HP ProBook 635 User Guide - Page 13

Getting started

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1 Getting started 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 and where to find additional HP resources. TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again returns you to the previous screen. After you set up and register the computer, HP recommends the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment: ● Connect to the internet-Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the internet. For more information, see Network connections on page 17. ● Update your antivirus software-Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 47. ● Get to know your computer-Learn about your computer features. See Components on page 3 and Navigating the screen on page 23 for additional information. ● Find installed software-Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer: Select the Start button. ‒ or - Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features. ● Back up your hard drive-Create recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive to back up your hard drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 55. ● Access HP Support Assistant app-For quick online support, open the HP Support Assistant app (select products only). HP Support Assistant optimizes computer performance and resolves problems using the latest software updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Support Assistant. Then select Support. Finding information To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Table 1-1 Additional information Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features HP support ● Online chat with an HP technician For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and ● Support telephone numbers follow the instructions to find your product. ● Replacement parts videos (select products only) ‒ or - ● Maintenance and service guides Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Support Assistant. Then select Support. ● HP service center locations ‒ or - 1

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1
Getting started
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 and where to
find
additional HP resources.
TIP:
To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the
Windows key
on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again returns you to the previous screen.
After you set up and register the computer, HP recommends the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
Connect to the internet
—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the internet.
For more information, see
Network connections
on page
17
.
Update your antivirus software
—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software
is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see
Using antivirus software
on page
47
.
Get to know your computer
—Learn about your computer features. See
Components
on page
3
and
Navigating the screen
on page
23
for additional information.
Find installed software
—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:
Select the
Start
button.
‒ or –
Right-click the
Start
button, and then select
Apps and Features
.
Back up your hard drive
—Create recovery discs or a recovery USB
flash
drive to back up your hard drive.
See
Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page
55
.
Access HP Support Assistant app
—For quick online support, open the HP Support Assistant app (select
products only). HP Support Assistant optimizes computer performance and resolves problems using the
latest software updates, diagnostic tools, and guided assistance. Type
support
in the taskbar search
box, and then select
HP Support Assistant
. Then select
Support
.
Finding information
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Table 1-1
Additional information
Resource
Contents
Setup Instructions
Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to
support
, and
follow the instructions to
find
your product.
‒ or –
Type
support
in the taskbar search box, and then select
HP Support Assistant
. Then select
Support
.
‒ or –
Online chat with an HP technician
Support telephone numbers
Replacement parts videos (select products only)
Maintenance and service guides
HP service center locations
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