1Starting 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.
Visit the HP Apps Store
The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps, and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the Start screen. The selection is updated regularly and includes regional content and
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store. 
NOTE: HP picks is available in select countries only.
To view and download an app:
1.From the Start screen, select the Store app.
2.Select HP picks to view all the available apps.
3.Select the app you want to download, and then follow the
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 16.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know your computer on page 5 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 23.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 53.
●Back up your drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 59.
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 video devices by using an HDMI cable on page 27.
●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 25.
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