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Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music,
and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center,
connect external devices like a monitor, projector, TV, speakers, or headphones.
Using the webcam
The computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models may
allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
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To start the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.
For details about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
Using audio
On your computer, or on select models using an external optical drive, you can play music CDs, 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 to the audio-out
(headphone) 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
Setting up HDMI audio on page 19
. Before connecting
speakers, adjust the volume.
Connecting headsets
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices. To access this guide, select Start > HP Support Assistant > Next > My computer > User Guides.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audio-
out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using advanced audio features
Your computer includes advanced audio features that can be controlled through the audio control panel. You
can experience enhanced sound through the computer's internal speakers, through external speakers
connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones connected to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in
(microphone) combo jack.
Accessing audio control panel
Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings.
Using the webcam
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