Using The Camera - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

• Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached
The following table shows the supported functions of the audio devices attached to the computer, the
ThinkPad OneLink Dock, or ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock.
Table 1. Audio feature list
Connector
Combo audio connector
Combo audio connector
of the supported ThinkPad
OneLink Dock or ThinkPad
OneLink Pro Dock
Configuring for sound recording
To configure the microphone for optimal sound recording, use the SmartAudio program. To start the
program, go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound ➙ SmartAudio.

Using the camera

Depending on the model, your computer comes with a camera. Use the camera to take pictures or hold a
video conference.
To start the camera and configure the camera settings, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program. See "Accessing Lenovo programs" on
page 12.
• For Windows 8.1: Click Camera from the Start screen.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and click Camera from the all apps list.
When the camera is started, the green camera-in-use indicator turns on.
You also can use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing,
video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the 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-in-use indicator turns on. For more information about using the camera
with a program, refer to 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 8.1: Do one of the following:
– Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
– Click Lenovo Settings from the Start screen. Then click Camera. Follow the instructions on the
screen to configure the camera settings as desired.
• For Windows 10: Do one of the following:
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Headset with a 3.5–mm,
4-pole plug
Headphone and
microphone functions
supported
Headphone and
microphone functions
supported
Conventional headphone
Headphone function
supported
Headphone function
supported
Conventional microphone
Not supported
Not supported