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Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of
your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your
computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
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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 15
.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to
Getting to know your computer
on page 3
and
Enjoying entertainment features on page 20
for information.
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at
Using antivirus software on page 44
.
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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 49
.
Fun things to do
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You know you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also connect
your computer to a TV and watch the video on TV? For more information, see
Connecting video devices
by using an HDMI cable on page 23
.
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You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio
to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See
Using audio on page 21
.
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Use the TouchPad and the new Windows® touch gestures for smooth control of images and pages of
text. See
Using the TouchPad and gestures on page 26
.
Best practices
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