HP (Hewlett-Packard) KQ436AA-NOOS manuale d’uso

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T able of Contents iii T able of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Informatio n ............................. ............................................ .................. v i Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmar t PC ........................................................................1 Features of the HP TouchSmart PC ... ......................[...]

iv Getting Started Sound Options ........................... ............................... ........................................................ .......... 22 Connecting analog speakers ........ .................................................. ......................................... 22 Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an au dio [...]

T able of Contents v HP TouchSmart Video .................... ............................... .............................. ............................ ..... 44 Adding your videos to the comput er ............................ ............................................................. 44 Watching your videos ............... ....................[...]

vi Getting Started Finding HP T ouchSmar t PC Information T y pe of information Where to find  Set up your HP T ouchSmar t PC. Setup poster  Find features of the computer hardware.  Connect to the Internet.  Learn about HP T ouchSmar t and other software.  Connect a television signal. HP T ouchSmar t PC Getting Started guide (this gu[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 1 Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmar t PC Features of the HP T ouchSmar t PC The HP T ouchSmar t PC is a fun and engaging touch- enabled high perfor mance computer built into a high-definition * 22" diagonal widescreen display . The slim an d stylish computer offers an engaging touch experience, along with [...]

2 Getting Started Fr ont and right side of the HP T ouchSmar t PC Features and configurations vary by model G C A B E F H I J O K N L M E DD Item Description A LCD display optimized for T ouch The HP T ouchSmar t PC integrates a state-of-the-art 22-in (56-cm) diagonal widescreen high-definition display wi th HP BrightView technology .* The HP Brigh[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 3 D Microphone array Use the built-in digital micr ophone array 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 filter out ambient noise in your environment, to provide a cleaner sound. It is designed to record from [...]

4 Getting Started Left side of the HP T ouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model N Wireless keyboard and mouse Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP T ouchSmar t PC. O Internal Speakers Use the built-in, high-quality st ereo speakers for a powerful media experience when listening to music, or when watching your home video[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 5 Removing the Connector Cover T o remove the connector cover on the back of the computer , insert your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the cover , and pull gently . Replace the connector cover by aligning the hooks on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the computer , and then pressin[...]

6 Getting Started C Digital Audio port (SPDIF Out) Connect to your home theater system or your surround sound digital speakers. Supports 4.1 and 5.1 speakers. D Audio line out Connect external 2.0 and 2.1 powered speakers. E TV In (select models only) Connect your TV signal source to watch, record, and pause live TV . This is an F-type coaxial (A T[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 7 Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity indicator light-emit ting diodes (LEDs) on your HP T ouchSmar t PC: H G B C D E F A LED What it does A Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from a software application. Setting of the event reminder is available in select soft[...]

8 Getting Started Connecting the power source Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (brick), and the power 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 pr otector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management T[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 9 2 Route your cables through the cable 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 ca bles through the notch ( B ) in[...]

10 Getting Started Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand The HP T ouchSmar t PC is shipped with the computer st and collapsed against the back of the computer . T o 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 HP T ouchSmar t PC, h[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 11 Synchr onizing the wireless keyboard or mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse are pre-synchroni zed for your convenience, to work with your HP T ouchSmar t PC. They should work immediately af ter pulling the batter y tabs, which activate the pre-installed batteries, and tu rning the mouse switch on ( B ). Y [...]

12 Getting Started T urning the HP T ouchSmar t PC On and Off T urning on the HP T ouchSmar t PC After you finish setting up your HP T ouchS mar t PC, press the Power/Sleep button ( A ) on the top-right side of the computer to turn it on. Complete the initial setup by following the onscreen instructions. Please be patient while the setup process co[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 13 T urning off the HP T ouchSmar t PC Ta p t h e Windows Vista star t button , tap the Arrow button next to the Lock icon, and then select Shut Down . Changing power settings Y ou can choose basic power settings that can help conser ve energy or enhance computer perfor mance. Y ou can also customize power sett[...]

14 Getting Started Setting up a wireless home network First-time wireless network in stallation requires that you: 1 Purchase high-speed Internet ser vice from an Internet ser vice provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cabl e). This may be provided by the ISP . 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is req[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 15 Setting up a wired home network First-time wired network installation requires that you: 1 Purchase high-speed Internet ser vice from an Internet ser vice provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cabl e). This may be provided by the ISP . 3 Purchase and install a wired router (s old separately), [...]

16 Getting Started 6 Add other computers or devices to your wired network: a Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router , and then shut down your HP T ouchSmar t PC and the computers you want to add to your network. b For each wired computer , connect one end of an Ether net cable to the LAN connector on the computer , and then connec[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 17 Adding Hardware and Software Some HP T ouchSmar t PCs feature a Windows V ista 64-bi t system, and may not be compatible with all of the software you install or all of the hardware yo u add. Make sure your hardware and software are compatible with the operating system. * Upgrading your HP T ouchSmart PC hard[...]

18 Getting Started Using the TV T uner to W atch and Record TV Pr ograms on the HP T ouchSmar t PC Select models only Y ou can watch and record your favorite TV programs by using Windows Media Center . All of the menus in Windows Media Center are accessible through touch, as well as your remote control, keyboard, and mouse. TV tuners and remote con[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 19 T o connect the TV signal source to your HP T ouchSmar t PC: 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to the TV In (NTSC/A TSC) ( A ) connector located on the back of the computer behind the connector cover . Or Connect an S-Video cable to the S-V ideo In connector ( B ), located[...]

20 Getting Started Setting up the HP T o uchSmart PC with a set-top box Select models only If your TV signal requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box, you must connect the IR emitter cable to the computer and your set-top box to use the remote control properly . TV tuners and remote controls are included in s[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 21 Using the remote contr ol with Windows Media Center Select models only Y ou can use the remote control within Windows Media Center to watch and record TV programs, and to perfor m many other activities. TV tuners and remote co ntrols are included in select models only . Press the arrow buttons to select a sh[...]

22 Getting Started Sound Options Y our HP T ouchSmar t PC supports the following speaker options:  Built-in analog stereo speakers  Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers  Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers  Audio receiver Connecting analog speakers For 2.0 powered speakers, connect the speaker cable to the Audio line out connector o[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 23 Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver Connect 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 digital speakers or an audio receiver to the SPDIF line out (orange) connector on the back of the computer behind the connector cover , and then use the following procedure to enable the speakers or audio receiver . If nec[...]

24 Getting Started Adjusting speaker volume Y our HP T ouchSmar t PC has several ways to adjust th e speaker volume. Y ou can use the volume controls on the side of the computer or the Microsoft V olume icon on the taskbar; or , if you are using digital speakers, you can also adjust the volume by using SoundMAX. 1 Use the V olume buttons on the rig[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 25 Configuring sound for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured th e speakers, use the following procedure to configure audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Ta p t h e Windows V ista start button . 2 Ta p Windows Media Center . 3 Scroll to the T asks menu, tap settings , Ge[...]

26 Getting Started Installing a Security Lock A security lock (sold separately) enables you to secu re your computer from theft and unwanted changes. A security lock is a key lock device that has a wire ca ble attached. Y ou attach one end of the cable to your desk (or other stationar y object) and the other to this slot on the computer . Secure th[...]

Getting to Know the HP T ouchSmart PC 27 Cleaning the HP T ouchSmar t PC Screen Before cleaning the touch screen, you must disable it by turning off the computer . If the computer is not turned off, the touch screen is enabled, and you could lose data while cleaning it. For optimal touch perfor mance, the HP T ouchSmar t PC screen requires periodic[...]

28 Getting Started Using the Computer with Safety and Comfor t Before you begin using the computer , arrange the comput er and your work area to maintain your comfor t and productivity . Refer to the Safety & Comfor t Guide for important ergonomic infor mation:  Ta p t h e Windows V ista start button , tap Help and Suppor t , User Guides , a[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 29 Using the HP T ouchSmar t Software What is HP T o uchSmart software? The HP T ouchSmar t software suite brings digital life to your fingertips, and makes it fun to access your photos, videos, music, and other software programs . Y ou can personalize HP T ouchSmart for quick access to your favorite programs, the [...]

30 Getting Started Navigating in HP T ouchSmar t Y ou can use touch, a stylus (purchased separately), or the wireless keyboard and mouse to select and deselect items in HP T ouchSmar t. When you are in the HP T ouchSmar t software, you have additional ways to access and navigate programs. Action Description Go to HP T ouchSmar t homepage Ta p t h e[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 31 Because this touch technology is sensitive, HP reco mmends that you handle the touch screen with care. Please review the following cautions: Resize tiles in the top row of the HP T ouchSmar t homepage. Press and drag the sides of the tile with two fingers. Move an HP T ouchSmar t tile to a new location Press and[...]

32 Getting Started Using the onscreen keyboard The onscreen keyboard or Windows T o uch Input Panel enables you to enter text by using touch. It can also recognize your handwriting and conv ert it to plain type-written text. Y ou can access a T ouch Input Panel by tapping inside an input dialog, and then ta pping the keypad icon to open the handwri[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 33 Personalizing your HP T ouchSmar t Software Moving tiles ar ound When you open the HP T ouchSmar t software, you will see large and small tiles, which are shortcuts to various programs in HP T ouchSmar t and links to vari ous W eb sites. Use the upper , large tile area for programs you use often, and use the low[...]

