HP VM173UA#ABA - ENVY 13-1030NR Magnesium Alloy Laptop, User Manual

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Audio
Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:
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Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers
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Control the bass with the Beats Audio feature ( fn+b )
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Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone
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Download music from the Internet
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Create multimedia presentations using audio and images
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Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs
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Stream radio programs
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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).
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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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