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, 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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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery ash drive. See Backing up, restoring, 
and recovering on page 42.
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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 14.
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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 17 for information.
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 37.
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