34 Getting Started Adding a W eb site link to HP T ouchSmar t 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and tap the Personalize button. 2 Select Add a tile . 3 Select We b s i t e , and then tap Next . 4 T ype in the entire URL for the W eb site of your choice, star ting with www or the equivalent (for example, www .hp.com/go/touchsmar t). Or select Choose from a li[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 35 Editing or deleting an added tile 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, 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 T arget Location box, enter the UR L or path, and then enter the tile name of the program or W eb site by using the to[...]

36 Getting Started Adding photos to your photo librar y When you connect an external device such as a di gital camera, Microsoft Windows V ista detects your external device and displays a message asking if you want to view , copy , or transfer your images to the computer . Y ou have several ways to add photos to yo ur photo librar y on the computer[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 37 Uploading your photos to Snapfish 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Photo tile. 2 Ta p t h e Upload Photos button at the bottom of the window . 3 T ap the green circle with the + (plus sign) next to the photo you want to upload. The photo moves to the list on the right side of the wind ow . Repeat this step[...]

38 Getting Started Editing your photos Y ou can make changes to your photos in HP T ouchSma r t Photo. Some of the editing features include removing red-eye, cropping, auto-correcting, and ro tating images. When you ed it a photo, you always have the option to revert to th e original image at a later time. T o crop a photo: 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, [...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 39 T o adjust red-eye, or to ro tate or auto-correct a photo: 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Photo tile. 2 T ap anywhere on a photo to select it. When you select a photo, the photo editing window opens. 3 Select an editing option:  Auto-Enhance: This option auto-corrects for contrast and brightness.  [...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a music librar y Y ou can use Windows Media Player or iT unes (downloa ded separately) to add your songs to your music librar y . HP T ouchSmar t can play music from only on e music librar y at a time. The default setting is Windows Media Player . If you want to use your iT un es librar y , open the T ouchSmart Music wi[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 41 Media contr ols Media controls are located in the upper right of th e HP T ouchSmar t software window . These are always there and control music only . When a song is playing, the track name is displayed in the media controls window . T o use the Media controls: T o adjust volume for music in HP T ouchSmar t Mus[...]

42 Getting Started Creating a playlist of your favorite songs Y ou can create a playlist by simply drag ging your songs to the Playlist window . 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Music tile. 2 Select Album , and then select an album to add songs to your playlist. 3 Y ou can drag an entire album into the playlist on th e right. Or , tap on the [...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 43 Deleting songs fr om your music librar y T o delete a song from your music librar y , you must open the program where you added your music, such as Windows Media Player or iT unes, and delete it there. Creating music CDs T o record, or burn * , a CD of your songs, you must use a CD recording program, such as Cyb[...]

44 Getting Started HP T ouchSmar t V ideo With HP T ouchSmar t V ideo, you can capture your vide os with the built-in webcam, play them back, and then upload them to Y ouT ube with the touch of a finger . Y our videos can be displayed by date or by folder , or you can view all your videos at once. Just scroll up or down to find the video you want. [...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 45 T o adjust volume for videos in HP T ouchSmar t Vi de o, use the volume controls in the Video window . Additionally , make sure to adjust the volume controls on the right side of the HP T ouchSmar t PC, or on the keyboard. T o view both volume contro ls in one place, press and hold (o r with the mouse, right-cli[...]

46 Getting Started 4 Ta p Upload to Y ouT ube . 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a Y o uT ube account, or you can enter your name and password of an existing Y ouT ube account. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish uploading your video to Y ouT ube. Capturing, editing, and recording videos T o create a DVD of your videos, you can[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 47 Playing your DVDs 1 Insert your DVD into the DVD drive by pushing the disc directly into the slot drive, with the label facing the front of the computer . 2 From the AutoPlay window , select a pr ogram to play your DVD, such as DVD Play or Windows Media Player . 3 Use the media controls in the DVD playing progra[...]

48 Getting Started Capturing webcam video and snapshots Y ou can use HP T ouchSmar t to take snapshots and reco rd video. See “Creating videos with the webcam” on page 45 and “Capturing, editing, and recording videos” on page 46. Y ou can also use CyberLink Y ouCam to capture webc am video and snapshots, add fun effects to your videos, e-ma[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 49 HP T ouchSmar t Calendar HP T ouchSmar t Calendar is a shared calendar where you can manage your family’ s schedule. Y ou can also view scheduled events for today and tomorrow . Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder Events are displayed on the HP T ouchSmar t homepage if the calendar icon is loca [...]

