ThinkPad E550, User Manual

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Using audio features
Your computer is equipped with the following items:
• Speakers
• Microphones
• Combo audio connector, 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) in diameter
Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features, such
as the following:
• Compliant with Intel
®
High Definition Audio
• Playback of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer-3
(MP3) files
• Recording and playback of pulse-code modulation (PCM) and Waveform Audio File Format (WAV) files
• Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached
The following table shows which functions of the audio devices attached to the connectors on your
computer, the ThinkPad OneLink Dock, or the ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock are supported.
Table 2. 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
Combo audio connector
on the ThinkPad OneLink
Dock or ThinkPad OneLink
Pro Dock
Headphone and
microphone functions
supported Headphone function
supported Not supported
Configuring for sound recording
To configure the microphone for optimal sound recording, use the SmartAudio program. To start the
program, go to Control Panel and click
Hardware and Sound ➙ SmartAudio .
Using the camera
Depending on the model, your computer comes with a 2D camera or a 3D camera. The 3D camera works
with certain third-party apps, such as apps provided by Intel. The performance parameters of the 3D camera
vary depending on the app you use. To learn how to use the 3D camera with a specific app and to view the
performance parameters, search for the related information from the Intel Web site.
To start the camera and configure the camera settings, do the following:
• For Windows 8.1: Click Camera from the Start screen.
• For Windows 7: Open the Communications Utility program.
When the camera starts, 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
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