Using Instant Web; Starting Instant Web; Starting Microsoft Windows - HP Touchsmart TM2 User Manual

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Using Instant Web

HP Instant Web provides a fun and engaging way to perform many of your favorite activities. Your
computer is ready to go within seconds of sliding the power switch and you can rapidly access several
applications without the need to start the main operating system. If you like to browse the Internet, view
digital photos, listen to music, or keep in touch through e-mail, instant messages, or Skype (select
models only), you will enjoy the many features of HP Instant Web.
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operating system.
Instant Web includes the following features:
Web browser—Browsing the Internet has never been faster or easier. Web browser is optimized
to give you a great Internet experience instantly. Enjoy surfing the Web and bookmarking your
favorite sites at your convenience.
Chat—Access popular Instant Messaging programs such as Google Talk, Windows Live
Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger to chat with friends.
Skype (select models only)—Skype is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) that lets you
communicate free of charge with other Skype users. Skype permits long-distance phone calls to
land lines and also offers video chat capability.
Web e-mail—View your Web-based e-mail using Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, and other webmail
providers.
Web calendar—Schedule and manage your activities using your favorite online calendar
application.
Music Player—Listen to your favorite music files with Music Player. When you are suddenly in the
mood, your favorite tunes are only moments away.
Photo Viewer—Browse through photos, create albums, take pictures, and view slide shows using
Photo Viewer. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it is worth even more to view your pictures
when you want to.
For detailed information on Instant Web, refer to the software Help.

Starting Instant Web

To start Instant Web when the computer is powered off:
1. Turn on your computer. The Instant Web Home screen appears.
2. Click an icon on the Instant Web Home screen to launch a program.

Starting Microsoft Windows

To start the main operating system:
1. Click the Windows Start button on the far left of the Instant Web Home screen.
2. A dialog box appears, asking if you are sure you want to start Windows. Click Yes.
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Instant Web is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from your Windows