HP Pavilion 11-ad100 User Guide - Page 35

Connecting a microphone, Connecting headsets, Using sound settings, Using video

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Connecting a microphone To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting headsets WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this document: ▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation. Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audioout (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer. To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Using sound settings Use sound settings to adjust system volume, change system sounds, or manage audio devices. To view or change sound settings: ▲ Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound. Your computer may include an enhanced sound system by Bang & Olufsen, B&O Play, or another provider. As a result, your computer may include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an audio control panel specific to your sound system. Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings. ▲ Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select the audio control panel specific to your system. Using video Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a network. To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions. For information on using your video features, refer to HP Support Assistant. Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C DisplayPort device to your computer, you need a USB Type-C cable, purchased separately. To see video or high-resolution display output on an external DisplayPort device, connect the DisplayPort device according to the following instructions: Using video 23

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Connecting a microphone
To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when
recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.
Connecting headsets
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices
.
To access this document:
Select the
Start
button, select
HP Help and Support
, and then select
HP Documentation
.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to the audio-
out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headsets to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using sound settings
Use sound settings to adjust system volume, change system sounds, or manage audio devices.
To view or change sound settings:
Type
control panel
in the taskbar search box, select
Control Panel
, select
Hardware and Sound
,
and then select
Sound
.
Your computer may include an enhanced sound system by Bang & Olufsen, B&O Play, or another provider. As a
result, your computer may include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an audio control
panel
specific
to your sound system.
Use the audio control panel to view and control audio settings.
Type
control panel
in the taskbar search box, select
Control Panel
, select
Hardware and Sound
,
and then select the audio control panel
specific
to your system.
Using video
Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite
websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a
network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external
monitor, projector, or TV.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the
correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
For information on using your video features, refer to HP Support Assistant.
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)
NOTE:
To connect a USB Type-C DisplayPort device to your computer, you need a USB Type-C cable,
purchased separately.
To see video or high-resolution display output on an external DisplayPort device, connect the DisplayPort
device according to the following instructions:
Using video
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