HP OMEN - 15t-5000 Getting to know your computer, Finding your hardware and software information

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2Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column. A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.

–or–

1.From the Start screen, type hp performance advisor, and then select HP Performance Advisor.

–or–

From the Windows desktop, click the HP OMEN Central Ops icon

on the taskbar, and

then click HP Performance Advisor.

 

2.Select Your Computer, and then select Device Information. A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.

NOTE: For more information on HP Performance Advisor, see Using HP Performance Advisor on page 42.

To find information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number:

Press fn+esc.

–or–

From the Start screen, type hp performance advisor, select HP Performance Advisor, and then select Your Computer.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Vii Viii Starting right Visit the HP Apps StoreBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesMore HP resources Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionRear Display Top TouchpadLights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn keyLabels Gaming keyboard HP Omen ControlCurrent settings User profilesGaming keys Lighting zones Advanced keyboard settings Disable key assignments Keyboard shortcutsFrom the Windows desktop, click the HP Omen Control icon Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam Using audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones and microphones Testing your audio featuresUsing video Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cableSetting up Hdmi audio Page Using the touchpad and gestures Navigating the screenTapping ScrollingFinger pinch zoom Finger click Using touch screen gestures One-finger slideTapping Rotating select models only Edge swipes Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeKeyboard settings on Using Windows shortcut keys Using HP Performance Advisor Managing Bios with HP Performance AdvisorManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationRunning on external AC power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer Using Disk Cleanup Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the display Cleaning the sides or coverCleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mouse Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Using passwords Securing your computer and informationUsing Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesSecuring your wireless network Backing up your software applications and informationStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexWlan
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