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Finding HP TouchSmart PC Information ...........................................................................................

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Welcome......................................................................................................................

1

Features .......................................................................................................................................

1

Cables and accessories.............................................................................................................

2

Front and right side of the HP TouchSmart PC ..............................................................................

4

Lower-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC......................................................................................

6

Connector cover.......................................................................................................................

7

Back of the HP TouchSmart PC...................................................................................................

7

Activity LED indicator lights........................................................................................................

9

Connecting the Power Source .......................................................................................................

10

Cable Management.....................................................................................................................

10

Computer Stand..........................................................................................................................

12

Computer Orientation ..................................................................................................................

12

Computer Swivel.........................................................................................................................

13

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.....................................................................................................

13

Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse ..........................................................................

14

Ambient Light..............................................................................................................................

14

Adding Hardware and Software ...................................................................................................

15

Determining whether your system is 64-bit or 32-bit ....................................................................

15

Optical Disc Drive .......................................................................................................................

15

Connecting to the Internet.............................................................................................................

15

Wireless home network...........................................................................................................

16

Wired home network ..............................................................................................................

16

Bluetooth Devices ........................................................................................................................

18

TV Tuner and Windows Media Center ...........................................................................................

18

Watching and recording TV programs......................................................................................

18

Connecting the TV signal source to the computer........................................................................

19

Using a set-top box with Windows Media Center (optional step)..................................................

20

Windows Media Center setup wizard.......................................................................................

22

Connecting a Game Console........................................................................................................

22

Using the remote control in gaming mode .................................................................................

24

Returning to PC mode from gaming mode .................................................................................

24

Gaming mode troubleshooting.................................................................................................

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