Audio; Connecting External Audio Devices; Checking Your Audio Functions - HP ProBook 6450b - Notebook PC User Manual

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
● 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!
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:
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, 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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To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the