User Guide - Windows 7

1 Starting right
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
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of
your smart investment:
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If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in
Connecting
to a network on page 16.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to
Getting to know your computer
on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 22 for information.
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at
Using antivirus software on page 50.
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 55.
Fun things to do
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You know you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also
connect your computer to a TV and watch the video on TV? For more information, see
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable on page 25.
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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 23.
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Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled bass and clear, pure sound.
See
Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 24.
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Use the TouchPad and the new Windows® touch gestures for smooth control of images and
pages of text. See
Using the TouchPad and gestures on page 27.
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