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(3) | HP TrueVision HD Webcam | Records video, captures still photographs, allows |
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| you to video conference and chat online using |
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| streaming video. |
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| To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > |
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| Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam. |
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(4) | Integrated subwoofer | Provides superior bass sound. |
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(5) | USB 2.0 port | Connects an optional USB device. |
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| NOTE: For details about different types of USB |
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| ports, see Using a USB device on page 49. |
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(6) | USB 3.0 ports (3) | Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide |
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| enhanced USB power performance. |
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(7) | Optical drive | Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical |
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| disc. |
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(8) | b key | Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in |
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| combination with the fn key. |
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| Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that |
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| provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a |
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| clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default. |
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| You can view and control the bass settings through |
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| the Windows operating system. To view and control |
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| the bass properties: |
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| Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and |
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| Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel. |
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(9) | fn key | Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in |
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| combination with the b key. |
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(10) | Produces sound when connected to optional | |
| (microphone) jack | powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a |
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| headset, or television audio. Also connects an |
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| optional headset microphone. The jack does not |
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| support optional |
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| WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, |
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| adjust the volume before putting on headphones, |
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| earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety |
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| information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and |
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| Environmental Notices. |
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| NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, |
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| the computer speakers are disabled. |
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(11) | HDMI port | Connects an optional video or audio device, such as |
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| a |
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| audio component, or a |
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(12) | External monitor port | Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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(13) | Speakers (2) | Produce sound. |
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24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features
