Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(6)

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.

 

 

 

(7)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset

 

 

microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural

 

 

microphone.

 

 

 

(8)

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 39.

 

 

 

(9)

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.

 

 

 

(10)

External monitor port

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

 

 

 

(11)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

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. On the Start screen, type h, and then

select 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 a USB port (or the audio-out jack) on your computer or on a docking station.

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HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Using the webcam, Using audio, Connecting speakers