Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Computer > Control Center.
2.In the left pane, click Hardware, and then click Sound in the right pane.
3.Click the Sound Effects tab, and then select one of the sound options under Choose an alert sound to test each sound.
To check the recording functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Computer > Control Center.
2.In the left pane, click Hardware, and then click Sound in the right pane.
3.Click the Input tab, and then select Microphone or
4.Adjust the input volume by moving the Input volume slider to the desired setting.
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer,
Using the webcam (select models only)
Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the preinstalled software, Cheese, you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video. You can preview and save the photo or video recording. To use the Cheese software, select Computer > More Applications > Images > Cheese.
The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:
●Capturing and sharing video
●Streaming video with instant message software
●Taking photos
NOTE: For details about using your webcam, click the Help menu in the Cheese software.
Using video devices
Your computer has the following external video ports:
●VGA
●DisplayPort
VGA
The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.
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