User's Manual

1 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
icon on the
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
Connecting
to a network on page 25.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to
Getting to know your computer
on page 5 and Finding your hardware and software information on page 5 for
information.
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Back up your computer. See
Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 66.
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 35.
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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
Using audio
on page 33.
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