HP 13-a048ca x360 manual Starting right, Visit the HP Apps Store, Best practices, Fun things to do

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1Starting right

This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional HP resources.

Visit the HP Apps Store

The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps, and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the Start screen. The selection is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the HP Apps Store frequently for new and updated features.

IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.

To view and download an app:

1.From the Start screen, select the Store app.

2.Select HP picks to view all the available apps.

3.Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the download is complete, the app appears on the All apps screen.

Best practices

After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:

●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 17.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know your computer on page 5 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 22.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 54.

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

Fun things to do

●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 Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable on page 25.

●You know that 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 24.

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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 Using Windows shortcut keys Using the hot keys Input power Operating environment Visit the HP Apps Store Starting rightBest practices Fun things to doPage More HP resources Resource ContentsResource Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Connector that supports both audio-out headphone Display Tablet mode Display modesMode TouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Connecting headphones and microphonesUsing video Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Finger pinch zoom ScrollingFinger click RotatingEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping Finger pinch zoom Edge swipes Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupRunning on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationRunning on external AC power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDiagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks
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