4Enjoying entertainment features

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 a webcam (select models only)

The computer has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.

To start the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the list of applications.

For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support.

From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Using audio

On your computer, or on select models using an external optical drive, 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 to the audio- out (headphone) 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 Setting up HDMI audio on page 22. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this document, from the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer.

To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

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HP Stream - 13-c010nr Enjoying entertainment features, Using a webcam select models only, Using audio, Connecting speakers

Stream - 13-c010nr, Stream - 13-c077nr specifications

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Overall, the HP Stream 13-c077nr and 13-c010nr are versatile, stylish, and practical laptops that cater to the needs of students and casual users alike, combining reliability with affordability.