Using The Audio Line-Out Jack; Using The Microphone Jack - HP Compaq nc6000 - Notebook PC Hardware Manual

Audio and Video
Audio components (Continued)
Item Component
4
Volume buttons (2)
5
Speakers (2)

Using the Audio Line-Out 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 audio
line-out jack.
The audio line-out jack is also used to connect the audio function
of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.
When connecting a device to the audio line-out 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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The internal speakers are disabled.

Using the Microphone Jack

When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
single-sound channel (monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm
plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is
recommended.
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If you connect a stereo 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.
5–2
Description
Adjust the system volume. Press the
volume up button to increase sound.
Press the volume down button to
decrease sound.
Produce system sound.
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