HP Mini 2102 Mini User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 49

Using other preinstalled multimedia software, Installing multimedia software from the Internet, Audio - drivers windows 7

Get HP Mini 2102 PDF manuals and user guides View all HP Mini 2102 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 49 highlights

Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. Installing multimedia software from the Internet ▲ To install multimedia software from the Internet, go to the software manufacturer's Web site and follow the instructions. NOTE: Software downloaded from the Internet may contain viruses. Refer to the "Security" chapter for more information. Audio Your computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs. Connecting external audio devices 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. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a headset microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). ● Be sure that the external device cable is securely connected to the jack on your computer. ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. Audio 41

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
Using other preinstalled multimedia software
To locate other preinstalled multimedia software:
▲
Select
Start
>
All Programs
, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example,
if you want to use Windows Media Player (select models only), click
Windows Media Player
.
NOTE:
Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from the Internet
▲
To install multimedia software from the Internet, go to the software manufacturer’s Web site and
follow the instructions.
NOTE:
Software downloaded from the Internet may contain viruses. Refer to the “Security” chapter
for more information.
Audio
Your computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to:
●
Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers.
●
Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone.
●
Download music from the Internet.
●
Create multimedia presentations using audio and images.
●
Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.
Connecting external audio devices
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
.
To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a headset microphone, refer
to the information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:
●
Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
●
Be sure that the external device cable is securely connected to the jack on your computer.
●
Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE:
A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the
programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select
Start
>
Control Panel
.
2.
Click
Hardware and Sound
.
Audio
41