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, from Start screen, type
c
, select
Control Panel
, select
Hardware and Sound
, and then select
Beats Audio Control Panel
.
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio
▲
To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the
fn
key in combination with the
b
key.
Checking the sound
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
From the Start screen, type
c
, and then select
Control Panel
from the list of applications.
2.
Select
Hardware and Sound
, and then select
Sound
.
3.
When the Sound window opens, select the
Sounds
tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then select
Test
.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
From the Start screen, type
s
, and then select
Sound Recorder
.
2.
Select
Start Recording
and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.
Open a multimedia program and play the recording.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer:
1.
From the Start screen, type
c
, and then select
Control Panel
from the list of applications.
2.
Select
Hardware and Sound
, and then select
Sound
.
Using video
Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your
favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer without needing to
connect to a network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port to
connect a high-definition monitor or TV.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,
using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions.
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