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Getting Started (Features may vary by model)

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Wireless keyboard 
and mouse

Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC.

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Internal speakers

Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for a powerful media experience 
when listening to music or when watching your home videos and DVDs.

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Slot-loading 
optical drive
(located on back 
side panel)

Watch your favorite DVD or Blu-ray (select models only) disc, or listen to your 
CD collection. Burn CDs and DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.*

Read and write DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW.

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.

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Summary of Contents for TouchSmart IQ820

Page 1: ...Welcome to the next generation of computers ...

Page 2: ...o CA 95015 4010 USA Copyright 2008 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engin...

Page 3: ...ng on the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Turning off the HP TouchSmart PC 13 Changing Power Settings 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting up a wireless home network 15 Setting up a wired home network 16 Using Bluetooth Devices 17 Adjusting Screen Brightness 17 Adjusting the Ambient Light 18 Adding Hardware and Software 18 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 18 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 18...

Page 4: ...r stand 30 Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware 31 HP TouchSmart Software Overview 33 What Is HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Software 33 Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically 33 Navigating HP TouchSmart 34 Touch Techniques for the Windows Desktop and Non HP TouchSmart Software 36 Tablet Input Panel Onscreen Keyboard 36 HP TouchSmart Tiles 37 HP TouchSmart Browser 37 HP TouchSmart Ph...

Page 5: ...um art for my music 48 How do I create and edit a playlist of my songs 49 How do I delete songs 49 How do I create burn a CD or DVD of my music or photos 50 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 50 How do I make a video playlist 51 How do I transfer my videos to my computer 51 How do I upload my videos to YouTube 51 How do I record my home movies 51 Where are my webcam and microphones 52 What i...

Page 6: ... icon Learn how to use the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues Help and Support Tap the Windows Vista start button and then tap Help and Support Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help HP Support Web site http www hp com support Tap the Windows...

Page 7: ...are controlled ambient lighting USB ports FireWire IEEE 1394 media card reader Brightview display Wireless 802 11n networking and high quality speakers The specifications for the 802 11n wireless LAN WLAN are draft specifications and are not final If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications it may affect the ability of the computer to communicate with other 802 11n WLAN device...

Page 8: ... 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 NOTE The display trim around the viewable image is intended This trim does not take away from the viewable image High definition HD content is required to view HD images Most current DVDs do not...

Page 9: ... turn off your computer tap the Windows Vista start button tap the Arrow button next to the Lock icon and then select Shut Down H Volume and mute controls Adjust the sound level up or down or mute I 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 y...

Page 10: ...nd DVDs P Slot loading optical drive located on back side panel Watch your favorite DVD or Blu ray select models only disc or listen to your CD collection Burn CDs and DVDs and Blu ray discs Read and write DVD RAM CD R RW and DVD R RW 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 o...

Page 11: ...ng the Windows Vista start button tapping All Programs tapping HP and then tapping HP Light Tap the color you want Change the intensity of light either by tapping at the top or bottom of the color spectrum or by pressing the ambient light button A Tapping more than once changes intensity low medium high off low medium and so on B USB 2 0 Connect USB devices USB 2 0 such as printers external hard d...

Page 12: ... 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 PC Features and configurations vary by model B I G F E D C H N A J K L M Item Function A Pocket Media Drive bay Insert an HP Pocket Media Drive sold separately into the bay The bay door automatically opens inward B USB 2 0 3 ports Connect USB devices USB 2 0 such ...

Page 13: ...to your TV set top box IR receiver area to receive the remote control signal for watching and recording TV programs This is not required if you do not use a set top box A remote control is included with select models only J Computer stand 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 i...

Page 14: ... card reader activity When the LED is flashing do not remove your memory card When the LED is off no card is inserted A solid LED indicates that a card is inserted with no read or write capacity A flashing LED indicates that there is memory card activity and that a card has read write capacity F Remote control IR receiver Indicates that your computer is working with your remote control to navigate...

Page 15: ...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 PC includes a cable management feature behind the back connector cover 1 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 gentl...

Page 16: ...le routing clip A and out of the back of the computer 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 notch B in the computer stand A B ...

Page 17: ... 10 and 40 degrees from vertical Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Your wireless keyboard and mouse are easy to set up Remove the battery tabs on both the keyboard and the mouse Also make sure the Power switch on the bottom of the mouse is in the On position the keyboard does not have a Power switch Then turn on the computer If you have trouble using the keyboard and mouse manually synchronize ...

