HP C2L36UA#ABA, C7S02UA#ABA, C2M17UA#ABA manual Starting right, Best practices

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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 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 17.

●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.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 22 for information.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 71.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 77.

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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 integrated numeric keypad Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on Right sideGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Hibernation on Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel KeysNum lock key Bottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router 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 featuresAudio Control Panel Using the webcamHardware and Sound , and then select Beats Connecting a microphone Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesChecking the sound Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Page Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadTapping Using TouchPad gesturesPinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysShortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysFunction Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Finding battery information Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery 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 batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Page Shutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Computer risk Security featurePassword Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using HP SimplePass select models onlySetting up Windows logon Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing firewall software Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Installing HP and third-party software updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering See Creating HP Recovery media on Creating recovery media and backupsCreating 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 HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionInput power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJacks