HP Pavilion dv4-5110us Entertainment Notebook PC - Manual (Page 34)

Using Beats Audio
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound.
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel
Beats Audio Control Panel allows you to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
To open Beats Audio Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > 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.
The following table explains the meaning of the Beats Audio icons that appear on the screen when
you press the Beats Audio hot key (
fn + b ).
Icon Definition
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
Checking the sound
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2. 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.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2. Click 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, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
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