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Using the camera
Depending on the model, your computer comes with a camera. Use the camera to take pictures or hold a
video conference.
To start the camera and configure the camera settings, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Communications Utility program.
• For Windows 8.1: Click Camera from the Start screen.
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 camera with other programs, open one of the programs
and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera starts
automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator turns on. For more information about using the camera
with a program, refer to the help information system of 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 8.1, do one of the following:
– Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For more information,
see the help information system of the program.
– Open the Lenovo Settings program. Then click Camera . Follow the instructions on the screen to
configure the camera settings as desired.
• For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program and configure the camera settings as desired.
Using a flash media card
Your computer has one media-card slot.
The media-card slot supports the following four types of cards:
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card
Note: Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card.
Attention: While transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your
computer into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer completes; otherwise, your data could
become damaged.
Inserting a flash media card
Attention: Before you start installing a flash media card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object.
This action reduces any static electricity from your body.
To insert a flash media card, do the following:
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