Lenovo ThinkPad S430 User Guide - Page 56

Using the integrated camera, Using the ThinkLight light feature, Using the optical drive

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Using the integrated camera If your computer has an integrated camera, you can use the camera to preview your video image and take a snapshot of your current image. To start the camera, do the following: • For Windows 7: Press F5 to open the Communications settings window. • For Windows 8: Press F5 to start the Lenovo Settings program. Then click Camera. When the camera is started, the green camera-in-use indicator turns on. You also can use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the integrated camera with other programs, open one of the programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera will start automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator will turn on. For more information about using the camera with a program, refer to the documentation that came with the program. Configuring camera settings You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output. To configure the camera settings, do the following: • For Windows 7: Press F5. The Communications settings window opens. Click the Manage Settings button and configure the camera settings as desired. • For Windows 8, do one of the following: - Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the help information system of the program. - Click Lenovo Settings from the Start screen. Then click Camera. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the camera settings as desired. Using the ThinkLight light feature You can use your computer under less than perfect lighting conditions by enabling the ThinkLight light feature. You can turn on the ThinkLight light by pressing Fn+Spacebar to illuminate the keyboard. Note: Avoid using your computer in dark conditions for prolonged periods. It is bad for your eyes. Using the optical drive Note: Your computer only supports the MultiBurner drive. MultiBurner drive This drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs, such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can record on DVD-R discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high speed discs, and CD-R discs. 40 User Guide

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Using the integrated camera
If your computer has an integrated camera, you can use the camera to preview your video image and
take a snapshot of your current image.
To start the camera, do the following:
For Windows 7: Press F5 to open the Communications settings window.
For Windows 8: Press F5 to start the Lenovo Settings program. Then click
Camera
.
When the camera is started, the green camera-in-use indicator turns on.
You also can use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing,
video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the integrated camera with other programs, open one of the
programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera
will start automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator will turn on. For more information about using
the camera with a program, refer to the documentation that came with the program.
Configuring camera settings
You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output.
To configure the camera settings, do the following:
For Windows 7: Press F5. The Communications settings window opens. Click the
Manage Settings
button and configure the camera settings as desired.
For Windows 8, do one of the following:
Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
Click
Lenovo Settings
from the Start screen. Then click
Camera
. Follow the instructions on the
screen to configure the camera settings as desired.
Using the ThinkLight light feature
You can use your computer under less than perfect lighting conditions by enabling the ThinkLight light
feature. You can turn on the ThinkLight light by pressing Fn+Spacebar to illuminate the keyboard.
Note:
Avoid using your computer in dark conditions for prolonged periods. It is bad for your eyes.
Using the optical drive
Note:
Your computer only supports the MultiBurner drive.
MultiBurner drive
This drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs,
such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can record on DVD-R
discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high speed discs, and CD-R discs.
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