HP M6 1045DX B5S08UAR#ABA manual Using the webcam, Using audio

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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, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.

For details about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.

Using audio

On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, 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 (with HDMI TV) on page 28. Before connecting audio devices, be sure to adjust the volume.

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, adjust 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 headset microphone to the audio-out (headphone) jack/audio-in (microphone) jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the headset microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.

Using Beats Audio

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound.

Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel

Beats Audio Control Panel allows you to view and manually control audio and bass settings.

To open Beats Audio Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsComponent Description Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontRight side Using Sleep or Hibernation onGetting to know your computer Left side See Using a USB device onCommunication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopSleep or Hibernation on LightsTop Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Or see Managing power onBeats Audio Control Panel KeysBottom For use in the computer by the governmental agency that Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsConnecting to a wireless network Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresSound Beats Audio Control Panel Select Start Control Panel HardwareUsing audio Using the webcamIconDefinition Using videoChecking the sound Enabling and Disabling Beats AudioConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Icon Key Description Using the action keysTurns the wireless feature on or off Mutes or restores speaker soundAudio Control Panel Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound BeatsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the keypadTurning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadSelecting NavigatingSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using TouchPad gesturesPinching/Zooming ScrollingFlicking RotatingUsing Sleep or Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Selecting a power plan Using the power meterRemoving a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computer HP CoolSensePage Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discSharing drives on the network Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyAdding or replacing memory modules Using Disk CleanupPage Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Locating your security software Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsInstalling Windows security updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosSelect Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics What you need to know Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups Creating recovery media to recover the original systemCreating a system restore point Creating system restore pointsBacking up system and personal information Tips for a successful backupCreating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Recovering the original system using HP Recovery ManagerRecovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problemsPower management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Resolving a low battery levelContacting support Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosHdmi