Enjoying Entertainment Features; Using The Camera; Using Audio; Connecting Speakers - HP 17-bs092nd User Manual

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Enjoying entertainment features

Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the camera, 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, TV, speakers, or headphones.

Using the camera

Your computer has one or more cameras that enable you to connect with others for work or play. Cameras
may be front facing, rear facing, or pop up. See
Most cameras allow you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some also provide HD (high-
definition) capability, apps for gaming, or facial recognition software like Windows Hello. See
computer and information on page 41
To use your camera, type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select Camera from the list of
applications.

Using audio

You can download and listen to music, stream audio content (including radio) from the web, record audio, or
mix audio and video to create multimedia. You can also play music CDs on the computer (on select models) or
attach an external optical drive to play CDs. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio
devices such as speakers or headphones.

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-out
(headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo 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
speakers, lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

WARNING!
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices.
To access this document:
Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
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You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in
(microphone) combo jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones,
Getting to know your computer on page 4
for details about using Windows Hello.
Setting up HDMI audio on page
for camera details.
Securing your
24. Before connecting
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