Using The Internal Microphone Or Audio-In (Microphone) Jack; Using The Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack - HP Compaq NC8230 Hardware Manual

Using the internal microphone or audio-in
(microphone) jack
The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel)
microphone jack that supports a stereo array and monaural
microphone. Using sound recording software with external
microphones allows for stereo (dual-channel) recordings and
stereo playbacks.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
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When an external microphone is connected to the computer,
the internal microphone is disabled.

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume
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before putting on headphones, ear buds, or a headset.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not
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plug a single sound channel (monoraul) connector into the headphone
jack.
In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used
to connect the audio input function of an audio/video device such
as a television or VCR.
When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a
3.5-mm stereo plug.
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When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the internal
speakers are disabled.
Multimedia
Multimedia hardware
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