HP (Hewlett-Packard) 1124 manual

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    User Guide[...]

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    Copyright Information The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard prod ucts and ser vices are set forth in the expr ess statements accompanying such product s and ser vices. Nothing herein should be construe d as constituting an additional warranty . HP shall not be liable for technical or ed itorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no [...]

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    T able of Contents iii T able of Contents Finding HP TouchSmart PC Informatio n ............................. ............................................ .................. v i W elcome ......................................................................................................................1 Features .................... .............[...]

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    iv User Guide (Features may var y by model) Connecting a Printer ................... ............................... .................................................................. 22 Connecting a printer that has a parallel port ......... ..................................................................... 22 Power Settings ...................[...]

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    T able of Contents v HP TouchSmart Notes .................... ............................... .............................. ............................ ..... 41 Handwritten or typed notes........ ........................................................................ ..................... .4 1 Voice notes........................... .............[...]

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    vi User Guide (Features may var y by model) 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  How-to videos about using HP T ouchSmar t features. On the HP T ouchSmar t home page, tap the Tu t o r i a l s tile to open it, and then tap a tutorial to view it. Or , visit www[...]

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    We l c o m e 1 W elcome Features The HP T ouchSmar t PC is a touch-enabled high-per for mance computer built into a high-definition * 50.8-cm (20-in) diagonal widescreen display. ** The slim computer offers fe atures such as an adjustable webcam, a CD/DVD and Blu-ray player and burner , Blue tooth capability , ambient lighting, USB por ts, a media [...]

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    2 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Cables and accessories What’ s in the box Power cord Use to connect computer to power source. Keyboard and mouse (wireless option shown with receiver) Use to control some functions and software, instead of using touch. Batteries installed (select models). Cleaning cloth Use to clean the touch screen. Set[...]

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    We l c o m e 3 Cables not included but that may be required Ethernet (LAN) cable Use to connect to a wired network. Coaxial cable Use to connect to an Internet connection with a cable modem, or to connect the TV signal source to the computer . Connector type may var y . S-Video cable Use to connect the TV signal source to the computer from a set-to[...]

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    4 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Fr ont and right side of the HP T ouchSmar t PC Features and configurations vary by model Item Description A LCD display optimized for touch State-of-the-art 50.8-cm (20-in) di agonal widescreen high-definition display with HP BrightView technology .* HP BrightView technology improves the contrast and clar[...]

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    We l c o m e 5 D Microphone array Use the built-in digital mi crophone array to record sound for your webcam videos, and to use instant me ssenger or chat software to have video chats online. The microphone is designed to provide a clean sound by filtering out ambient noise in your environment. It is designed to record from a distance of up to one-[...]

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    6 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Left side of the HP T ouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model Item Function A Vo l u m e a n d m u t e controls Adjust the sound level up or down, or mute the sound. B Ambient Light button (select models only) The HP T ouchSmar t Ambient Light cast s a glow from the computer base. Ambient Li[...]

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    We l c o m e 7 Back of the HP T o uchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model Item Function A Security lock slot Insert a security lock (sold separately), which enables you to secure your computer from theft and unwanted changes. B Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to the Internet through your wired network. C USB 2.0 por ts (3) Co[...]

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    8 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity in dicator light-emitting diodes (L EDs) on your HP T ouchSmar t PC: K S-Video In (TV tuner models only) Capture analog video from a video ca mera, or connect to a set-top box for TV input. LED What it does A W ebcam Indicates webcam activity . B[...]

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    We l c o m e 9 Connecting the Power Source Route the power cord through the opening in the comput er stand and plug the power cord directly into the back of the computer . Plug the power cord into an AC power source through a surge protector/uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Cable Management The HP T ouchSmart PC includes an easy-to-use cable-ma [...]

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    10 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Computer Stand The HP T ouchSmar t PC is shipped with the computer stand secured 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. Then, if you want to change the angle of the HP T ouchSmar t PC, hold each side of the com[...]

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    We l c o m e 11 Computer Swivel The computer allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Select models only Y our wireless keyboard and mouse are easy to set up. Ju st remove the batter y tabs from both the keyboard and the mouse. Also, make sure the Power switch on th e bottom of the mouse is in the On posi[...]

