User's Manual

4 Enjoying 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
Your 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.
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To start the webcam or 3D camera, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from
the list of applications.
Using audio
B&O Play audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear
sound. You can experience B&O Play through the computer’s internal speakers, through external speakers
connected to a USB port, or through audio headphones connected to the headphone jack.
Accessing audio control panel
Use B&O Play Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
1.
From the Start screen, type Control Panel, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and
then select B&O Play Control Panel.
- or -
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
2.
Select Hardware and Sound, and then select B&O Play Control Panel.
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 24. 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.
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