Using Audio; Connecting Speakers; Connecting Headphones; Connecting A Microphone - HP Laptop User Manual

Using audio

On your HP computer, you can play music CDs (external optical drive must be purchased
separately), download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio),
record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment,
attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or the audio-out
(headphone) jack on your computer or on a docking station.
To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To
connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see
Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.

Connecting headphones

You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING!
headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant
app, select My computer, and then select User guides.

Connecting a microphone

To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results
when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background
noise.

Using Beats Audio

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound. You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers, through
external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the
headphone jack.

Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel

Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
▲ To open Beats Audio Control Panel, from Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select
Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel.

Enabling and disabling Beats Audio

▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the
To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on
Configuring HDMI audio settings on page
fn key in combination with the
25.
b key.
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