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    12 User Guide (Features may var y by model) 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. The keyboard and mouse should wo rk immediately after you pull the batter y tabs to activate the preinstalled batteries , and then turn on the mo[...]

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    We l c o m e 13 Ambient Light Select models only The HP T ouchSmar t Ambient Light casts a cool white glow from the base of the computer . By default, the Ambient Light is turned off when you turn on the computer . Press the Ambient Light button on the left side of the computer to turn the Ambient Light on. Adding Hardware and Software HP T ouchSma[...]

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    14 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Connecting to the Internet Y our HP T ouchSmar t PC is designed to support a wire less (select models only) or wired LAN that connects your computer to other devices, such as printers an d other PCs. The network connection to the Internet is usually through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL][...]

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    We l c o m e 15 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), if one is required. 4 Connect the DSL [...]

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    16 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Bluetooth Devices Select models only Some models of the HP T ouchSmar t PC are Bluetoot h-enabled, so that you can connect all kinds of Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. Bluetooth device s create a personal area network (P AN), which connects other Bluetooth devices, such as computers, phones, printers,[...]

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    We l c o m e 17 Connecting the TV signal source to the computer Select models only T o connect a TV signal to the computer , your computer needs a TV tuner , which is included with select models only . Y ou also may need to purchase some cables separately . Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to the TV In ( A ) conne[...]

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    18 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Using a set-top box with Windows Media Center (optional step) Sold separately Refer to your set-top box documentation for more details. 1 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-V ideo In connector ( A ), located at the back of the computer behind the connector cover . Connect the other end of the cable to your[...]

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    We l c o m e 19 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. When you are selecting TV channels in Windows Media Center , it enables the remote control to work with your set-top box. 1 Connect the IR emitter cable ( A ) to the IR Out connector ( D ) on the back [...]

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    20 User Guide (Features may var y by model) 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  Headphones Connecting analog speakers For 2.0 powered speakers, connect the speaker[...]

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    We l c o m e 21 T o enable digital speakers or an audio receiver , use the SoundMAX software that came with the computer: 1 Ta p t h e SoundMAX icon on the taskbar . 2 Ta p t h e Vo l u m e button. 3 In the SPDIF area, select the Default button. 4 Configure the sound to your preferences by using the SoundMAX Listening Experience, Recording Experien[...]

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    22 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Configuring sound for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, configure audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Ta p t h e Star t button. 2 Ta p Windows Media Center . 3 Follow the directions for setting up sound, and tap Finish when done. Headphones Use you[...]

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    We l c o m e 23 Power Settings Basic power settings help conser ve energy or enha nce computer per formance. Y ou can also customize power settings for your computer hardware. For example, you can set your computer to go to sleep after a specified period of inactivity . If the computer is in Sleep mode, it “wakes up,” or re-loads faster than wh[...]

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    24 User Guide (Features may var y by model) T o turn off the monitor from the keyboard:  Press the Fn key and simultaneously press the F9 key to turn off the monitor if you are leaving for some time. The computer continues to run; this is a power-saving feature.  Press Fn + F9 again to turn the monitor on again. Installing a Security Lock A s[...]

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    We l c o m e 25 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 cleaning to remove any p[...]

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    26 User Guide (Features may var y by model) The following graphic shows correct body and monitor positioning: The following graphic shows incorrect usage: Recycling Y our Old Computer Hardware Dis posi ng o f ele ctr onic was te re spon sib ly ha s bee n an HP pr iori ty f or mo re t han 2 0 ye ars. If th is co mpu ter is a replacement for an older[...]

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    Software Over view 27 Software Over view What Is HP T ouchSmar t Software? The HP T ouchSmar t software suite comes preinstalled on your new computer . HP T ouchSmart is designed to maximize the touch features on your new computer . Y ou can personalize HP T ouchSmart for quick access to your favorite online programs, the W eb, and R SS feeds. From[...]

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    28 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Go to the Windows desktop Ta p t h e Windows 7 icon in the upper-left corner to minimize HP T ouchSmar t and go to the Microsoft Windows desktop. Scroll browsing T o 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. Ther[...]

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    Software Over view 29 T ouch T echniques Outside HP T ouchSmar t Software T o use software and navigate the Windows desktop, you can use the touch screen, keyboard, mouse, or remote control (included with select models only). Some tasks, such as HP T ouchSmar t programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your favorite programs, are better suited [...]

