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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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