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To check the record functions of the 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 Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound.

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

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

Using Beats Audio

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.

▲To increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b.

You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. Select Start

>Control Panel > Sound > Speakers and Headphone Properties to view and control the bass properties.

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page TouchPad Identifying hardwareComponents Top componentsDescription TouchPad buttonsComponent Description LightsButton Keys Front componentsLeft-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless key Using the wireless controlsUsing Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models onlyIdentifying the adapter components Connecting the adapterTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Cannot connect to a preferred network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayedCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Using TouchPad gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadScrolling Icon Description Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity keysUsing multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats AudioVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for HdmiWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power devices Using power-saving statesUsing the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerConnecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Removing or inserting the primary battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models onlyInserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a batteryShutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryClick Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices DrivesIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk CleanupUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsManaging an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menuDiagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Create a system restore point Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB IndexWlan Hdmi