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

Audio

Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:
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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 connect an external 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
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Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals
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Create or "burn" audio CDs (select models only)

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 microphone, refer to the
information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:
● Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable
connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the 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. Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then select Sounds.
– or –
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 record functions of the 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 Windows Media Player and play back the sound.
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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