User Guide - Windows 7

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of
your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your
computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
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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 15.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer
on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 19 for information.
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 43.
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery ash drive. See Backing up, restoring,
and recovering on page 49.
Fun things to do
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You know you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also connect
your computer to a TV and watch the video on TV? For more information, see Connecting video devices
by using an HDMI cable on page 22.
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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 20.
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You know you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft® applications. But did you know you
can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group? See Connecting video devices by using
a VGA cable (select models only) on page 21.
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Use the TouchPad and the new Windows® touch gestures for smooth control of images and pages of
text. See Using TouchPad gestures on page 25.
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