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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the Web Camera
TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use
speakers that require an external power source. Other
types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound
from the computer.
To play back sound files through external speakers or
headphones:
1
Locate the headphone/microphone jack on the
computer.
2
Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the
headphones or external speakers into the
headphone/microphone jack.
The headphone/microphone jack requires a 16-ohm
stereo mini connector.
To adjust the volume:
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For external speakers, use the volume controls on each
speaker.
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For headphones, use the computer’s volume control.
Using the Web Camera
Your computer may come with a built-in Web Camera. With
this Web Camera you can do the following:
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Take pictures and record videos with your computer
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Participate in video chats while using instant messaging
(IM) programs
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Have video conference calls
To email, instant message or video conference, you must
be connected to the Internet.
Depending on your computer model, the process of sending
email, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary.
To access the Web Camera:
In the
Search
field, type
Camera
, and then click the
Camera
icon. The Web Camera indicator light glows when
the Web Camera is active.
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