Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(6)

Optical drive

Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical

 

 

disc.

 

 

 

(7)

b key

Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

 

 

Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you

 

 

to view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is

 

 

an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep,

 

 

controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound.

 

 

Beats Audio is enabled by default.

 

 

NOTE: You can also open the Beats Audio Control

 

 

Panel from the Start screen: type c, select Control

 

 

Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then

 

 

select Beats Audio Control Panel.

 

 

 

(8)

Integrated subwoofer

Provides superior bass sound.

 

 

 

(9)

fn key

Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in

 

 

combination with the b key.

 

 

 

(10)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produces sound when connected to optional

 

 

powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a

 

 

headset, or television audio.

 

 

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.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack,

 

 

the computer speakers are disabled.

 

 

 

(11)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset

 

 

microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural

 

 

microphone.

 

 

 

(12)

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 44.

 

 

 

(13)

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.

 

 

 

(14)

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.

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