Using The Camera; Using A Smart Card - Lenovo ThinkPad X270 User Manual

• Speakers
Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features, such
as the following:
• Compliant with High Definition Audio
• Playback of MIDI and MP3 files
• Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files
• Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached
The following list provides information about supported functions of the audio devices attached to the
connectors on your computer or the docking station.
• Headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug: Headphone and microphone functions
• Conventional headphone: Headphone function
Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.

Using the camera

If your computer has a camera, you can use the camera to preview your video image and take a snapshot
of your current image.
To start the camera, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program. See "Accessing Lenovo programs" on
page 12.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu and click Camera.
When the camera is started, the indicator is turned on in green, indicating that the camera is in use.
You also can use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing,
video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the integrated camera with other programs, open one of the
programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera
starts automatically and the green camera status indicator turns on. For more information about using the
camera with a program, see the help information system of the program.
Configuring camera settings
You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output.
To configure the camera settings, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program and configure the camera settings as desired.
• For Windows 10: Do one of the following:
– Open the Camera app, and click the settings icon in the upper-right corner. Follow the instructions on
the screen to configure the camera settings as desired.
– Open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Settings ➙ Camera. Follow the instructions on the
screen to configure the camera settings.

Using a smart card

Depending on the model, your computer might come with a smart card reader.
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