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    30 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Except for the Music tile, applications close as they are dragged to the lower tile row . Y ou can play and control music at any time by using the music icon s that appear at the top right of the screen. Creating new tiles 1 Open the HP T ouchSmar t homepage by clicking the HP T ouchSmar t icon. 2 Ta p t [...]

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    Software Over view 31 Hiding tiles T o temporarily hide a tile: 1 From the HP T ouchSmar t homepage, tap the Personalize button. 2 In the list of tiles, ta p a tile that is enabled. 3 Ta p Hide tile in HP T ouchSmar t in the Vi sibility field. 4 Ta p Done to save your changes and retur n to the HP T ouchSmar t homepage. The tile you disabled is now[...]

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    32 User Guide (Features may var y by model) RSS Feeds Not available in all countries/regions RSS is a more efficient way of getting information from W eb sites and blogs. Instead of searching for updated news and information, you receive updates in the form of a live feed, called an RSS (really simple syndication) feed. Some RSS feeds distribute ot[...]

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    Software Over view 33 Photo librar y Y ou can view any photos you have on your hard drive with HP T ouchSmar t Photos. T o get photos from your camera: 1 Remove the memor y card from your camera, and inse rt it into the memor y card reader on the lower- right side of the computer . (Alternatively , use the USB cable that came with the camera, and c[...]

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    34 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Hiding photos Y ou can hide some of your photos so they do not show up in HP T ouchSmart Photo. 1 From your Windows desktop, browse to the photo or fo lder you do not want to show in the Photos tile in HP T ouchSmar t Photo. 2 Right-click the photo, and click Properties . 3 Click the General tab, and Attr[...]

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    Software Over view 35 Moving music files into HP T ouchSmart Music First, put music files on your hard drive in your Music folder: 1 Click the Start button, and click Music . 2 Navigate to the librar y where you wa nt your music stored—either the Mu sic folder or the iT unes folder within the Music folder—and open the librar y . 3 Put music int[...]

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    36 User Guide (Features may var y by model) 5 Press Finish when the album is identified, and wait wh ile the album information downloads (cover art, date of production, and more). Y ou can also create your own ar t: 1 Find a piece of art on the Inter net and download it to your hard drive. Y ou might find the ar twork of the or iginal CD cover , an[...]

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    Software Over view 37 Music Store Not available in all countries/regions. Internet connection required. The Music Store option within the Musi c tile gives you free access to million s of songs. If you do not have a subscription to Rhapsody , you can still hear 30 se conds of any song in its catalogs. With a (free) subscription to Rhapsody (select [...]

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    38 User Guide (Features may var y by model) W ebcam and microphone A built-in webcam and microphone array are located at the top of your computer . Use them to capture videos and have video chats and conference calls us ing instant messaging software (download the instant messaging software of your choice; it is not included with HP T ouchSmar t). [...]

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    Software Over view 39 Making a video 1 T o access the webcam, tap the Vid eo tile to start. 2 At the bottom of the window , tap the We b c a m button. 3 A viewing box opens on the screen and displays wh at the webcam sees; tilt the screen or move yourself to get a better view . 4 If you need time to set up, tap the 3 Second Delay check box. T ap it[...]

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    40 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Uploading videos to Y ouT ube The Y ouT ube W eb site is not available in all countries/regions. Y ou must create an account with Y ouT ube before you can upload your videos to Y ouT ube (select models only). Y ou can set up an account with Y ouT ube from HP T ouchSmar t V ideo. 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, an[...]

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    Software Over view 41 HP T ouchSmar t Movie Themes With the Movie Themes option on the V ideo tile, you can make your movies have the same look and feel as some of your favorite films. T ap the tile to open it, and view your options, such as a classic black and white look, or a science fiction look and feel. HP T ouchSmar t Calendar HP T ouchSmar t[...]

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    42 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Deleting notes T o delete a note: 1 Open HP T ouchSmar t, and select the Notes tile. 2 Press and drag the note to delete into the Recycle Bin in the bottom right corner of the window . 3 Ta p t h e Recycle Bin icon to open it, tap to select the it ems you want to delete, and then tap the Delete Selected b[...]

