Starting right, Best practices | Asus C2K91UA#ABA, C2K07UAABA

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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 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 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 14.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 19 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.

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Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Best practices Starting right Fun things to do More HP resources Resource Contents Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computer Component Description Right side Left side Display TouchPad Top Hibernation on Lights Button, speakers, and subwoofer Fn key Keys Bottom Component Labels Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a network Using operating system controls Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using the wireless button Protecting your Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired network Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment features Ports, see Using a USB device on Using the webcam Connecting a microphone Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphones Checking the sound Using videoConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPad Scrolling Tapping Rotating select models only Pinching/zooming Edge swipes Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Top-edge swipe Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Beats Audio Control Panel Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Selecting a power plan Using the power meter and power settings Conserving battery power Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery information Resolving a low battery level Running on external AC power HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapter Shutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing software Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Updating programs and drivers Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus software Backing 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 Bios Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating HP Recovery media Creating recovery media and backups What you need to know To create HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Changing the computer boot order Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Wlan