HP 15.6-Inch C2N46UA#ABA manual Enjoying entertainment features, Using the webcam, Using audio

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Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and headphones.

Using the webcam

Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to communicate up close with friends and colleagues next door or on the other side of the world. With the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos.

To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.

For details about using the webcam refer to the CyberLink YouCam help.

Using audio

On your HP computer, you can download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to USB ports (or the audio-out jack) on your computer or on a docking station.

To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Configuring audio settings on page 20. Before connecting audio devices, be sure to lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer.

To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

Connecting a microphone

To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using passwords Setting Windows passwords Vii Input power Operating environment Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Right sideLeft side Getting to know your computerRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display Top TouchPadLights Rapid Start Technology select models onlyButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Using audio Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Checking the sound Using videoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio settings Managing your photo, audio, and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Left-edge swipeUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Icon Key DescriptionShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Running on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsSelecting a power plan Conserving battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Storing a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerHandling drives Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Improving performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan LAN