Page 18: ...1 foot and away from interference from other devices Keyboard Press the connect button on the bottom of the keyboard A for five seconds The blue activity LED illuminates from the lower back grill of the computer when the synchronization command has been received It turns off when synchronization is complete Mouse Press the connect button on the bottom of the mouse C for five seconds The blue activ...

Page 19: ...computer or put it into Sleep mode by pressing the Power Sleep button on the keyboard or the remote control A remote control is included with select models only 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...

Page 20: ... and then tap Control Panel 2 Tap Hardware and Sound 3 Tap Power Options 4 Choose a power option There are many to choose from including when the computer sleeps and what ratio you want of energy savings versus performance 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 n...

Page 21: ...TouchSmart PC to the wireless network Right click the Network icon on the taskbar and then select Connect to a network When the window opens select the network and then click Connect Or Right click the Network icon on the taskbar and then select Network and Sharing Center When the window opens select Setup a wireless router or access point and then follow the onscreen instructions c Test the wirel...

Page 22: ...h an Ethernet cable and then connect the computer to the router with an Ethernet cable If you have an actual wired network in your home with Ethernet connectors in the wall connect directly from your computer 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...

Page 23: ... headsets speakers and cameras In a PAN each device communicates directly with the other devices the devices must be relatively close together To enable a Bluetooth device 1 Refer to your Bluetooth device s instructions to make it discoverable sends out a radio signal 2 Click the Windows Vista start button Control Panel and then click Hardware and Sound Click Bluetooth Devices Click Add Follow ons...

Page 24: ... the ambient light button on the computer Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a 64 bit Windows Vista operating system and may not be compatible with all software you install or all hardware you add Check with your hardware and software manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the operating system Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on rem...

Page 25: ...fer to the Limited Warranty Support and System Recovery Guide for the telephone number to contact HP Support Using the HP Pocket Media 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 mus...

Page 26: ...a Center on page 23 For more information about how to watch and record TV programs refer to the Watching and Recording TV guide To locate tap Windows Vista start button tap Help and Support and then tap User Guides Connecting the TV signal source to the computer Select models only To connect a TV signal to the computer your computer needs a TV tuner included with select models only You also may ne...

Page 27: ...adaptor sold separately from 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 C connector on the back of the computer Use with a Y cable to combine RCA left and right channels white and red 3 If you are using a set top box connect the IR emitter cable to the IR emitter connector D on the back of the computer to use...

Page 28: ... the computer and covers the remote sensor on a set top box When you are selecting TV channels in Windows Media Center it enables the remote control To use a set top box with Windows Media Center 1 Connect the IR emitter cable A to the IR Out connector D on the back of the computer 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 remot...

Page 29: ...odels only You can use the remote control within Windows Media Center to watch and record TV programs and to perform many other activities TV tuners and remote controls are included in select models only Press the arrow buttons to select a shortcut and then press the OK button to activate the selected shortcut To navigate within the Windows Media Center program point the remote control at the remo...

Page 30: ...ehind the connector cover to the subwoofer and then connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer Turn on the computer and then the speaker system If necessary refer to the documentation that came with your speakers 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 following ar...

Page 31: ...io receiver use the SoundMax software that came with the computer 1 Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar 2 Tap the Volume button 3 In the SPDIF Interface area select the Default button 4 Configure sound by using the SoundMAX Listening Experience Recording Experience and Advanced buttons NOTE When SPDIF is connected you can switch to the internal speakers without unplugging the SPDIF Line Out NOTE ...

Page 32: ...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 c When you are satisfied with the sound level tap the Close button the X in the upper right corner to close this window If you have digital speakers you can also use SoundMAX to adjust the volume and perform sound b...

Page 33: ...dphones connector on the left side of the computer When the headphones connector is being used the internal speakers and Line Out are muted Microphone array Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with a built in microphone array 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 distan...

Page 34: ... stationary object and the other to a slot on the computer Secure the security lock with the key When moving the computer or opening the memory cover you must first remove the security lock from the computer To install a security lock 1 Locate the security lock slot on the computer lower right rear panel 2 Insert the security lock in the slot by following the security lock manufacturer instruction...

Page 35: ...de of the touch screen to remove dirt fingerprints or other debris Using the Computer 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 Tap the Windows Vista start button tap Help and Support User Guides and then tap Safety Comfort Guide ...

Page 36: ...e computer 1 Shut down the computer 2 Remove the power cord from the back of the computer 3 Remove all peripherals discs and cables such as USB drives CDs or DVDs and security cables 4 Place the computer face down on a soft cloth Moving the computer stand 1 Position yourself so you can easily reach the plastic security latch on the side of the computer stand 2 With one hand on the latch and the ot...

