Connecting Headphones; Connecting A Microphone; Connecting Headsets; Using Sound Settings - HP 17-x074nd User Manual

Connecting headphones

WARNING!
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices.
To access this document:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP
▲
Documentation.
You can connect wired headphones to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your
computer.
To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

Connecting a microphone

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

Connecting headsets

WARNING!
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices.
To access this document:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP
▲
Documentation.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audio-
out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.

Using sound settings

Use sound settings to adjust system volume, change system sounds, or manage audio devices.
To view or change sound settings:
Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound,
▲
and then select Sound.
– or –
Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Your computer may include an enhanced sound system by Bang & Olufsen, DTS, Beats audio, or another
provider. As a result, your computer may include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an
audio control panel specific to your audio system.
Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings.
Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound,
▲
and then select the audio control panel specific to your system.
– or –
To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones,
To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones,
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