3In the SPDIF area, select the Default button.
4Configure the sound to your preferences by using the Realtek 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.
Speaker volume
Use the Volume buttons on the right side of the computer.
Use the Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar:
a Press and hold (or with the mouse,
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
If you have digital speakers, you can also use Realtek HD Audio Manager to adjust the volume and perform sound balance testing:
a Tap the Realtek icon on the taskbar.
b Adjust the slider that corresponds with the speaker setup your system uses.
NOTE: You also adjust the volume for the
Configuring sound for Windows Media Center
After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, configure audio output for Windows Media Center:
1Tap the Start button.
2Tap Windows Media Center.
3Follow directions to setting up sound, and tap Finish when done.