Using Beats Audio; Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel; Enabling And Disabling Beats Audio; Checking The Sound - HP Pavilion dv4-5000 User Manual

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
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

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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Definition
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
fn key in combination with the b key.