134 Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Web Cam er a

To adjust the volume:
❖For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker.
❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control.
Web Camer a
(Available on certain models)
Your computer may come with a built-in Web camera. With this
Web camera you can do the following:
❖Take pictures and record videos with your notebook computer
❖Chat with others and have them see you while using instant
messaging (IM) programs
❖Have video conference calls
To E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be
connected to the Internet.
Depending on your computer model, the process of sending E-mail,
taking pictures or recording video messages may vary.
The Web camera software, by default, should already be running in
the Notification Area.
Using an ExpressCard®
The ExpressCard® slot (available on certain models) supports the
use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping,
which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while
the computer is on.
Inserting an ExpressCard®
Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the documentation that
comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you
insert it.
To insert an ExpressCard:
1Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer.
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