Using The Audio-In (Microphone) Jack; Using The Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack

The notebook is equipped with a stereo microphone jack. When
connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
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If you connect a stereo (dual-channel) microphone, stereo
sound will be recorded.
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If you connect a monaural (single-channel) microphone,
left-channel sound will record on both channels.
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If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended
sensitivity may not be achieved.
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When an external microphone is connected to the notebook, the
notebook internal microphone is disabled.

Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume
before putting on headphones or a headset.
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CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not
plug a single sound channel (monaural) connector into the headphone
jack.
The stereo (dual-channel) headphone jack is used to connect
headphones, and also to connect the audio input connector of an
audio/video device such as a television or VCR.
When connecting a device to the headphone jack:
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Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
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For best sound quality, use 24-ohm to 32-ohm headphones.
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When the a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
internal speaker is disabled.
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