HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-b150us User Guide - Windows 8 - Page 29

Using the webcam, Using audio, Connecting speakers

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Component (5) (6) (7) (8) Description USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43. Speakers (2) Produce sound. Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB 2.0 device. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43. Using the webcam Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to communicate up close with friends and colleagues, next door or on the other side of the world. With the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. ▲ To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. For details about using the webcam, refer to the help for the app. Using audio On your HP computer, you can download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones. Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port (or the audio-out jack/audio-in jack) on your computer or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 21. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting. Using the webcam 19

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Component
Description
(5)
USB 3.0 ports (2)
Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide
enhanced USB power performance.
NOTE:
For details about different types of USB
ports, see
Using a USB device
on page
43
.
(6)
Speakers (2)
Produce sound.
(7)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional
powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not
support optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety
information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices
.
NOTE:
When a device is connected to the jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE:
Be sure that the device cable has a 4-
conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
(8)
USB 2.0 port
Connects an optional USB 2.0 device.
NOTE:
For details about different types of USB
ports, see
Using a USB device
on page
43
.
Using the webcam
Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to
communicate up close with friends and colleagues, next door or on the other side of the world. With
the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video,
and take still photos.
▲
To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type
c
, and then select
CyberLink YouCam
from
the list of applications.
For details about using the webcam, refer to the help for the app.
Using audio
On your HP computer, you can download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web
(including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your
listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.
Connecting speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port (or the audio-out
jack/audio-in jack) on your computer or on a docking station.
To connect
wireless
speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To
connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see
Configuring HDMI audio settings
on page
21
.
Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.
Using the webcam
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