Connecting external audio devices, Checking your audio functions – HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC User Manual

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Double-click the Volume icon in the notification area.

In the Master Volume column, you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the
Volume slider up or down. You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume.

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:

Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio
Devices > Volume tab.

Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.

Click Apply.

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Program volume control:

Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.

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 computer 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.

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