Lenovo ThinkPad L450, User Manual

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Table 1. Audio feature list
Connector Headset with a 3.5–mm,
4-pole plug Conventional headphone Conventional microphone
Combo audio connector Headphone and
microphone functions
supported Headphone function
supported Not supported
Configuring for sound recording
To configure the microphone for optimal sound recording, use the Realtek HD Audio Manager program. To
start the program, go to Control Panel and click
Hardware and Sound
➙
Realtek HD Audio Manager .
Using the 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 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.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and click Camera from the all apps list.
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 7: Start the Communications Utility program and configure the camera settings as desired.
• For Windows 8.1: 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.
• For Windows 10: Do one of the following:
– Open the Camera app, click the settings icon in the upper-right corner. Follow the instructions on the
screen to configure the camera settings as desired.
– Click Lenovo Settings from the Start menu. Then click Camera . Follow the instructions on the
screen to configure the camera settings as desired.
Using a flash media card or a SmartCard
Depending on the model, your computer might have a SmartCard or a media card reader slot.
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