Configuring Sound For Windows Media Center; Using Headphones; Using The Microphone Array; Using A Headset - HP TouchSmart dx9000 User Manual

Configuring sound for Windows Media Center

After you have installed, connected, and configured 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 has completed.
9 Tap Finish.

Using headphones

You can also use your headphones (purchased separately) 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.

Using the 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

You cannot use a headset with two connectors (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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