Starting Right; Hp Quick Start (Select Models Only); Best Practices; Fun Things To Do - HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-f000 User Manual

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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
find additional HP resources.

HP Quick Start (select models only)

HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start menu from the Windows desktop. Quick
Start functions like the traditional Windows Start menu and enables you to conveniently open files
and programs using the Windows desktop.
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To open HP Quick Start from the Windows desktop, click the HP Quick Start icon
taskbar.

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
to a network on page
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Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® 8
features.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see
know your computer on page 3
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
restoring, and recovering on page

Fun things to do

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You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can
also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see
an HDMI device on page
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You know that 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
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You know that you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. But did you
know you can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group? See
HDMI device on page
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Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and
pages of text. See
(select models only) on page
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and Enjoying entertainment features on page
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Using TouchPad gestures on page 25
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Using antivirus software on page
and Using touch screen gestures
HP Quick Start (select models only)
on the
Connecting
Getting to
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Backing up,
Connecting
Connecting an
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