Multimedia; Using The Media Activity Controls; Audio; Connecting Speakers - HP Laptop User Manual

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Multimedia

Your computer may include the following:
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Integrated speaker(s)
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Integrated microphone(s)
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Integrated webcam
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Preinstalled multimedia software
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Multimedia buttons or keys

Using the media activity controls

Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow
you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:
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Media buttons
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Media hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the
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Media keys

Audio

On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, 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
jack) on your computer or on a docking station.
To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. 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.

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.
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