HP 22 Inch KQ437AA manual Adding a Web site link to HP TouchSmart, Selecting tiles to view or hide

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Adding a Web site link to HP TouchSmart

1Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Personalize button.

2Select Add a tile.

3Select Web site, and then tap Next.

4Type in the entire URL for the Web site of your choice, starting with www or the equivalent (for example, www.hp.com/go/touchsmart). Or select Choose from a list to select a Web site from the list of Internet Explorer favorites.

5The option to check the box to display the Web icon may be grayed out if one is not available. You can choose an icon from those displayed below the check box instead. Otherwise, it will display a sample Web page. Your Web site link appears as a small tile on the bottom of the HP TouchSmart homepage.

6Tap OK to return to the HP TouchSmart homepage.

7You can drag it to the top row, if you want. Some added Web sites display a globe icon.

8Your Web site link will display in the HP TouchSmart Browser. See “HP TouchSmart Browser” on page 56 for more information.

Selecting tiles to view or hide

1Open HP TouchSmart, and tap the Personalize button.

2Tap a tile to show or hide it. When it is hidden, the icon and tile name are dimmed.

3Tap OK to save your changes and return to the HP TouchSmart homepage.

NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 large tiles to be able to scroll through the top list and there must be a minimum of 13 small tiles to be able to scroll through the list on the bottom of the screen.

Some of the default large tiles may include: Photo, Music, Video, and Clock.

Some of the small tiles may include: Weather (select models only), Help and Support, Tutorial, Games, and Internet Explorer.

34Getting Started

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Contents Welcome to the next generation of computers Copyright Information Table of Contents Using the HP TouchSmart Software Index Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information Features of the HP TouchSmart PC Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PCFeatures and configurations vary by model Description Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PCWindows Vista start button , tap the Arrow button Features and configurations vary by model Connector Function Left side of the HP TouchSmart PCRemoving the Connector Cover Back of the HP TouchSmart PCConnector Function Activity LED indicator lights What it doesConnecting the power source Cable ManagementGetting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Adjust the Angle of the Computer Stand Using the Wireless Keyboard or MouseSynchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse AB CTurning the HP TouchSmart PC On and Off Turning on the HP TouchSmart PCChanging power settings Connecting to the InternetTurning off the HP TouchSmart PC Setting up a wireless home network Setting up a wired home network Adjusting the Ambient Light Using Bluetooth DevicesSelect models only Using the CD/DVD Drive Adding Hardware and SoftwareUpgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware Updating your HP TouchSmart softwareConnecting the TV signal source to the computer Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top box Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizardUsing the remote control with Windows Media Center Connecting analog speakers Sound OptionsGetting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Adjusting speaker volume Connecting a Printer Installing a Security Lock Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Recycling Your Old Computer HardwareWhat is HP TouchSmart software? Opening the HP TouchSmart softwareNavigating in HP TouchSmart Action DescriptionAction Description Using the onscreen keyboard Personalizing your HP TouchSmart Software Moving tiles aroundAdding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmart Select Add a tileAdding a Web site link to HP TouchSmart Selecting tiles to view or hideHP TouchSmart Photo Opening HP TouchSmart FasterEditing or deleting an added tile Adding photos to your photo library Viewing your photo collectionViewing a photo slideshow Tap Folders, or All Photos, or Removable DriveUploading your photos to Snapfish Printing your photosEditing your photos HP TouchSmart Music Creating a CD or DVD of your photosSelecting a music library Playing your CDsMedia controls Button What it doesPlaying your playlist Creating a playlist of your favorite songsDeleting a playlist Deleting songs from your music library Creating music CDsAdding your videos to the computer HP TouchSmart VideoWatching your videos Creating videos with the webcam Uploading your videos to YouTubeSelect Keep or Discard Select Dates or FoldersCapturing, editing, and recording videos Tap Upload to YouTubeWebcam and Microphone Playing your DVDsCapturing webcam video and snapshots Having a video chat or making conference callsHP TouchSmart Calendar Scheduling a calendar event and setting a reminderTap Add Event Viewing calendar events HP TouchSmart NotesDeleting a calendar event Creating a handwritten or typed note Creating a voice note Deleting text and voice notesHP TouchSmart Weather Displaying the temperature and forecast for a citySelect Fahrenheit or Celsius HP TouchSmart Clock Displaying the time for up to three placesSetting up RSS feeds HP TouchSmart RSS ReaderImporting a list of RSS feeds Tap SubscribeHP TouchSmart Browser Using the HP TouchSmart Software Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software Software Quick Reference Table With this program You canWith this program You can Index Getting Started LED Part number