HP OMEN 17.3 User Guide - Page 6

Turn on HDMI audio

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Return audio to computer speakers

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Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)

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Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)

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Using data transfer

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Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)

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Navigating the screen

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Using touchpad and touch screen gestures

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Tap

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Two-finger pinch zoom

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Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)

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Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)

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Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)

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Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)

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Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)

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Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)

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One-finger slide (touch screen)

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Using an optional keyboard or mouse

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Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)

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Managing power

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Using Sleep and Hibernation

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Initiating and exiting Sleep

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Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)

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Shutting down (turning off) the computer

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Using the Power icon and Power Options

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Running on battery power

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Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)

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Displaying battery charge

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Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)

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Conserving battery power

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Identifying low battery levels

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Resolving a low battery level

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Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

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Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

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Factory-sealed battery

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Running on external power

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Maintaining your computer

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Improving performance

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Using Disk Defragmenter

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Using Disk Cleanup

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Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)

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Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status

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Updating programs and drivers

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Updating programs and drivers using Windows 10

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Updating programs using Windows 10 S

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Updating drivers using Windows 10 S

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Cleaning your computer

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Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)

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Removing dirt and debris from your computer

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Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant

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Caring for wood veneer (select products only)

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Traveling with or shipping your computer

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Securing your computer and information

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Using passwords

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Section	Page
Getting started	9
Best practices	9
More HP resources	9
Getting to know your computer	11
Locating hardware	11
Locating software	11
Right side	11
Left side	12
Display	13
Low blue light mode (select products only)	13
Keyboard area	14
Touchpad settings and components	14
Touchpad settings	15
Adjusting touchpad settings	15
Turning on the touchpad	15
Touchpad components	15
Lights	16
Special keys	17
Action keys	18
Bottom	19
Labels	20
HP OMEN Gaming Hub	20
Connecting to a network	22
Connecting to a wireless network	22
Using the wireless controls	22
Airplane mode key	22
Operating system controls	22
Connecting to a WLAN	23
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	23
Using eSIM (select products only)	24
Using GPS (select products only)	24
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	24
Connecting Bluetooth devices	25
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	25
Enjoying entertainment features	26
Using the camera	26
Using audio	26
Connecting speakers	26
Connecting headphones	26
Connecting headsets	27
Using sound settings	27
Sound settings	27
Audio settings	27
Using video	27
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	28
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	28
Connecting a high-definition TV or monitor using HDMI	29
Setting up HDMI audio	29
Turn on HDMI audio	29
Return audio to computer speakers	30
Connecting digital display devices using a Dual-Mode DisplayPort cable (select products only)	30
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	31
Using data transfer	31
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	31
Navigating the screen	33
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures	33
Tap	33
Two-finger pinch zoom	33
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)	34
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	34
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	34
Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)	35
Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)	35
One-finger slide (touch screen)	36
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	36
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	36
Managing power	37
Using Sleep and Hibernation	37
Initiating and exiting Sleep	37
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	38
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	38
Using the Power icon and Power Options	39
Running on battery power	39
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	39
Displaying battery charge	40
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	40
Conserving battery power	40
Identifying low battery levels	40
Resolving a low battery level	41
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	41
Factory-sealed battery	41
Running on external power	41
Maintaining your computer	43
Improving performance	43
Using Disk Defragmenter	43
Using Disk Cleanup	43
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	43
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	44
Updating programs and drivers	44
Updating programs and drivers using Windows 10	44
Updating programs using Windows 10 S	44
Updating drivers using Windows 10 S	44
Cleaning your computer	45
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)	45
Removing dirt and debris from your computer	45
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant	46
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)	47
Traveling with or shipping your computer	47
Securing your computer and information	49
Using passwords	49
Setting Windows passwords	49
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	50
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	50
Using internet security software	51
Using antivirus software	51
Using firewall software	51
Installing software updates	52
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)	52
Securing your wireless network	52
Backing up your software applications and information	52
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	52
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	53
Determining the BIOS version	53
Preparing for a BIOS update	54
Downloading a BIOS update	54
Installing a BIOS update	54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	56
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	56
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Help and Support (select products only)	56
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from Support Assistant	57
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select products only)	57
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	57
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP	57
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store	57
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	58
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	58
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code	58
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	59
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	59
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	60
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	60
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	60
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	60
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	62
Backing up information and creating recovery media	62
Using Windows tools for backing up	62
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	62
Restoring and recovering your system	62
Creating a system restore	63
Restoring and recovery methods	63
Recovering using HP Recovery media	63
Changing the computer boot order	64
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only)	64
Electrostatic discharge	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	67
Accessibility	68
HP and accessibility	68
Finding the technology tools you need	68
The HP commitment	68
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	69
Finding the best assistive technology	69
Assessing your needs	69
Accessibility for HP products	69
Standards and legislation	70
Standards	70
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	70
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	70
Legislation and regulations	71
Useful accessibility resources and links	71
Organizations	71
Educational institutions	71
Other disability resources	72
HP links	72
Contacting support	72

HP OMEN 17.3 User Guide - Page 6

Using the Power icon and Power Options, Using HP Fast Charge select products only

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