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    Software Over view 43 HP T ouchSmar t Recipe Box Not available in all countries/regions. Internet connection required. The R ecipe Box ti le is a n inte racti ve wa y to hav e yo ur computer dictate recipe ingredients and procedures while you cook. As you do the preparation and cookin g, the computer talks you through it. If you need more time, you[...]

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    44 User Guide (Features may var y by model) HP T ouchSmar t Netflix Not available in all countries/regions An Internet connection and a Netflix account is requ ired. With Netflix you can instantly watch movies (even some new releases) and TV episodes streamed from Netflix to your computer . T ap the tile to open it and follow the directions. Live T[...]

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    Software Over view 45 CyberLink Power2Go  Record data and music files.  Record a copy of an existing music or data CD for use on your computer .  Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from .wav , .mp3, or .wma files. Y ou can play th ese CDs on your home or car stereo.  Copy and share data files.  Create archive[...]

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    Remote Control 47 Remote Contr ol Using the remote contr ol Select models only The remote control works with Windows Media Center and other software. This remote control helps you navigate on the computer just as a TV remote contro l helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie in a DVD player .[...]

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    48 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Remote control buttons 1 On/Off — Puts the computer into and out of a power-reduced Sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off. 2 Visualization — Displays visual imager y synchronized to the sound of the music tracks. 3 Music — (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Music Librar y window in Window[...]

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    Remote Control 49 21 A/V source button — For HP T ouchSmart 600 PC game console models only . 22 Picture — (Windows Media Center only) Opens the Pictures Library window . 23 Vid e o — (W indows Media Center only) Opens the Videos Library window . 24 Live TV — (Windows Media Center only) Displays the full-screen view of live TV . Moves a TV [...]

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    Software T roubleshooting and System Recover y 51 Software T roubleshooting and System Recover y Software T r oubleshooting Y our computer uses the operating system and installe d software programs during normal operation. If your computer works improperly or stops because of the software, you may be able to repair it. Some software repairs are as [...]

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    52 User Guide (Features may var y by model) Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows 7 includes a feature that enables you to restore your computer configuration to a configuration that was in use before the current software problem existed. The feature does this by creating a restore point where it records the co mputer settings at that time and[...]

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    Software T roubleshooting and System Recover y 53 T o uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel . b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program . c Select the program you want to remove, and then click Uninstall . d Click Ye s if you want to [...]

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    54 User Guide (Features may var y by model) System Recover y System recover y completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created. System recover y reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However , you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the comput er at the factor y . This[...]

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    Software T roubleshooting and System Recover y 55 System recover y options Y ou should attempt a system recover y in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F1 1 key on the keyboard during system startup. 3 Through recover y discs that you create. 4 Through re[...]

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    56 User Guide (Features may var y by model) 6 If you are prompted to back up your fi les, and you have not done so, select Back up your files first (recommended) button, and then tap Next . Other wise, select Recover without backing up your files button, and then tap Next . System recover y begins. After system recover y is complete, tap Finish to [...]

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    Software T roubleshooting and System Recover y 57 Additional T r oubleshooting For additional troubleshooting solutions, refer to the following:  HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant helps you maintain your PC per formance and resolve problems faster with automated updates, onboard diagno stics, and guided assistance. T o open HP Support As[...]

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    Index 59 Index Numerics 32-bit system 13 64-bit system 13 A AC adapter 9 adapter, composite video-to-S-Video 18 album art 35 Ambient Light feature 6 , 13 audio Line In connector 6 Line Out connector 7 troubleshooting 20 Windows Media Center 22 B backup 53 backup discs, creating 53 Bluetooth antenna features 4 using 16 Browser tile 31 button compute[...]

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    60 User Guide (Features may var y by model) HP TouchSmart cleaning the touch screen 25 finding information vi navigating 27 opening 27 start button 5 updating the computer software 44 using the software 27 what is it 27 I Internet connection 14 IR emitter cable connecting to a set-top box 19 cable connecting to computer 19 port 7 IR receiver, remot[...]

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    Index 61 set-top box connecting to computer 19 remote emitter cable for 19 with Windows Media Center 18 sleep mode 14 slideshows, making 33 software reinstalling 52 repairing 51 updating 44 upgrading 13 software programs DVD Play 44 songs, deleting 36 SoundMAX connecting speakers 21 enabling digital speaker or audio receiver 21 microphones 22 speak[...]

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    Part number: 575631-001[...]