Audio; Connecting External Audio Devices; Checking Your Audio Functions - HP Mini User Manual

Audio

Your computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to:
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Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers.
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Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone.
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Download music from the Internet.
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Create multimedia presentations using audio and images.
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Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.

Connecting external audio devices

WARNING!
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a headset microphone, refer
to the information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:
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Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
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Be sure that the external device cable is securely connected to the jack on your computer.
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Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE:
programs that use the device.

Checking your audio functions

To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > Control Panel.
2. Tap Hardware and Sound.
3. Tap Sound.
4. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, tap any sound
event, such as a beep or alarm, and tap the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2. Tap Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3. Open Slate Music and play back the sound.
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the
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