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Software Overview
What Is HP TouchSmart Software?
The HP TouchSmart software suite comes preinstalled on your new computer. HP TouchSmart is designed to
maximize the touch features on your new computer. You can personalize HP TouchSmart for quick access
to your favorite online programs, the Web, and RSS feeds. From the HP TouchSmart homepage, quickly
view your photos, watch videos, play music, or search the Internet with a few taps.
View the TouchSmart tutorials at www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only); just a few minutes will
help you navigate through all the software features.
Opening HP TouchSmart from the Windows desktop
When you first turn on your computer, the Windows 7 desktop opens. To open the touch-friendly
HP TouchSmart software, press the HP TouchSmart button on the lower right side of the computer,
Or
Double-tap the HP TouchSmart shortcut icon on the desktop.
Navigating HP TouchSmart
Use touch or the wireless keyboard and mouse to select and deselect items in HP TouchSmart. The
following table shows additional ways to access and navigate programs within HP TouchSmart:
Action Description
Go to HP TouchSmart
homepage
Tap the House icon to go to the
HP TouchSmart homepage.
Minimize or close
HP TouchSmart
Tap the Minimize (–) button or
Close (X) button on the HP TouchSmart
homepage.
Go back to a previous
window
Tap the Back Arrow button.
Personalize your
HP TouchSmart homepage
Tap the Personalize button on the
HP TouchSmart homepage.
Control music (Play,
Pause, Skip or Back)
Tap the music controls at the top right of
the window.
