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:
●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.
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.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20 for information.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 63.
●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 69.
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 25.
●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 22.
●Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. See Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 23.
●Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and pages of text. See Using the TouchPad on page 27 and Using TouchPad gestures
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