HP Mini 210-3001xx PC - Manual (Page 36)

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the action keys.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE: Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices
on page 19 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 > Sound.
2. Click the Devices tab, and then click Test to test each sound.
To check the recording functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Computer > Control Center > Sound.
2. Click the Devices tab, and then click the Test button next to Sound capture.
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
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
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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