Starting Right; Best Practices - HP Laptop User Giude

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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.

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® 8
features.
TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,
press the Windows logo key
return you to the previous screen.
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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. For information, see
your computer on page 4
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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
on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo key again will
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and Enjoying entertainment features on page
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Using antivirus software on page
Connecting
Getting to know
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Backing up,
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