HP TouchSmart 300-1000 Getting Started - Page 86
Adjusting speaker volume, Configuring sound for Windows Media Center, Headphones
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4 Configure the sound to your preferences by using the SoundMAX Listening Experience, Recording Experience, and Advanced buttons. NOTE: To switch back to the internal speakers after the digital speakers are enabled, select the Default button in the Internal Speakers area. Simply turning off the external speakers does not enable the internal speakers; the internal speaker setting must be selected. Adjusting speaker volume Use the Volume buttons on the left side of the computer. If you are playing music in HP TouchSmart software, use the Volume controls from the Music application that remain onscreen in the upper-right of the screen. Use the Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar: a Press and hold (or with the mouse, right-click) the Volume icon, and then select Open Volume Mixer. The Volume Mixer window opens. b To adjust the volume for HP TouchSmart programs (Notes, Music, and Video), be sure to adjust both the speaker volume and the HP TouchSmart program volume. Scroll to the right in the Applications area to see all choices. c When you are satisfied with the sound level, tap the Close button (the X in the upper-right corner) to close this window. If you have digital speakers, you can also use SoundMAX to adjust the volume and perform sound balance testing: a Tap the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar. b Adjust the slider for the speaker setup that you have. NOTE: You also adjust the volume for the built-in microphone array in this window. Configuring sound for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, configure audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Tap the Start button. 2 Tap Windows Media Center. 3 Follow the directions for setting up sound, and tap Finish when done. Headphones Use your headphones by connecting them to the headphones connector on the left side of the computer. When the headphones connector is being used, the internal speakers and Line Out are muted. 20 User Guide (Features may vary by model)