Component

 

Description

 

 

 

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Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in

Connects optional powered stereo speakers,

 

(microphone) jack

headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television

 

 

audio cable. Also connects an optional headset

 

 

microphone. This jack does not support optional

 

 

microphone-only devices.

 

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,

 

 

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

 

 

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety

 

 

information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and

 

 

Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from

 

 

the Start screen, type support, select the HP

 

 

Support Assistant app, select My computer, and

 

 

then select User guides.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack,

 

 

the computer speakers are disabled.

 

 

NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-

 

 

conductor connector that supports both audio-out

 

 

(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).

 

 

 

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USB 3.0 ports (2)

Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide

 

 

enhanced USB power performance.

 

 

NOTE: For details about different types of USB

 

 

ports, see Using a USB device on page 43.

 

 

 

(8)

HDMI port

Connects an optional video or audio device, such as

 

 

a high-definition television, any compatible digital or

 

 

audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

 

 

 

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External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

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

For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then

select Help and Support.

Using audio

On your 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.

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