Compaq Presario A900 Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8

Using the audio-in (microphone) jack, WARNING, CAUTION - restore

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Component (6) Volume down hotkey (-) (7) Volume mute hotkey (*) (8) Internal microphone Description Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key. Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key. Records sound. Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 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 guide. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel (monaural) connector into the headphone jack. In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio input function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system. When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug. When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the speakers are disabled. 2 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware

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Component
Description
(6)
Volume down hotkey (-)
Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the
fn
key.
(7)
Volume mute hotkey (*)
Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination
with the
fn
key.
(8)
Internal microphone
Records sound.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack
The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo
array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for
stereo recordings.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack
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
guide.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel
(monaural) connector into the headphone jack.
In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio input function
of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system.
When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the speakers are disabled.
2
Chapter 1
Using multimedia hardware