HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 36)

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:
● Capturing and sharing video
● Streaming video with instant message software
● 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:
● VGA
● DisplayPort
VGA
The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA
display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.
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