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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

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. These notices are located in Help and Support.

To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, 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:

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.

To check the record functions of the 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 the desktop.

3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound.

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HP ProBook VZ243AV User Manual Page 59