Using the audio-in (microphone) jack
The computer is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. Select models support a stereo (dual sound channel) microphone.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a
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/video device such as a television or VCR.
When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a
NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the internal 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 volume mute button.
●To decrease the volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. Alternatively, you can tap the left half of the scroll zone to decrease the volume.
●To increase the volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right. Alternatively, you can tap the right half of the scroll zone to increase volume.
●Microsoft 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. Select the Mute check box to mute the volume.
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b.In the Master Volume column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down. You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume.
If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow the steps below to place it there:
a.Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.
b.Click the Volume tab.
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