HP DV7-3173NR manual Webcam

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Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an input device that allows you to capture and share video.

To use the webcam, click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop, select the video icon on the MediaSmart SmartMenu, and then click Webcam.

NOTE: For more information on using HP MediaSmart, click Start > Help and Support, and type MediaSmart in the Search box.

For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:

If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems.

Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Webcam Troubleshooting Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity buttons Using the media activity functionsNext/fast forward button Using the media activity hotkeysMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Using optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive CD-R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs Playing musicDVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discsWatching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Webcam Troubleshooting CD, DVD, or BD does not play Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveDVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically CD, DVD, or BD does not play automaticallyDVD or BD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversTo use Windows Update DVD Index