HP 41030us, C2M81UARABA, 683020001, 41010us, B5Q41UA#ABA, 6-1010us 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 24. 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 or speakers 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 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.

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 Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationRight side Component DescriptionSee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Left sideDisplay Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onButton, speakers, and subwoofer Hibernation onKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesInformation, see the Regulatory, Safety Using the webcam Using audioUsing video Checking the soundEnabling and Disabling Beats Audio IconDefinitionConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVUsing Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control PanelUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTurning the TouchPad off or on Navigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsRunning on external power HP CoolSense select models only Refreshing your software content select models only Shutting down the computerUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Improving performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyMaintaining your computer Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Locating your security software Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Using Internet security software Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating system restore points Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Backing up system and personal informationCreating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Network status icon is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Resolving a low battery level Audio problemsPower management problems Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan

41010us, 6-1010us, C2M81UARABA, 41030us, B5Q41UA#ABA specifications

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