart PC and making connections.
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Adjustable19-inch touch-enabled widescreen — move it up and down and tilt it back and forth at
the angle that is comfortable to you.
Built-in microphone array — use them individually, or use them with the Web camera.
Built-in Web camera and indicator — use the camera individually or use with the microphone array
to have video chats or make video conference calls over the Internet using your favorite chat software that
supports video.
High-performance built-in 2.0 speakers — use them for a powerful media experience when
watching Live TV, listening to music, or watching your home videos and DVD discs.
Wireless keyboard and mouse — keyboard fits into a convenient hideaway storage bay under the
display and mouse sits behind the display when you are not using it. To conserve battery power, move the
switch on the bottom of the mouse to the Off position before storing the mouse. You can use the keyboard
to type messages, turn on the PC, and navigate your PC software.
Remote control — point it at the remote control sensor window, and navigate all of your
Windows Media Center options, such as watching and recording your favorite TV shows, playing a
slideshow of your vacation photos, or playing your music playlists. See “Setting Up the Remote Control.”
Stylus and Stylus storage — use it as a pointer device to more precisely control the touch screen
navigation. Press down on the stylus to lock it in place and press it again to release it from its holder.
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DVD drive
SmartCenter
Activity LED Indicators
Previous Track
Play/Pause
Next Track
Audio/Video
Connectors
On/Standby
Built-in wireless LAN — use it to connect to a wireless home network that connects all the PCs in your
home or office. See “Setting up a wireless local area network.”
Bluetooth — connect to all kinds of wireless devices such as printers, cameras, headsets, cell phones,
audio headphones, and more.
HP SmartCenter button — press it to turn your HP TouchSmart PC on and launch your HP SmartCenter
software, or if PC is already turned on, press it to launch HP SmartCenter.
On/Standby button — press to easily turn on your HP TouchSmart PC, or put it in Standby
(sleep) mode.
Media card reader — an 8-in-1 two-slot memory card reader where you can easily insert various photo
memory cards to quickly transfer your digital photos to the PC.
Left slot accepts CompactFlash I and II, and MicroDrive.
Right slot accepts SD, MMC, MS, MS-PRO, and xD.
Memory card reader indicator — light to show current activity for the memory card reader.
Activity LED indicator lights — light to show current activity for the hard disk drive, TV recording, the
HP SmartCalendar event reminder, and wireless/Bluetooth devices.
Media control buttons — press Previous Track, Play/Pause, Stop, Next Track, or Eject to play and
control your music CDs and DVD movies.
DVD drive, an optical DVD+/-RW drive with LightScribe — insert CDs and DVDs to play and burn
120 mm double-layer and 80 mm round discs, or create your own disc labels using the LightScribe
technology. The DVD indicator lights to show disc activity. See the Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Guide for information on how to access the DVD drive ejector hole.
CAUTION: Business card and other form factor discs are not supported. Inserting these discs
may prevent the drive from opening and can cause mechanical problems.
Headphone connector — connect your headphones (sold separately).
Photo printer exit — slot for the photo to exit when an HP photo printer (sold separately) is placed on
the HP Printer dock on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC.
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Audio/video connectors — connect audio
or video devices using these connectors. Also
has manual keyboard and mouse connect
button and indicator.
Channel, volume, and mute controls —
quickly change channels while watching live
TV in Media Center and adjust the sound level
for all your PC experiences.
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HP Pocket
Media Drive Bay
Rear connectors
Rear connectors
TV signal input
connectors
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TV signal input connectors — input connectors on the left side of the HP TouchSmart PC are for the TV
input signal. All models have a coaxial TV In connector. Some models also have an HDTV/ATSC
connector. Some models also have S-video or video (composite) connectors and left Audio In and right
Audio In connectors in this area. Some models have a coaxial FM antenna connector in this area.
For more information about setting up your TV signal, see “Connecting the TV Signal Source to the PC” on
page 13.
Shown below are three different TV tuner connectors your HP TouchSmart PC may include.
S-Video
TV In
Cable/
antenna
Audio In
Composite
Left
Right
Audio In
TV In
Cable/
antenna
TV In
Cable/
antenna
HDTV/
ATSC
S-Video
Left
Audio In
Right
Audio In
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Rear connectors — Connectors for AC power cord (with a green indicator light), a Kensington lock slot,
LAN (for a wired Ethernet connection), four USB 2.0, HP printer Y-cable connectors (USB and power
output), FireWire
®
(IEEE 1394) (6-pin), digital audio out (SPDIF), subwoofer/center, left and right surround,
and left and right front are each 3.5 mm dual-channel analog audio out connectors, IR (infrared emitter)
out, and a mini-VGA out connector.
Digital audio
out (SPDIF)
Mini-VGA Out
HP Printer dock — place one of select
models of HP Photo printers (sold separately)
on the printer dock on the back of the
HP TouchSmart PC to save counter space.
You can also connect the HP printer without
using a separate power cable by using the
HP printer Y-cable. See “Connecting an
HP Photo Printer.”
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LAN (Ethernet)
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Photo printer exit — the print exits out of the front of the HP TouchSmart PC at the photo printer exit.
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HP Pocket Media Drive Bay — press the top of the drive bay cover to open it. Insert a portable
HP Pocket Media Drive, which is a hard disk drive that you purchase separately. You can use it to store
and transfer all of your important media files.
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pop out and then remove the drive.
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For specific steps to disconnect and remove the drive, see “Disconnecting the Drive” in the “Using the
HP Personal Media Drive and the HP Pocket Media Drive” chapter of the Getting Started guide.
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HP TouchSmart PC Cables
For more information about cables, refer to the printed cable flyer that came with your HP TouchSmart PC.
Power cable to connect the PC to the power source.
Ethernet (RJ-45) cable (sold separately) to optionally connect the PC to a wired
LAN (Ethernet) port.
VGA adapter cable connects from the VGA Out connector to a standard 15-pin VGA connector on
a TV or a monitor.
HP printer Y-cable (Type B USB) with power to connect HP Photosmart A510 and A610 Series
printer models without using a separate power cable.
IR (infrared) emitter cable to connect the HP TouchSmart PC (at the IR Out connector) to operate
the remote sensor on a set-top box.
Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC
Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC is simple; just place it and connect the power cord. Then, pull the battery
tabs on the wireless keyboard and mouse, turn on the mouse, and then turn on the PC, and you are ready
to begin using you HP TouchSmart PC.
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Connect to the Internet using wireless or wired (optional) connection. See “Connecting to the Internet.”
Insert the batteries in the remote control. See “Setting up the remote control to use with Windows
Media Center.”
Make other connections, such as TV input signal. See “Connecting the TV Signal Source to the PC.”
Connect a printer. See “Connecting a printer.”
WARNING: Please read “Additional Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support
Guide before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC to the electrical power system.
Read the topics in this section to learn more about setting up your HP TouchSmart PC. Look in the
HP TouchSmart PC box for printed details or updates regarding your HP TouchSmart PC.
Using surge protection
Help protect your HP TouchSmart PC and accessories by connecting all power cords for your
HP TouchSmart PC and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection
device such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge
protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or telephone lines. Telephone lines
are a common path for lightning spikes to get into your system. Some surge protection devices have surge
protection for television cable connections as well. Use those if your HP TouchSmart PC has a television
tuner installed.
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this
capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces your
equipment if surge protection fails.
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to the AC power cord connector on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then
plug the other end into a surge protection device or the wall outlet. The AC power indicator turns green
when the cord is connected to a power source.
Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC 7
Setting up the wireless keyboard and mouse
CAUTION: You must follow the steps in the order listed to enable your keyboard and mouse to
work with your HP TouchSmart PC.
To set up the wireless keyboard and mouse:
1 Engage the batteries by pulling out the battery tabs from the bottom of the mouse and the keyboard.
Connect
Battery
pull tab
2 For the mouse only, move the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position.
3 Place the mouse and the keyboard on the same surface as the HP TouchSmart PC and within 12 inches
(30 centimeters) of it.
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4 When the HP TouchSmart PC is turned on, the keyboard and mouse automatically syncs.
5 If the mouse or the keyboard does not work properly, you may have to manually sync them or replace
the batteries. See “Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse” or “Replacing batteries in the
keyboard or mouse.”
Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC
Press the On/Standby button on the front of the HP TouchSmart PC to easily turn on your
HP TouchSmart PC. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the initial setup by following the onscreen
instructions.
You are ready to begin using you HP TouchSmart PC.
For more information, see “Turning On Your HP TouchSmart PC for the First Time” in the Getting Started
guide.
You can also turn the HP TouchSmart PC on or in Standby mode by pressing the On/Standby button on
keyboard or the remote control.
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Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse
You can use the keyboard within approximately 9.8 feet (3 meters) and the mouse within approximately
9.8 feet (3 meters) of the HP TouchSmart PC.
Using the wireless keyboard
This section describes some information about the wireless keyboard. For more information about
keyboards, refer to “Using the Keyboard” in the Getting Started guide.
Your keyboard is either a US version or a UK version.
Keyboards
US Keyboard is shown. UK key differences are shown above the keyboard.
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Special keyboard buttons
The wireless keyboard has some special buttons and keys. The Caps Lock key is used to lock the keyboard
to capital letters. When the Caps Lock is on, the Caps Lock light flashes briefly each time a key is pressed.
You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard to open different programs or files, or to
go to favorite Web sites. For more information, see “Customizing the keyboard buttons” in the
Getting Started guide.
Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC 9
Special Keyboard Buttons
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Button or key Description
On/Standby turns the HP TouchSmart PC on or puts the HP TouchSmart PC into
standby or sleep mode.
Volume U p and Vo lume Down adjust the speaker sound level.
Mute turns the sound off or on.
The Function (Fn) key acts as a shift-down key for the Function keys; press Fn with
a Function key (F1 through F12) to select the lower feature of the key.
The Back key (press Fn+F1) moves back one window or Web page.
The Forward key (press Fn+F2) moves forward one window or Web page.
The Internet key (press Fn+F3) opens your Internet browser. Can be configured to
open any Web site or software program.
The E-mail key (press Fn+F4) opens the e-mail program. Can be configured to
open any Web site or software program.
The Display On/Off (press Fn+F5) turns off the display. Press the Display On/Off
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(press Fn+F5) again to turn the display back on.
The Brightness Down (press Fn+F7) and Brightness Up (press Fn+F8) adjust
the screen brightness.
The Cut key (press Fn+F9) removes the selected item and creates a copy that can
be pasted.
The Copy key (press Fn+F10) copies the selected item.
The Paste key (press Fn+F11) pastes the selected item.
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The HP Help key (press Fn+F12) opens Help and Support.
Using the wireless mouse
The cursor on the screen moves when you move the mouse. The wireless mouse operates with a Class 1
laser beam, which you cannot see. The mouse indicator light on the bottom of the mouse blinks when you
turn it upside down to show that the batteries and the laser are working, and that the laser is off to protect
you. Do not store the mouse upside down.
To use the mouse, move the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position. Use the mouse on most
surfaces.
To conserve battery power, when not in use, move the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the Off position
before storing the mouse.
For more information about the mouse, refer to “Using the Mouse” in the Getting Started guide.
Replacing batteries in the keyboard or mouse
Review these tips:
When the unit does not operate properly, replace the batteries in the keyboard or mouse.
Do not mix different types of batteries together. For example, do not mix rechargeable and
non-rechargable, alkaline and carbon-zinc (Ni-Cd), or old batteries with fresh ones.
Be sure to place the batteries in the correct position (+ on the battery matching the + in the battery
compartment). Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
When not using the mouse or keyboard for a couple weeks or more, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s directions for the batteries you are using.
Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak. Weak batteries can leak and severely
damage the unit. The battery life depends on how much the unit is used.
Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw them into a fire.
To replace the batteries:
1 For the mouse only, move the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the Off position.
2 Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the keyboard or mouse.
3 Remove the batteries.
4 Insert new batteries, matching the orientation shown on the housing. Use four AAA batteries for the
keyboard, and two AA batteries for the mouse.
5 Replace the battery cover.
6 For the mouse only, move the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position.
7 Place each unit on the same surface as the HP TouchSmart PC and within 39 inches (1 meter) of it.
8 With the HP TouchSmart PC turned on, the keyboard/mouse connect indicator on the front of the
HP TouchSmart PC lights when the keyboard and mouse are synced (recognized). The unit should be
automatically recognized in about 5 seconds. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to
check operation.
NOTE: The keyboard and mouse do not lose sync during a battery charge.
If either unit does not work properly, you may have to manually sync them. See “Manually sync the wireless
keyboard or mouse.”
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Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse
Use these steps to manually sync the keyboard or mouse with the HP TouchSmart PC when either unit does
not work properly after replacing the batteries.
1 For the mouse only, move the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position.
2 Place the keyboard or mouse on the same surface and within close proximity (12 inches or
30.5 centimeters) as the HP TouchSmart PC.
3 Using a ball point pen, press and hold the keyboard/mouse Connect button on the front of the
HP TouchSmart PC until the indicator light blinks. You have 60 seconds to complete step 4 or 6.
4 For the keyboard, press the Connect button on the bottom until the Caps lock indicator light (located
on top next to the Caps lock key) starts blinking. The sync should occur within 5 seconds.
5 Repeat step 3 to begin the syncing of the mouse.
6 On the bottom of the mouse, press the Connect button until the indicator light starts blinking. The
syncing should occur within 5 seconds.
7 If the keyboard or mouse does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 through 6.
NOTE: After pressing the Connect button on the system, press only the Connect button on the keyboard or
the mouse. Pressing another key may cause the sync to take longer or to time out. If the receiver times out,
you must press the system Connect button until the LED blinks, and then press the keyboard or the mouse
Connect button until the LEDs blink.
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Connecting the TV Signal Source to the PC
NOTE: The number and type of cables required to connect your HP TouchSmart PC may vary by model.
You may need to purchase extra cables separately. Your HP TouchSmart PC may not include all the cables
you need for your computer setup, and the cables included may vary by model.
Use these steps to connect the TV signal source, the FM signal antenna, or video and audio from a set-top
box or DVD player. Some HP TouchSmart PC models have only the TV connector.
Shown below are three different TV tuner connectors your HP TouchSmart PC may include:
TV/In Cable antenna connector only
If your TV tuner looks like this, follow this procedure:
1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to
the TV In connector on the left side of the HP TouchSmart PC.
Or
Plug an S-V/Cable antenna video cable into the S-Video connector in the
front Connectivity Center of the HP TouchSmart PC. Plug the other end of
the cable into your set-top box or other device that is providing the signal
source for the TV.
2 If you are using the S-Video connector, plug audio cables from your set-
top box into the audio left and right connectors in the front Connectivity
Center of the HP TouchSmart PC.
3 If you are using the set-top box, connect the IR emitter cable. See
“Connecting the IR emitter.”
FM antenna, TV In, S-Video, Video Composite, left
and right audio connectors
If your TV tuner looks like this, use the following procedure:
1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV
cable provider to the TV In/Cable/Ant connector on the
left side of the HP TouchSmart PC.
Or
Plug a cable into the S-Video or Video (composite)
connector on the left side of the HP TouchSmart PC; use an
S-Video cable or composite video cable. Plug the other
end of the cable into your set-top box or other device that
is providing the signal source for the TV.
2 If you are using the S-Video or video connector, plug audio
cables from your set-top box into the audio left and right
connectors on the left side of the HP TouchSmart PC.
3 Push the coaxial cable from your FM antenna or signal
provider onto the FM connector on the left side of the
HP TouchSmart PC.
4 If you are using the set-top box, connect the IR emitter
cable. See “Connecting the IR emitter.”
