User's Manual

1 Getting started

After you set up and register the computer, HP recommends the following steps to get the most out of your

smart investment:

TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the

Windows key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again returns you to the previous screen.

● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet.

For more information, see Network connections on page 16.

● Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software

is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 46.

● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Components on page 3 and

Navigating the screen on page 22 for additional information.

● Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:

Select the Start button.

‒ or –

Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.

● Back up your hard drive—Create recovery discs or a recovery USB ash drive to back up your hard drive.

See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 53.