Page 37: ...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 Web sites North America and Asia Pacific English www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment return index html Europe Middle East Africa select your country region in the drop down list h41201 www4 hp...

Page 38: ...32 Getting Started Features may vary by model ...

Page 39: ...hrough all the software features Opening HP TouchSmart Software When you first turn on your computer the Windows Vista desktop opens To open the touch friendly HP TouchSmart software press the HP TouchSmart button on the lower right side of the computer Or double tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the desktop Opening HP TouchSmart Automatically You can set up HP TouchSmart to open automaticall...

Page 40: ...ght of the window Go to the Windows desktop Tap the Windows Vista icon in the upper left corner to minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Microsoft Windows desktop 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 In the homepage you need at least 5 ...

Page 41: ...re toward the bottom of your screen just like a scroll bar on your Windows desktop Use Windows Input Panel onscreen keyboard Tap inside a text box and the onscreen keyboard appears If a pencil and pad icon appears tap the icon Then use the onscreen keyboard to enter text CAUTION Because the HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology to avoid damaging the touch screen do not apply...

Page 42: ...o enter text using touch It can also recognize your handwriting and convert it to typewritten text Access an Input Panel by tapping inside an input dialog and then tapping the keypad icon to open the handwriting touch and text input tool If you do not see the Input Panel or if you want to adjust your touch settings tap the Windows Vista start button tap Control Panel Mobile PC and then tap Pen and...

Page 43: ...to the large tile area See the FAQ chapter for information on how to add change or delete tiles HP TouchSmart Browser HP TouchSmart Browser is a simple viewer for displaying live content in your HP TouchSmart homepage Its interface is different from that of Internet Explorer and can be more useful Use it in a large tile to monitor your favorite Web sites as they change content throughout the day T...

Page 44: ... Music folder on your hard drive you can access this folder by tapping the Windows Vista start button and then Music If you have downloaded iTunes and have an iTunes account not included the iTunes folder resides in this Music folder also Using the Settings button choose to access your music from either your Music folder on your hard drive or from your iTunes folder You cannot view both libraries ...

Page 45: ...o add special effects to your videos e mail videos to your friends and upload your videos to YouTube To use CyberLink YouCam Tap the Windows Vista start button All Programs CyberLink YouCam CyberLink YouCam then tap Tutorials or tap the Help icon to access the Help menu HP TouchSmart Calendar HP TouchSmart Calendar is a calendar where you manage your and your family s schedule You can view schedul...

Page 46: ... or by recording your own voice This is such a fun way to make notes to yourself or your family HP TouchSmart Weather Through the Settings button you can set up a tile to give a two day forecast for any city or zip code Not available in all countries regions HP TouchSmart Clock Personalize your HP TouchSmart Clock to show the time for one two or three different time zones ...

Page 47: ...to DVD Use the magicSpot feature to control the motion effects applied to your pictures CyberLink DVD Suite Includes various programs such as Power2Go YouCam LabelPrint and PowerDirector See the programs listed in this table for more details about the program features CyberLink Power2Go Record data and music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD for use on your computer Create custom...

Page 48: ...tant messages from HP Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Import audio video and other media files from videotape audiotape webcams or television broadcasts Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with a wmv extension Edit and preview files Send a movie in an e mail or upload it to a Web ser...

Page 49: ... can t I see all my music in HP TouchSmart Music on page 48 How do I get my songs from iTunes into HP TouchSmart Music on page 48 How do I find album art for my music on page 48 How do I create and edit a playlist of my songs on page 49 How do I delete songs on page 49 How do I create burn a CD or DVD of my music or photos on page 50 How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart on page 50 How do I mak...

Page 50: ...ap OK Your program shortcut appears as a small tile on the bottom of the HP TouchSmart homepage 9 Tap OK to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage How do I add a tile of a favorite Web site link To make your touch views more efficient add some often visited Web sites to either the large tile or the lower small tile area You can also add RSS feeds after you subscribe to them from a Web site 1 Open HP...

Page 51: ...ange 3 Select Delete the tile and then tap Yes 4 Tap OK Only the shortcut is deleted from the Tile View The program itself is not deleted How do I change the icons designating my tiles 1 Open HP TouchSmart and tap the Personalize button 2 Select the Pencil icon next to the shortcut you want to change 3 Enter your changes In the Enter Target Location box enter a URL or path and then enter the tile ...

