Starting Right; Hp Quick Start (Select Models Only); Best Practices - HP Notebook PC 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
get more 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.
TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,
press the Windows key
to the previous screen.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see
know your computer on page 4
information.
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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
15.
on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again will return you
and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20
61.
Using antivirus software on page
HP Quick Start (select models only)
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Backing up,
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