Configuring Sound For Windows Media Center; Headphones; Microphone Array; Using A Headset - HP TouchSmart IQ820 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Configuring sound for Windows Media Center

After you install, connect, and configure the speakers, use the following procedure to configure audio
output for Windows Media Center:
1 Tap the Windows Vista start button.
2 Tap Windows Media Center.
3 Scroll to the Tasks menu, tap settings, General, and then tap Windows Media Center Setup.
4 Tap Set Up Your Speakers, and then tap Next.
5 Select the type of cable that connects your speakers or audio receiver to your computer, and then
tap Next.
6 Select the number of speakers, and then tap Next.
7 Tap Test to test the speakers.
8 Tap Next when the test is complete.
9 Tap Finish.

Headphones

You can use your headphones (not included) by connecting them to the headphones connector on the left
side of the computer. When the headphones connector is being used, the internal speakers and Line Out
are muted.

Microphone array

Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with a built-in microphone array near the webcam on the front of the
computer. The array is designed to filter out ambient noise in your environment to provide a cleaner sound.
You can use the microphone from a distance of up to one-half meter (2 feet) from the HP TouchSmart PC.
To adjust the volume:
1 Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar.
2 Adjust the slider.

Using a headset

A headset with two connectors cannot be used (one for headphones and one for microphone). The
HP TouchSmart PC does include a built-in microphone array and a headphones connector.

Connecting MP3 players

You can connect a media player, such as an MP3 player, to the Line In connector on the left side of the
computer and play it through the internal speakers or added external speakers.
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