Touchsmart games

Returning to PC mode from gaming mode Use any of the following methods to return to PC mode from gaming mode:.

Click on the screen or left-click the mouse to return to the desktop. Press the Ctrl , Alt , Del buttons simultaneously on the keyboard.

Troubleshooting while in gaming mode Issue. After connecting the game console to the ports on the computer, one of the following symptoms displays:.

The screen keeps returning to PC mode. Make sure that the device and the computer are turned on. Make sure that the device is turned on.

The system is on Mute. Open the Audio Settings menu from within the gaming application and make sure that the correct audio format output is selected. When an Audio Line Out connector such as headphones or external speakers is connected, the internal speakers are muted.

Make sure that the volume on the external speakers is turned up. Select a location. Europe, Middle East, Africa. Asia Pacific and Oceania. Select a language. Confirm Back. Search all support. Search help. Tips for better search results Ensure correct spelling and spacing - Examples: "paper jam" Use product model name: - Examples: laserjet pro p, DeskJet For HP products a product number. Adjusting the display settings Use the display control buttons on the right side of the computer to change display modes and to adjust the volume, color, brightness, or contrast for your game.

Figure : Display control buttons. To adjust the display settings, press the Menu button on the side of the computer. The display menu opens. Use these menu options to select the display mode PC, movie, text, or game , and to adjust the brightness, color, contrast, or volume settings.

Figure : Display menu. To adjust the brightness, volume, contrast, and volume level, perform the following steps:. Figure : Slider control. Figure : Default options. If you use the remote control while you are in game mode, the following buttons still affect PC mode:.

Returning to PC mode from gaming mode Use any of the following methods to return to PC mode from gaming mode:. Left-click the mouse to return to the desktop. Press the Ctrl , Alt , Del buttons simultaneously on the keyboard. Troubleshooting while in gaming mode Issue. After connecting the game console to the ports on the computer, one of the following symptoms displays:.

The screen keeps returning to PC mode. Make sure that the device and the computer are turned on. The system is on Mute. Press the Volume key on the keyboard to get out of Mute state.

Open the Audio Settings menu from within the gaming application and make sure that the correct audio format output is selected.

When an Audio Line Out connector such as headphones or external speakers is connected, the internal speakers are muted. Make sure that the volume on the external speakers is turned up. To get the latest features, update the TouchSmart software from the Internet. Go to the HP software and drivers Web site , and type the model of your computer, such as TouchSmart Read the instructions on the Web page to download and install the update.

A window displays your computer information including the model number. You can use them to capture videos and have video chats and conference calls by using instant messaging software.

You must download the instant messaging software of your choice; it is not included with HP TouchSmart. The webcam and the microphones are located at the top center of the TouchSmart computer. You can adjust the webcam by using the adjustment lever on the back of the computer. The optimal distance for recording sound with the array microphone is about two feet one-half meter away from the HP TouchSmart PC.

Figure : Webcam A and microphone B locations. Figure : TouchSmart Webcam tile. Figure : Starting TouchSmart Webcam. Figure : Webcam main screen. Figure : TouchSmart Webcam function controls. Creating videos with the webcam Complete the following steps to create a video with the webcam:. HP TouchSmart Webcam begins to capture the current webcam video. Figure : Capturing video. Add emotion and apply special effects to your webcam video such as frames, emotions, filters, and distortion.

Emotion effects are added to the webcam video temporarily and disappear after a few seconds. All other effects, such as frames and filters, remain applied to your webcam image until you cancel them, or select another effect. To cancel the effect, tap it again to remove the selection, or use the Eraser tool. Your video is displayed in the All Captured Content area.

To review your video, tap it in the captured content area, and tap Play. Figure : Viewing your captured video. Tap Close to keep the video, or Delete to discard it. Taking a photo snapshot Complete the following steps to take a photo snapshot:.

Tap the Snapshot button. The picture displays in the All Captured Content area. Tap Close to keep the photo, or Delete to discard it.

Taking a series of photos in quick succession Complete the following steps to use the Burst feature to take a series of photos in quick succession:. Check your messaging program's instructions for steps.

Figure : Selecting the HP web camera filter. Having a video chat or making conference calls To set up a video chat, you must have a connection to the Internet, an ISP, and software that enables you to make video calls over the Internet.

As with chat or instant messenger software, you can use this kind of software to chat with one or more people at a time. This software might require a separate subscription, and is not included with HP TouchSmart. Download an Internet messenger or video phone call program.

Make sure the person you are calling has compatible video calling software. Enable your webcam as the default video input. This is usually done through the video setup in the software program Tools menu.