Page 52: ... might try turning off the RSS feeds How do I get photos into my HP TouchSmart Photo library You can view any photos you have on your hard drive with HP TouchSmart Photos To get photos from your camera 1 Remove the memory card from your computer and insert it into the memory card reader on the lower right side of the computer Alternatively use the USB cable that came with the camera and connect th...

Page 53: ...r you do not want to show in the Photos tile in HP TouchSmart Photo 2 Right click the photo and click Properties 3 Click the General tab and Attributes click Hidden You can still see hidden folders in Windows Vista if you want by following this procedure 1 Click the Windows Vista start button 2 Click Control Panel and then click Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Folder Options 4 Click the Vie...

Page 54: ... Media Library is the default library To access songs from iTunes not preinstalled downloaded separately and add them to your music library 1 Download iTunes to your hard drive from www apple com downloads 2 Set up an account you must have Internet access to do so 3 Open the TouchSmart Music window by tapping the Music tile 4 Tap Settings and select Use my iTunes library 5 Tap Save How do I find a...

Page 55: ...ag individual songs into the playlist 4 To quickly add several selections tap Add to List Green circles with a plus sign appear next to each song in song list view and next to each album in album tile view 5 Tap the plus sign next to a song to add it to the playlist Repeat until the playlist is complete 6 To rearrange songs in the playlist drag the song out of the list and drop it into a different...

Page 56: ...at opens choose the media settings you want and select Burn A message appears if you have not inserted a writable disc telling you to do so now 7 Insert a CD or DVD The burning process starts How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart 1 To access the webcam tap the Video tile to start 2 At the bottom of the window tap the Webcam button 3 A viewing box opens on the screen and displays what the webcam...

Page 57: ...hard drive Or Download videos from the Internet 2 After you add your videos to the computer view them in HP TouchSmart Video How do I upload my videos to YouTube The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries regions You must create an account with YouTube before you can upload your videos to YouTube select models only You can set up an account with YouTube from HP TouchSmart Video 1 Open ...

Page 58: ...tilt the screen or move your physical position to be in sight For optimal sound recording you should be within one half meter 2 feet from the HP TouchSmart computer What is the time limit of my video recordings The video recording time is limited to 10 minutes if you plan to upload your video to YouTube What is the resolution of the HP TouchSmart webcam The webcam is VGA 640 x 480 resolution A B B...

Page 59: ...ou do not have external speakers choose SoundMAX Integrated speakers 5 Set your volume and click Next 6 Select your microphone if you do not have an external microphone choose SoundMAX Integrated microphone and click Next 7 Choose HP Webcam as your video and follow the rest of the instructions 8 Click Finish 9 Open the client and follow the directions to start a video chat How do I create and save...

Page 60: ...ed files in 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 How do I display the temperature and forecast for a city 1 Open HP TouchSmart and select the Weather tile 2 Tap the Settings button 3 Tap in the Set Location box and then use your keyboard or the onscreen keyboard to enter a city state ZIP or postal code 4 Tap th...

Page 61: ...t work close and restart HP TouchSmart If that does not work restart your computer If that does not work perform an application recovery First uninstall the program a From the Windows Vista desktop click Windows Vista start button Control Panel click Programs and then click Uninstall a program b Select the program you are having trouble with c Click Uninstall in the menu above the program list d R...

Page 62: ...56 Getting Started Features may vary by model ...

Page 63: ...eatures 41 Power2Go features 41 PowerDirector features 42 YouCam features 41 D digital audio connector 7 DVD drive using 19 DVD Play features 41 F FireWire IEEE 1394 3 H hard disk drive LED 8 Headphones 5 HP Pocket Media Drive bay 3 HP TouchSmart adding a shortcut 44 adding a Web site link 44 deleting a tile 45 finding information vi navigating 34 opening 33 personalizing 37 start button 3 turning...

Page 64: ...playlist creating 49 pocket media drive 3 power adapter connector 7 Power LED 8 Power Sleep button 3 Q Quick Launch 33 R receiver wireless keyboard and mouse 8 recycling old computer hardware 31 remote control features 3 IR receiver LED 8 Power Sleep button 23 sensor 23 using with HP TouchSmart 23 repetitive strain injury RSI see Safety Comfort Guide router installation 15 16 RSS feeds setting up ...

Page 65: ... 26 controls 3 Volume Mixer 26 W weather updates getting 54 webcam capturing video and snapshots 39 features 3 LED 8 position 52 setting up a video call 53 using with the microphone 38 viewing angle 52 webcam microphones position 52 Windows Media Center setup wizard 23 using the remote control 23 using to watch and record TV programs 20 Windows Movie Maker features 42 wired home network LAN connec...

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