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Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this
chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
get more HP resources.
Best practices
To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we
recommend the following steps:
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If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in
Connecting
to a network on page 17
.
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Take a minute to browse the printed
Windows 8 Basics
guide to explore the new Windows® 8
features.
TIP:
To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,
press the Windows key
on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again will return you
to the previous screen.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see
Getting to
know your computer on page 4
and
Enjoying entertainment features on page 22
for
information.
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at
Using antivirus software on page 74
.
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 80
.
Best practices
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