S-Video
TV In
Cable/
antenna
Audio In
Composite
Left
TV In
Cable/
antenna
Right
Audio In
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FM antenna, TV In, HDTV/ATSC, S-Video, left and right audio connectors
If your TV tuner looks like this, use the following procedure:
1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable
provider to the Cable/Ant connector on the left side of the
HP TouchSmart PC.
Or
Plug a cable into the S-Video or video (composite) connector
on the left side of the HP TouchSmart PC; use an S-Video
cable or composite video cable. Plug the other end of the
cable into your set-top box or other device that is providing
the signal source for the TV.
2 If you are using the S-Video or video connector, plug audio
cables from your set-top box into the audio left and right
connectors on the left side of the HP TouchSmart PC.
3 Push the coaxial cable from your FM antenna or signal
provider onto the FM connector on the left side of the
HP TouchSmart PC.
4 If you are using the set-top box, connect the IR emitter cable.
TV In
Cable/
antenna
HDTV/
ATSC
Left
Audio In
S-Video
Right
Audio In
See “Connecting the IR emitter.”
Connecting the IR emitter
The remote infrared emitter cable is a small device that connects to the HP TouchSmart PC at the IR Out
connector and covers the remote sensor on a set-top box. It enables the remote control that came with your
HP TouchSmart PC and the Windows Media Center program to operate the set-top box.
1 If you have a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box that controls
your TV signal, connect the IR emitter cable (A) to IR Out connector (D) on the back of the
HP TouchSmart PC.
2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on the end of the cable (B), and then press the end of the
cable over the remote infrared (IR) sensor (receiver) window on the set-top box (C). To locate the
remote infrared sensor window, shine a flashlight through the plastic on the front of the set-top box.
3 In the Windows Media Center, select the channel using the screen, the display channel buttons, or the
remote control channel buttons. When using the remote control, point the remote control at the
HP TouchSmart PC front (E), not at the set-top box.
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Connecting an HP Photo Printer
Some HP photo printer models (A510 Series and A610 Series sold separately) can be placed on the
printer dock on the back of the HP TouchSmart PC to provide a photo kiosk experience at home and save
counter space at the same time. You can power the HP printer without using a separate power cable by
connecting the printer to your HP TouchSmart PC using the included HP printer Y-cable.
NOTE: If using the HP printer (USB and power) Y-cable to connect the HP printer to the HP TouchSmart PC,
when the HP TouchSmart PC goes into sleep mode, the printer batteries do not charge and printing may
be terminated. The HP TouchSmart PC must remain operational while printing completes.
Connecting a printer
1 Connect cabling to the printer:
NOTE: Printer installation procedure varies based on manufacturer. Follow manufacturer instructions.
Open the paper output tray of an HP Photosmart
A510 or A610 Series printer (sold separately)
and place it on the back of the HP TouchSmart
PC. Connect the HP printer (USB and power)
Y-cable to the printer AC power cord connector
and USB connector.
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printer. Plug the power cord into a power
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Connect the USB cable to the back of the HP TouchSmart PC.
3 Turn on the printer.
4 To print a photo, open the back of the photo printer
and insert photo paper.
5 Print the photo. The photo ejects out of the printer
and through the front of the HP TouchSmart PC. For
information about using the printer, refer to “Using a
Printer” in the “Managing Files” chapter of the
Getting Started guide.
NOTE: If your photo doesn’t print, make sure the paper
output tray and the back of the printer are open for the
paper to eject properly.
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Setting Up the Remote Control
Setting up the remote control to use with Windows Media Center
Remove the back cover of the remote control and insert two AA batteries in the remote control. Make sure
the batteries are inserted in the correct direction with the + and – symbols on the batteries matching the
ones on the remote control.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC, and press a
button.
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Pressing the On/Standby button turns the HP TouchSmart PC on or puts it in Standby (sleep) mode.
For more information about the remote control, refer to “Using the Windows Media Center Remote
Control” in the Getting Started guide.
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