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Table 2-11 Service label components (continued) Component (3) Serial number (4) Warranty period ● Regulatory label(s)-Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. HP OMEN Command Center HP OMEN Command Center allows you to customize your computer for your specific gaming needs. ▲ To open HP OMEN Command Center, select the Start button, select OMEN Command Center, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Press the OMEN key at the top right side of the keyboard. OMEN Command Center can also be optimized on the second screen. ▲ To switch OMEN Command Center between the main screen and the second screen, press the screen switch key on the right side of the keyboard. The HP OMEN Command Center dashboard provides a central location to access and configure the following features: NOTE: Some features are available on select products only. ● System Vitals: Monitor the computer status and performance. ● Overclocking: Enhance your gaming performance with Memory Turbo Mode. ● Lighting: Customize the keyboard and OMEN logo lighting (select products only). ● Real-time screen mirroring: Display and interact with a portion of your game view on the second screen. ● Network Booster: View and adjust network priorities and settings. ● Performance Control: Optimize the performance of your computer for the task you are performing. ● Settings: Adjust the second screen functions and wallpaper settings. ● Gaming Device Lighting and Macros: Configure the lighting and Macro keys when an external supported gaming device is connected (select products only). ● OMEN Game Stream: Provide the ability to stream games to other devices. ● Update: Update the OMEN Command Center software. ● Help: Access "How to" information and frequently asked questions. NOTE: To minimize the dashboard, select the < button at the top of the dashboard. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Section	Page
Getting started	13
Best practices	13
More HP resources	14
Getting to know your computer	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Right side	16
Left side	17
Display	18
Keyboard area	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Power button and second screen	21
Special keys	22
Action keys	23
Bottom	24
Labels	25
HP OMEN Command Center	26
Using the second screen	27
Connecting to a network	28
Connecting to a wireless network	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Airplane mode key	28
Operating system controls	28
Connecting to a WLAN	29
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	29
Using GPS (select products only)	30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	30
Connecting Bluetooth devices	30
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	30
Enjoying entertainment features	32
Using the camera	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting headsets	33
Using sound settings	33
Using video	33
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)	34
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)	35
Setting up HDMI audio	35
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	36
Using data transfer	36
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only)	37
Navigating the screen	38
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures	38
Tap	38
Two-finger pinch zoom (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	39
Two-finger slide (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	39
Two-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	39
Three-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	40
Four-finger tap (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	40
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad and Precision TouchPad)	41
Four-finger swipe (Precision TouchPad)	41
One-finger slide (touch screen)	42
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	42
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only)	42
Managing power	43
Using Sleep and Hibernation	43
Initiating and exiting Sleep	43
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	44
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	44
Using the Power icon and Power Options	45
Running on battery power	45
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only)	45
Displaying battery charge	46
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only)	46
Conserving battery power	46
Identifying low battery levels	46
Resolving a low battery level	47
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	47
Factory-sealed battery	47
Running on external power	47
Maintaining your computer	49
Improving performance	49
Using Disk Defragmenter	49
Using Disk Cleanup	49
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	49
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	50
Updating programs and drivers	50
Cleaning your computer	50
Cleaning procedures	50
Cleaning the display	51
Cleaning the sides or cover	51
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	51
Traveling with or shipping your computer	51
Securing your computer and information	53
Using passwords	53
Setting Windows passwords	53
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	54
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	55
Using Internet security software	55
Using antivirus software	55
Using firewall software	55
Installing software updates	56
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)	56
Securing your wireless network	56
Backing up your software applications and information	56
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	56
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	57
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	57
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	57
Determining the BIOS version	57
Downloading a BIOS update	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	59
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	59
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version	60
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only)	60
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows	60
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	60
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	61
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	61
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	61
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)	61
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)	62
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	62
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	62
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	62
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings	62
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	64
Backing up information and creating recovery media	64
Using Windows tools	64
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)	64
Restoring and recovery	65
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools	65
Recovering using HP Recovery media	65
Changing the computer boot order	65
Specifications	66
Input power	66
Operating environment	67
Electrostatic discharge	68
Accessibility	69
Accessibility	69
Finding the technology tools you need	69
Our commitment	69
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	69
Finding the best assistive technology	70
Assessing your needs	70
Accessibility for HP products	70
Standards and legislation	71
Standards	71
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	71
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	71
Legislation and regulations	71
United States	72
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)	72
Canada	72
Europe	73
United Kingdom	73
Australia	73
Worldwide	73
Useful accessibility resources and links	74
Organizations	74
Educational institutions	74
Other disability resources	74
HP links	74
Contacting support	75

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Table 2-11

Service label components (continued)

Component

(3)

Serial number

(4)

Warranty period

●

Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.

●

Wireless

certiﬁcation

label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval

markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.

HP OMEN Command Center

HP OMEN Command Center allows you to customize your computer for your

speciﬁc

gaming needs.

▲

To open HP OMEN Command Center, select the

Start

button, select

OMEN Command Center

, and then

follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Press the

OMEN

key at the top right side of the keyboard.

OMEN Command Center can also be optimized on the second screen.

▲

To switch OMEN Command Center between the main screen and the second screen, press the screen

switch

key on the right side of the keyboard.

The HP OMEN Command Center dashboard provides a central location to access and

conﬁgure

the following

features:

NOTE:

Some features are available on select products only.

●

System Vitals

: Monitor the computer status and performance.

●

Overclocking

: Enhance your gaming performance with Memory Turbo Mode.

●

Lighting

: Customize the keyboard and OMEN logo lighting (select products only).

●

Real-time screen mirroring

: Display and interact with a portion of your game view on the second

screen.

●

Network Booster

: View and adjust network priorities and settings.

●

Performance Control

: Optimize the performance of your computer for the task you are performing.

●

Settings

: Adjust the second screen functions and wallpaper settings.

●

Gaming Device Lighting and Macros

Conﬁgure

the lighting and Macro keys when an external supported

gaming device is connected (select products only).

●

OMEN Game Stream

: Provide the ability to stream games to other devices.

●

Update

: Update the OMEN Command Center software.

●

Help

: Access “How to” information and frequently asked questions.

NOTE:

To minimize the dashboard, select the

button at the top of the dashboard.

Chapter 2

Getting to know your computer