User Guide - Windows 7

NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for information on what type of volume
controls your computer has.
Connecting headphones and microphones
You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone)
jack on your computer. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially available.
To connect
wireless headphones or headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's
instructions.
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 guide, select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
Checking audio functions on the computer
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound
event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone.
3. Save the file to your desktop.
4. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer:
▲
Select Start > Control Panel > Audio.
Webcam (select models only)
Some computers include an integrated webcam. With the preinstalled software, 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
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