Asus C2K91UA#ABA, C2K07UAABA, 14-b013nr C2K07UA manual Starting right, Best practices

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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:

●Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® features.

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

press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen.

●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 14.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 19 for information.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 53.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 59.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerComponent Description Right sideLeft side Display TouchPad TopHibernation on LightsButton, speakers, and subwoofer Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing operating system controls Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using the wireless buttonProtecting your Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresPorts, see Using a USB device on Using the webcamConnecting a microphone Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesChecking the sound Using videoConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/zoomingEdge swipes Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Top-edge swipe Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the keysUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Beats Audio Control Panel Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key DescriptionIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a power plan Using the power meter and power settingsConserving battery power Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Running on external AC powerHP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Updating programs and drivers Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Installing HP and third-party software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating HP Recovery media Creating recovery media and backupsWhat you need to know To create HP Recovery mediaRestore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Changing the computer boot order Using HP Recovery media to recoverRemoving the HP Recovery partition Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsWlan