Using The Audio Line-Out Jack; Using The Microphone Input Jack - HP COMPAQ 309971-002 Hardware Manual

Audio and Video
Component
3
Audio line-out jack
4
Microphone input jack
5
Speaker
6
Microphone

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.
✎
The internal speakers are disabled when a device is connected to
the audio line-out jack.

Using the Microphone Input Jack

When an external microphone is connected to the notebook, the
notebook microphone is disabled.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone input jack, use
a monaural microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
5–2
Description
Connects optional, powered stereo
speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
Connects an optional monaural
microphone.
Produces system sound.
Inputs single-channel sound.
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