142 Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Using the Web Camera

TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers
that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be
inadequate to produce sound from the computer.
To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones:
1Locate the headphone jack on the computer.
2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the
headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.
The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini connector.
To adjust the volume:
❖For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker.
❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control.
Using the Web Camera
(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 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. The Web camera indicator light glows when
the Web Camera is on.
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