HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual Starting right, Best practices, Fun things to do

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This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to go to get more 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 your new Windows® features.

TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the desktop, press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo 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 52.

Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 57.

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? See Connecting an HDMI device

on page 19.

You know 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 18.

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 22.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Starting right Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating software Right sideGetting to know your computer Left sideRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display TouchPad TopRapid Start Technology select models only LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Using the webcamUsing audio Using video Connecting an Hdmi deviceChecking the sound Configuring audio settings Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingEdge swipes Pinching/zoomingTop-edge swipe Right-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Left-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypadShortcut Key Description Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting SleepEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settings Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external AC power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSense select models onlyPage Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardRemoving a USB device Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Maintaining your computer Handling drivesReplacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving performance Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerPage 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 Windows updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage 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 ManagerRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan LAN