Compaq Evo n600c Hardware Guide Evo Notebook N600c Series - Page 70

Using the Microphone Jack

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Audio and Video Audio Feature 1 Speakers (2) 2 Volume buttons 3 Stereo speaker/ headphone (line-out) jack 4 Microphone 5 Microphone jack Function Provide stereo audio playback for multimedia applications. ✎ When the computer is docked in an optional docking base, the computer speakers are disabled and system sound plays through the docking base speakers. For more information, refer to the documentation included with the expansion base. Adjust or mute system volume. Connects powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or an audio/visual device such as a television or VCR. Supports audio input whether the display is open or closed; has a standard sensitivity of -50 dB. Supports a single sound channel (monaural) microphone. Using the Microphone Jack When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a single sound channel (monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is recommended. I If you connect a stereo microphone, left channel sound will record on both channels. I If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved. When an external microphone is connected to the computer, the computer microphone is disabled. 6-2 Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
Using the Microphone Jack
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
single sound channel (monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm
plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is
recommended.
If you connect a stereo microphone, left channel sound will
record on both channels.
If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended
sensitivity may not be achieved.
When an external microphone is connected to the computer, the
computer microphone is disabled.
Audio Feature
Function
1
Speakers (2)
Provide stereo audio playback for multimedia
applications.
When the computer is docked in an
optional docking base, the computer
speakers are disabled and system
sound plays through the docking
base speakers. For more
information, refer to the
documentation included with the
expansion base.
2
Volume buttons
Adjust or mute system volume.
3
Stereo speaker/
headphone
(line-out) jack
Connects powered stereo speakers,
headphones, a headset, or an audio/visual
device such as a television or VCR.
4
Microphone
Supports audio input whether the display is
open or closed; has a standard sensitivity of
-50 dB.
5
Microphone jack
Supports a single sound channel (monaural)
microphone.