HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Using the webcam select models only, Using video devices

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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 Line-inin the drop-down menu next to Connector.

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, right-click the Sound icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Select Computer Control CenterKeys Fn keyFront Right Environmental NoticesSee Using a USB device on LeftRear Display Bottom Bottom Using an Internet service provider ISP Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Roaming to another networkPage Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hot keys Using the TouchPad Using keypadsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadUsing TouchPad gestures NavigatingSelecting Tapping Scrolling Pinching/Zooming Rotating select models onlySetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickUsing the audio features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Using the webcam select models only Using video devicesChecking your audio functions Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerUsing the Power icon Using power managementInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing battery power Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Maximizing battery life Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapterPage Removing or replacing the service cover DrivesHandling drives Removing the service cover Replacing the service coverReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Using memory cards External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Removing an ExpressCardUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceUsing the docking connector Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in the operating system Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordManaging a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Using firewall softwareManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Enrolling your fingerprint Select the Use Fingerprint Reader optionBackup and Recovery Creating backupsCreating restore media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingWireless network connection is not working Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge