Starting Right; Hp Quick Start; Best Practices; Fun Things To Do - HP Laptop 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

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
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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Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows®
features.
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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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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to
on page 3
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Back up your computer. See

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 television or gaming console? For more information, see
Connecting an HDMI device on page
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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
audio on page
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Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep, controlled bass and clear, pure sound.
See Using Beats Audio 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
on page
22.
and Finding your hardware and software information on page 3
Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page
29.
Using TouchPad gestures on page 34
16.
32.
30.
Getting to know your computer
for information.
62.
and Using touch screen gestures
HP Quick Start
icon on the
Connecting
Using
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