Starting Right; 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.

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.
TIP: To quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the
Windows® key (displays the Start 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. 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 TV or gaming console? For more information, see
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
27.
and Finding your hardware and software information on page 26
Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page
36.
34.
Using TouchPad gestures on page 15
19.
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34.
Getting to know your computer
for information.
62.
and Using touch screen gestures
Best practices
Connecting
Connecting
Using
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