HP (Hewlett-Packard) 15-1050NR Laptop User Manual


 
Audio
Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:
Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers
Control the bass with the Beats Audio feature (fn+b)
Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone
Download music from the Internet
Create multimedia presentations using audio and images
Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs
Stream radio programs
Create (burn) audio CDs with an optional optical drive
Connecting external audio devices
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, television
audio, or a headset microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. For best results,
remember the following tips:
Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer.
Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the
programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Sound.
4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound
event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
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