Using Message Timers - HP OMEN User Manual

Using Message Timers

The Message Timers menu presents two types of timers that display preset reminders and information
messages. The timer menu has an On/Off option and Start, Stop, and Reset controls. Selecting On shows the
currently selected timer value at the current selected location of the screen. The default is the top right
corner.
The on-screen timer format initially shows minutes and seconds (0:00) but will display hours as time
progresses. There are two different message timer options, but you can choose only one timer (Speedrun or
Countdown) at a time. Options for both timers include the color of the timer numbers and the location of the
timer on the screen.
NOTE: You can use the Message Timers as parental controls to help limit a minor's game play and other
online activities by setting the timer to display messages. After 30 minutes, the monitor can display "Please
Stop Playing the Game!"
To use the message timers:
1. Press the center of the OSD joystick to open the OSD menu.
2. Select Gaming, and then select Message Timers.
3. Select and adjust the timers using the following options:
Speedrun Timer: This is a progress timer showing minutes and seconds (0:00). It starts at zero and
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continues to 24 hours. When the timer reaches the 24 hour limit, a 20 second message appears to
inform you that the timer has expired. This timer allows you to track the amount of time you've
spent in a game or performing a specific task.
Countdown Timer: You can use the adjustment bar to choose a start time between 1 and 5 minutes
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in single-minute increments and then between 5 and 120 minutes in 5 minute increments. The
timer counts down to 0:00 and then shows a message for 20 seconds in the center of the screen.
The Message submenu allows you to select the exact message that will appear on the screen. The
default value for the countdown timer is 20 minutes.
Start: Starts the selected timer.
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Stop: Pauses or stops the timer but does not reset the timer. Selecting the Start option again
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continues the timer counter.
Reset Timer: Resets the timer counter to the selected start value.
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Message: Allows you to select the on-screen message that appears when the selected timer
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expires. You can select the following messages:
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To set the message timer as a hot key:
1. Press the center of the OSD joystick to open the OSD menu.
2. In the OSD, select Menu.
3. Select Message Timer for the button you want to use for the hot key.
4. Use the hot key to cycle between Start, Stop, and Reset.
Your Gaming Timer has Expired!
Please Stop Playing the Game!
Please Take a Break!
Please Shutdown the Computer!
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