HP Ultrabook D7H13UA#ABA manual Starting right, Best practices, Fun things to do

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1 Starting right

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 key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows 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 13.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 18 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.

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 an HDMI device on page 21.

●You know you can listen to music you download to 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 19.

●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 Using video

on page 20.

●Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and pages of text. See Using TouchPad gestures on page 23 and Using touch screen gestures (select models only) on page 27.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Right sideGetting to know your computer Left side Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopTechnology select models only on LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Checking the sound Using videoConnecting headphones Connecting a headset microphoneConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Connecting an Hdmi deviceManaging your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadSelect Synaptics TouchPad TappingPinching/zooming ScrollingTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models onlyOne-finger slide Tapping Pinch/stretch Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Icon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysFunction Hot key Description Using the hot keysIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Removing a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery information Installing a user-replaceable batteryStoring a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareImproving performance Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Maintaining your computerUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardMaintaining your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling Windows updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall 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 Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan LAN