HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook CTO 15t-4000 User Guide - Windows 8 - Page 36

Using the webcam, Sharing media and data between devices, Finding more information

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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. Sharing media and data between devices Using sMedio 360 software, you can wirelessly stream media and transfer data (sync 2-way or migrate 1-way) between devices on the same home group network. You can also stream and transfer media to and from your computer and your Android 4.0 smart phone. sMedio 360 works in both Windows 8 and Windows 7, as well as other devices on the same home group network. The software includes the following three main apps: ● sMedio 360 Suite enables you to wirelessly stream and share media between enabled computers and mobile devices. The sMedio 360 Suite app is located from the Start screen. ● sMedio 360 TrueSync enables you to migrate (1-way communication) or synchronize (2-way communication) data between two computers on a wired or wireless home group network. This app is located on the Windows desktop and is also compatible with computers running Windows 7 operating systems. ● sMedio 360 TrueLink+ enables you to transfer (copy) or stream (play) photos, videos, and music from either your Android phone to your computer or vice versa. Finding more information For more information on using this software, click the Tutorials app in the sMedio 360 main screen located from the Start screen or on the Windows desktop. To explore all of the available features, click Learn More in the Tutorials app. 26 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

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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.
Sharing media and data between devices
Using sMedio 360 software, you can wirelessly stream media and transfer data (sync 2-way or
migrate 1-way) between devices on the same home group network. You can also stream and transfer
media to and from your computer and your Android 4.0 smart phone.
sMedio 360 works in both Windows 8 and Windows 7, as well as other devices on the same home
group network. The software includes the following three main apps:
sMedio 360 Suite
enables you to wirelessly stream and share media between enabled
computers and mobile devices. The sMedio 360 Suite app is located from the Start screen.
sMedio 360 TrueSync
enables you to migrate (1-way communication) or synchronize (2-way
communication) data between two computers on a wired or wireless home group network. This
app is located on the Windows desktop and is also compatible with computers running Windows
7 operating systems.
sMedio 360 TrueLink+
enables you to transfer (copy) or stream (play) photos, videos, and
music from either your Android phone to your computer or vice versa.
Finding more information
For more information on using this software, click the
Tutorials
app in the sMedio 360 main screen
located from the Start screen or on the Windows desktop. To explore all of the available features,
click
Learn More
in the Tutorials app.
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Chapter 4
Enjoying entertainment features