Checking The Sound; Using Video; Connecting A Vga Monitor Or Projector - HP Presario CQ58-100 User Manual

Checking the sound

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3. Open a multimedia program and play the recording.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.

Using video

Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your
favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer, without needing to
access a network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an
external monitor, projector, or TV. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which
connects analog video devices. Some computers also have an high-definition multimedia interface
(HDMI) port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV.
IMPORTANT:
using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you have questions.

Connecting a VGA monitor or projector

To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation,
connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port.
Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
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