Lenovo 3444GXU, X1 manual Using the camera, Using a flash media card, Configuring camera settings

Using the camera

If your computer has a camera, you can use the camera to preview your video image and take a snapshot of your current image.

To start the camera, do the following:

•For Windows 7: Press Fn+F6 to open the Communications settings window.

•For Windows 8: Press Fn+F6 to start the Lenovo Settings program. Then click Camera. When the camera is started, the green camera-in-use indicator turns on.

You also can use the camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conferencing. To use this with other programs, open one of the programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera will start automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator will turn on. For more information about using the camera with a program, refer to the help information system of the program.

Configuring camera settings

You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output.

To configure the camera settings, do the following:

•For Windows 7: Press Fn+F6. The Communications settings window opens. Click the Manage Settings button and configure the camera settings as desired.

•For Windows 8, do one of the following:

–Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the help information system of the program.

–Click Lenovo Settings from the Start screen. Then click Camera. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the camera settings as desired.

Using a flash media card

Your computer supports a media card reader slot. It supports the following cards:

•Secure Digital (SD) card

•Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card

•Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card

•MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Notes:

•Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card.

•While transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become damaged.

Installing a flash media card

Attention: Before you start installing a card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.

To install a card, do the following:

1. Make sure the metal contacts of the card are facing down and pointing toward the card slot.

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