HP XU103UT manual Adjusting the volume, Checking audio functions on the computer

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Adjusting the volume

Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:

●Volume buttons

●Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)

●Volume keys

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.

NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.

NOTE: Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your computer has.

Checking audio functions on the computer

NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.

Windows 7

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

2.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.

2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.

3.Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.

To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

Windows Vista

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

2.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Select Start All Programs HP HP Documentation IntroductionFinding more information about your new computer Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons WindowsWindows Vista Using operating system controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerSelect Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Devices and PrintersConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundWebcam select models only VideoPage Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a used battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Replacing the batteryTesting an AC adapter Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models only Using switchable graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot-loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting a new Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning products MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Computer Management Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyHP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software ManagerUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Intel ME ConfigurationIAMT Configuration Change Intel ME PasswordTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys SIM