HP 15-r081nr Notebook PC - 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 you set up your computer, fun things to do with your
computer, and where to find additional HP resources.
Best practices
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the
following steps:
● If you have not already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in
Connecting to a network on page 14 .
● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer
on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 19 for information.
● Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 46 .
● Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 52 .
Fun things to do
● 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 an HDMI device on page 22 .
● 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 20 .
● You know 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 a VGA
monitor or projector (select models only) on page 22 .
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