Adjusting The Volume; Connecting Headphones And Microphones; Checking Audio Functions On The Computer - HP Elitebook 820 G1 Getting Started

Adjusting the volume

Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:
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Volume buttons
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Volume hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the
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Volume keys
WARNING!
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices. To access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE: Refer to the
of volume controls your computer has.

Connecting headphones and microphones

You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone) jack/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!
headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.

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. Save the file to your desktop.
3. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer:
▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Audio.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on
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