Connecting Speakers; Using Beats Audio; Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel; Enabling And Disabling Beats Audio - HP Laptop User Manual

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port (or to 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. To
connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see
Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.

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:
Mode

Enabling and disabling Beats Audio

To enable or disable Beats Audio:
Mode

Checking the sound

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
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Steps
1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, tap Search,
and then tap the search box.
2. Type c, tap Control Panel, tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Beats Audio Control
Panel.
From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select
Beats Audio Control Panel.
Steps
1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, tap Search,
and then tap the search box.
2. Type c, tap Control Panel, tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Beats Audio Control
Panel.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
1. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then
select Beats Audio Control Panel.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Configuring HDMI audio settings on page 33.