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Hi, I'm Agent Young.
And today I'm gonna show you
how to set up an OMEN Gaming Laptop.
Here's what you'll need.
The laptop and its charger,
your Microsoft account username and password.
And, if you're using a wireless network,
have that login info ready as well.
To get started, plug the OMEN's charger into the outlet,
then into the charging port on the left side of your laptop.
Press the power button to turn the device on,
which is just to the right of the F12 key.
The OMEN laptop will boot up
and walk you through its out-of-box experience.
You should also hear Cortana talking.
Cortana is Microsoft's virtual assistant
that can do all kinds of cool things using voice commands.
Next, select your location and press Yes
when you're ready to continue.
Here's where you select the right keyboard layout.
The default is the one most commonly used in the US,
but if you prefer something different,
select that instead and click Yes.
Add a secondary layout or choose Skip.
Now, if you're not using a wired connection,
select your wireless network here,
and determine whether or not you want it
to connect automatically.
The default is On, if this is a trusted network
that you'll use often, it's best to use the default setting.
When you're done, press Connect.
Then, type in your network's password,
then press Next to continue the setup.
Finally, before applying your internet settings,
the setup wizard will ask if you'd like
to share it with other devices on this network.
If you're using a networked printer, or want to share files
with other devices, for example, you'd want to tap Yes.
After that, your laptop will connect to the internet.
If you have any issues connecting to the wireless network,
make sure there aren't any special characters
in the name of your network or its password,
that can sometimes cause issues.
Some routers transmit two signals, one at 2.4 gigahertz
and another at five gigahertz.
If your router has both and it's struggling
to connect to one, try the other.
When you're connected, it'll say Connected, Secured.
Then press Next to continue the setup.
Read through the license agreement
and, if you agree, press Accept.
You'll be taken to the account setup screen.
Type in your Microsoft account email address.
If you don't already have a Microsoft account,
just type in the email address you normally use
and the setup will help you create one.
If you want, for extra security,
you can also create a PIN number, enter it here.
Verify the PIN and click Okay.
Now you'll be asked about privacy settings.
Make your selections.
When you're ready, press Accept.
You can also decide whether to sync Windows activity
across all Windows devices for a more seamless experience.
If you do a lot of work across various Windows devices,
you might want to say Yes.
Press Yes or No, depending on how you use your devices.
If you have an Android device that you wanna sync,
enter your phone number
and you'll get a text to start the process.
This will automatically sync things
like photos, texts, and notifications.
When you're finished, click Next.
If you're planning to use OneDrive for backups
and file storage, click Next.
If you'd rather just save your files
on your own PC and use another data backup plan,
select Only Save Files to This PC.
Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription service
that includes access to a number
of Microsoft products and services.
Your new laptop comes with a free 30-day trial.
You can activate it here.
If you do, you'll have to enter your credit card
for any Microsoft Store purchases made in the future,
as well as the renewal after that trial expires.
Again, Cortana is your virtual assistant
and here you can choose whether you'd like her
to make more personal suggestions.
I would rather ask Cortana if I need help,
so I'll say no, but it's up to you.
The set up process will finalize,
and when it's done you'll see your desktop,
which means it's ready to use.
But since this is a sophisticated laptop,
if you have a few minutes,
I'll show you some software options
and other features you can access.
For example, HP JumpStart is pre-installed
and will open automatically.
You can also launch it from the start menu.
JumpStart is where you can register your computer
for support directly from the manufacturer.
You can also get 25 gigabytes
of free Dropbox storage for 12 months.
And if you skip the Microsoft 365 free trial
during the set up, but would like to sign up for it later,
you can do that here.
Now, click on the OMEN Command Center,
which has a lot of helpful tools
to monitor and improve your system.
First, make sure you install any updates.
So your system is completely up-to-date.
Then, under System Vitals,
you can see how your computer's power is being used.
This can help you see what's demanding
the most power from your computer.
Overclocking will monitor and make adjustments
to your systems performance,
so you know things are running well.
Network Booster can see what bandwidth
is currently available,
and how your system is optimizing it to help reduce lag.
There are some fun and useful options under Lighting
that you can play around with
to match the color scheme of your space.
Performance Mode is where you can find custom modes
to optimize performance based on your specific use.
And Update Management is where you can find
new features and recommended updates.
The OMEN Command Center is a really cool piece
of software that runs on the laptop,
but it can also be installed
in other devices like your phone.
This allows you to remotely control
certain settings on the laptop or play games.
The OMEN Command Center also offers rewards
where you can sign up for challenges and win prizes,
coaching to enhance your game play,
and My Games to access your entire game library.
You can also use the OMEN Command Center to host gameplay
with other systems, which supports not only Windows,
but also iOS and Android.
Your OMEN PC will automatically recognize
connected controllers, and can even work
as a remote control for your laptop.
Pretty cool, right?
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Thanks for watching!
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