HP E2S18UAABA 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 you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional 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:

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 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® 8 features.

Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20 for information.

Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 61.

Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 66.

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 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 21.

You know that 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 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector on page 23.

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 26 and Using touch screen gestures (select models only) on page 32.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using the hot keys Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsMore HP resources Locating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareSelect User guides Right sideComponent Description Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyDisplay TouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysSupport BottomComponent LabelsModel number select models only Revision number Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareConfiguring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Checking the sound Using videoConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Configuring Hdmi audio settings Connecting an Hdmi deviceManaging your audio and video files select models only Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/zoomingFlicking select models only Finger click select models onlyTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe One-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyTapping Pinching/stretching Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Icon Key Description Using the action keysFunction Hot key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Shortcut Key DescriptionManually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery information Removing a user-replaceable batteryResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryHP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a memory cardPage Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesPage Page Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyAdding or replacing memory modules Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverTraveling with or shipping 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 critical security updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device 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 ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Using HP Recovery media to recoverRemoving the HP Recovery partition Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan