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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 you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional HP resources.

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HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start menu from the Windows desktop. Quick Start functions like the traditional Windows Start menu and enables you to conveniently open files and programs using the Windows desktop.

▲To open HP Quick Start from the Windows desktop, click the HP Quick Start icon on the taskbar.

Visit the HP Apps Store (select models only)

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 Start screen.

Best practices

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

●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 15.

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

●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 20.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 50.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 55.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Revert to the familiar Start screen select models only Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store select models only Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsStarting right Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Display TouchPad TopLights Buttons 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 featuresManaging your audio and video files select models only Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Using videoSetting up Hdmi audio Page Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesNavigating the screen Scrolling TappingFinger click Pinching/zoomingEdge swipes Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe select models only Using touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slideLeft-edge swipe Tapping Scrolling Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Using Microsoft Windows shortcut keys Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationManually initiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding battery information Removing a user-replaceable batteryConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryShutting down turning off the computer Troubleshooting power problemsPage Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Updating programs and driversCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsUsing Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using 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 Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJacks