Adjusting The Volume; Checking Audio Functions On The Computer - HP Pavilion g4-2000 User Manual

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the volume keys. see
information.
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earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.

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 > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
Using the action keys on page 28 for more