HP IQ504 KQ436AA-NOOS manual Creating videos with the webcam, Uploading your videos to YouTube

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To adjust volume for videos in HP TouchSmart Video, use the volume controls in the Video window. Additionally, make sure to adjust the volume controls on the right side of the HP TouchSmart PC, or on the keyboard. To view both volume controls in one place, press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar. Select Open Volume Mixer, and adjust both the Speaker volume slider and the HP TouchSmart Video volume slider (scroll to the right in the Applications area to view

HP TouchSmart Video). (To view the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, minimize HP TouchSmart and go to the Windows desktop by tapping the HP TouchSmart House icon on the upper left corner to get back to the HP TouchSmart homepage, then tapping the Windows icon on the upper left corner.)

Creating videos with the webcam

1Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile.

2Tap Webcam at the bottom of the window.

3Tap the Record button to start recording your webcam video.

4Tap the Stop button to stop recording your video.

5Tap the Play icon to review your video.

6Select Keep or Discard.

7To play the video, select it, and tap the Play button.

NOTE: Your video is stored in the Video folder in Windows Explorer, and it is named by the time and date it was recorded.

Uploading your videos to YouTube

You must create an account with YouTube before you can upload your videos to YouTube. You can set up an account with YouTube from HP TouchSmart Video.

1Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile.

2Select Dates or Folders.

3Tap the video you want to upload to YouTube.

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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 Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Features of the HP TouchSmart PCFront and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model DescriptionWindows Vista start button , tap the Arrow button Left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by model Connector FunctionBack of the HP TouchSmart PC Removing the Connector CoverConnector Function What it does Activity LED indicator lightsCable Management Connecting the power sourceGetting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Adjust the Angle of the Computer StandAB C Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouseTurning on the HP TouchSmart PC Turning the HP TouchSmart PC On and OffConnecting to the Internet Changing power settingsTurning off the HP TouchSmart PC Setting up a wireless home network Setting up a wired home network Using Bluetooth Devices Adjusting the Ambient LightSelect models only Updating your HP TouchSmart software Using the CD/DVD DriveAdding Hardware and Software Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardwareConnecting the TV signal source to the computer Getting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a set-top boxUsing the remote control with Windows Media Center Sound Options Connecting analog speakersGetting to Know the HP TouchSmart PC Adjusting speaker volume Connecting a Printer Installing a Security Lock Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen Recycling Your Old Computer Hardware Using the Computer with Safety and ComfortOpening the HP TouchSmart software What is HP TouchSmart software?Action Description Navigating in HP TouchSmartAction Description Using the onscreen keyboard Select Add a tile Personalizing your HP TouchSmart SoftwareMoving tiles around Adding a software program shortcut to HP TouchSmartSelecting tiles to view or hide Adding a Web site link to HP TouchSmartOpening HP TouchSmart Faster HP TouchSmart PhotoEditing or deleting an added tile Tap Folders, or All Photos, or Removable Drive Adding photos to your photo libraryViewing your photo collection Viewing a photo slideshowPrinting your photos Uploading your photos to SnapfishEditing your photos Creating a CD or DVD of your photos HP TouchSmart MusicPlaying your CDs Selecting a music libraryButton What it does Media controlsCreating a playlist of your favorite songs Playing your playlistDeleting a playlist Creating music CDs Deleting songs from your music libraryHP TouchSmart Video Adding your videos to the computerWatching your videos Select Dates or Folders Creating videos with the webcamUploading your videos to YouTube Select Keep or DiscardTap Upload to YouTube Capturing, editing, and recording videosPlaying your DVDs Webcam and MicrophoneHaving a video chat or making conference calls Capturing webcam video and snapshotsScheduling a calendar event and setting a reminder HP TouchSmart CalendarTap Add Event HP TouchSmart Notes Viewing calendar eventsDeleting a calendar event Creating a handwritten or typed note Deleting text and voice notes Creating a voice noteDisplaying the temperature and forecast for a city HP TouchSmart WeatherSelect Fahrenheit or Celsius Displaying the time for up to three places HP TouchSmart ClockTap Subscribe Setting up RSS feedsHP TouchSmart RSS Reader Importing a list of RSS feedsHP TouchSmart Browser Using the HP TouchSmart Software Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in Other Software With this program You can Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Index Getting Started LED Part number