HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-f040ca Sleekbook - Manual (Page 11)

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
find additional HP resources.
HP Quick Start (select models only)
HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start menu from the Windows desktop. Quick
Start functions like the traditional Windows Start menu and enables you to conveniently open files
and programs using the Windows desktop.
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To open HP Quick Start from the Windows desktop, click the HP Quick Start icon on the
taskbar.
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.
● 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 .
● Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 54 .
● Back up your hard 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
an HDMI device on page 23 .
● 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 21 .
● You know that you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. But did you
know you can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group? See
Connecting an
HDMI device on page 23 .
● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and
pages of text. See
Using TouchPad gestures on page 25 and Using touch screen gestures
(select models only) on page 30 .
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