50 Getting Started V iewing calendar events Y ou can pre-view events for today and tomorrow (first two events per day). Y ou can view your schedule by day , week, or month. 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and tap the Calendar tile. 2 Select Ye a r , Month , We e k , or Day . 3 Lightly press and drag your finger horizontally acro ss the screen to scroll thr[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 51 Creating a handwritten or typed note W ritten notes can be typed, handwritten by touch, or drawn with a stylus (purchased separately). 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Notes tile. 2 Select the Notepad icon at the bottom of the window . 3 Select a paper color by selecting the Paper icon on the left, and the[...]

52 Getting Started Creating a voice note 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Notes tile. 2 Select the Microphone icon at the bottom of the screen. 3 Ta p t h e Record button to record a shor t message. 4 Ta p t h e Stop button to stop recording your message. 5 Ta p t h e Play button to review your message. 6 Ta p Keep or Cancel . T ap Done to sa[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 53 HP T ouchSmar t W eather Select models only HP T ouchSmar t has a link to a two-day weather forecast. Displaying the temperature and forecast for a city 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the W eather tile. 2 Ta p t h e Settings button. 3 T ap in the Set Location box, and then use your ke yboard or the onscreen [...]

54 Getting Started HP T ouchSmar t Clock From the HP T ouchSmar t homepage, you can view all th ree clocks in the large Clock tile, or you can view the main clock in the smaller Clock tile. Displaying the time for up to three places 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Clock tile. 2 Ta p t h e Clock area in the center of the window to edit the ti[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 55 HP T ouchSmar t RSS Reader HP T ouchSmart includes an RSS (Really Simple Syndicat ion) Feeds Reader that enables you to subscribe to RSS feeds from W eb sites you choose. RSS feeds contain frequently updated content that is published by a news or blog W eb site. Some RSS feeds distribute other types of digital c[...]

56 Getting Started HP T ouchSmar t Br owser The current version of HP T ouchSmar t Browser is a simple viewer that is intended to display live content in your HP T ouchSmar t homepage. Use it in a large tile to monitor your favorite W eb sites as they change content throughout the day . See “Adding a W eb site li nk to HP T ouchSmar t” on page [...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 57 Here are tips for using the HP T ouchSmar t Browser:  Selecting: Drag one finger over an area to select it.  Scrolling: Placing two fingers on the screen at the same time (usually two fing ers on one hand), will allow you to scroll up and down on a page. T o scroll up, press two fingers on the bottom of th[...]

58 Getting Started Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software With the HP T ouchSmar t PC, you always have the flexib ility to use various ways to navigate the desktop, search the W eb, and work with various programs on your computer . Y ou can use the touch screen, keyboard, mouse, stylus (purchased separately), or remote control[...]

Using the HP T ouchSmart Software 59 Software Quick Reference T able Some of the software listed in the following table is incl uded with select models only . The following table is not a complete list of all the software included with your computer . T o open any of these programs, tap the Windows Vista star t button , tap All Programs , select th[...]

60 Getting Started CyberLink LabelPrint  Print labels to attach directly to a disc.  Create song title inserts for your CD cases. CyberLink PowerDirector  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. HP T otal Care Advisor ?[...]

Index 61 Index A Ambient Light adjusting 16 button 4 Audio line in connector 4 Audio line out connector 6 Auto-Start 35 B Bluetooth antenna features 2 using Bluetooth devices 16 button Ambient Light 4 computer power/sleep 3 DVD control 3 HP TouchSmart 3 C cable management 8 cable router clip 6 calendar using HP TouchSmart Calendar 49 camera using t[...]

62 Getting Started HP TouchSmart Calendar deleting an event 50 scheduling an event 49 synchronizing with Microsoft Windows Vista calendar 50 using 49 viewing events 50 HP TouchSmart Clock, setting 54 HP TouchSmart Music creating a playlist 42 using 39 HP TouchSmart Notes using 50 HP TouchSmart Photo using 35 HP TouchSmart RSS Reader setting up RSS [...]

Index 63 S Safety & Comfort Guide 28 safety warnings 28 security lock slot 6 set-top box connecting to computer 20 remote emitter cable for 20 using with HP TouchSmart PC 20 slideshow, viewing 36 software updating 17 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 59 CyberLink LabelPrint 60 CyberLink Power2Go 59 CyberLink PowerDirector 60 CyberLink YouCa[...]

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