Audio, Connecting external audio devices, Checking your audio functions – HP ProBook 5320m Notebook PC 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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Record sound using the internal microphones 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 (select models only) or receive FM radio signals

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Create or “burn” audio CDs using an external 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, or a microphone, refer to the
information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:

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Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable
connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.)

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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:

Select Start > Control Panel.

Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.

When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under
Program events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button.

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps:

Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder.

Click Record and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the desktop.

Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound.

Chapter 4 Multimedia