HP 15-u010dx 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 16.

●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 21.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 59.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 64.

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 24.

●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 23.

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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 power 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 sideHibernation on Left sideSelect the HP Support Assistant app DisplayTablet mode Display modesMode TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones and microphones Using Beats AudioUsing 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 Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating Close an app Display and select a charm Edge swipesPage Reveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon Using touch screen gestures Switch between open appsOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad 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 informationResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsTroubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerShutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardMaintaining 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 UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Backing 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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