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1 Starting right IMPORTANT: The Ubuntu operating system installed on this computer does not support some of the features that are available on other operating systems. For example, Ubuntu may not support switchable or dual graphics, touchscreen, WWAN, Fingerprint reader, Bluray, Trusted Platform Module, GPS and drives such as M.2 SSD and mSATA. Ubuntu also does not fully support Bluetooth. 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 To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps: ● Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 43. ● If you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 4. ● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Finding your hardware and software information on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 9 for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 37. 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 TV or monitor on page 12. ● 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 9. ● You know you can create a powerful presentation with your computer. 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 on page 10. Best practices 1

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Starting right
IMPORTANT:
The Ubuntu operating system installed on this computer does not support some of
the features that are available on other operating systems. For example, Ubuntu may not support
switchable or dual graphics, touchscreen, WWAN, Fingerprint reader, Bluray, Trusted Platform
Module, GPS and drives such as M.2 SSD and mSATA. Ubuntu also does not fully support Bluetooth.
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
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the
following steps:
●
Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
Backing up,
restoring, and recovering
on page
43
.
●
If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in
Connecting
to a network
on page
4
.
●
Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to
Finding your hardware and
software information
on page
3
and
Enjoying entertainment features
on page
9
for
information.
●
Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at
Using antivirus software
on page
37
.
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 TV or monitor
on page
12
.
●
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
9
.
●
You know you can create a powerful presentation with your computer. 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
on page
10
.
Best practices
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