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

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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. 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. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone (2) from right to left. ◦ To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone (2) from left to right. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the Mute icon to mute the volume. Using the audio features 3

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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.
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.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
●
Computer volume buttons:
◦
To mute or restore volume, press the mute button
(1)
.
◦
To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone
(2)
from right to left.
◦
To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone
(2)
from left to right.
●
Windows® volume control:
a.
Click the
Volume
icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b.
Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the
Mute
icon to mute
the volume.
Using the audio features
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