Compaq Armada 7300 Armada 7300 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 92

Using the Built-In Audio Components

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Using the Built-In Audio Components Microphone The internal microphone on the front of the computer has a standard sensitivity of -50dB, which supports audio input whether the display is open or closed. The internal microphone is disabled if an external microphone is connected. Volume Control The volume control buttons adjust the volume of the internal speakers or, if connected, the external speakers, headphones, or headset. Press the right button to increase the volume, the left button to decrease the volume, and both buttons to mute the volume. Volume can also be controlled in Multimedia Properties. If the speaker icon does not appear in the lower-right corner of the taskbar, double-click the Multimedia icon in Control Panel. Click the option to show volume control on the taskbar. Whenever you want to adjust volume, you can press the volume control buttons or click the speaker icon on the taskbar. Maximum volume occurs when both volume controls are adjusted to their highest point. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down the volume control before putting on headphones. Stereo Speakers The internal stereo speakers provide quality audio playback for multimedia applications. The internal speakers are disabled if headphones, a headset, or external speakers are connected or if the computer is docked in the optional ArmadaStation, which has its own internal speakers. Using Audio Features 11-3

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Using Audio Features
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Using the Built-In Audio Components
Microphone
The internal microphone on the front of the computer has a
standard sensitivity of -50dB, which supports audio input whether
the display is open or closed. The internal microphone is disabled
if an external microphone is connected.
Volume Control
The volume control buttons adjust the volume of the internal
speakers or, if connected, the external speakers, headphones, or
headset. Press the right button to increase the volume, the left
button to decrease the volume, and both buttons to mute the
volume.
Volume can also be controlled in Multimedia Properties. If the
speaker icon does not appear in the lower-right corner of the
taskbar, double-click the Multimedia icon in Control Panel. Click
the option to show volume control on the taskbar.
Whenever you want to adjust volume, you can press the volume
control buttons or click the speaker icon on the taskbar. Maximum
volume occurs when both volume controls are adjusted to their
highest point.
!
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down the
volume control before putting on headphones.
Stereo Speakers
The internal stereo speakers provide quality audio playback for
multimedia applications.
The internal speakers are disabled if headphones, a headset, or
external speakers are connected or if the computer is docked in the
optional ArmadaStation, which has its own internal speakers.