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NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.

NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices

on page 22 for information on what type of volume controls your computer has.

Checking your audio functions

To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:

1. Select Computer > Control Center.

2. In the left pane, click Hardware, and then click Sound in the right pane.

3. Click the Sound Effects tab, and then select one of the sound options under Choose an alert

sound to test each sound.

To check the recording functions of the computer, follow these steps:

1. Select Computer > Control Center.

2. In the left pane, click Hardware, and then click Sound in the right pane.

3. Click the Input tab, and then select Microphone or Line-in in the drop-down menu next to

Connector.

4. Adjust the input volume by moving the Input volume slider to the desired setting.

NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a

setting free of background noise.

To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Sound icon in the

notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Using the webcam (select models only)

Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the

preinstalled software, Cheese, you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video. You can

preview and save the photo or video recording.

The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:

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Capturing and sharing video

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Streaming video with instant message software

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Taking still photos

NOTE: For details about using your webcam, click the Help menu in the Cheese software.

Using video devices

Your computer has the following external video ports:

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VGA

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DisplayPort

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