HP Book manual Using Sound, To adjust the speaker volume

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Using Sound

The OmniBook supports Sound Blaster compatible sound.

In this section you’ll learn how to

∙Adjust the speaker volume.

∙Connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones.

∙Record and play sound.

To adjust the speaker volume

∙Hold down Fn and press F8 or F9 as needed to gradually increase or decrease the maximum volume. (The Fn key is at the front-left corner of the OmniBook keyboard.)

–or–

1.Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar.

2.Drag the volume control up or down to adjust the volume.

Double-click the speaker symbol in the taskbar to open the mixer controls.

To temporarily silence the speaker output without changing the volume setting, click Mute in the Volume window.

Important

When you adjust the volume using the Fn+F8 or Fn+F9 key combinations, you are adjusting the current volume and you are also setting the maximum volume that can be played in Windows. If the volume in Windows is too low, you may want to adjust it with the Fn keys.

To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones

Your OmniBook has a built-in microphone above the keyboard and two stereo speakers.

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Contents Windows HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s GuideManaging Battery Power Changing the Configuration Finding More Information Using This Online ManualHP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Page Identifying Parts of the OmniBook Getting ComfortablePage Hint Adjusting the DisplayTo adjust the display To use the pointing device Using the Pointing DeviceTo clean the pointing device Page To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones Using SoundTo adjust the speaker volume To record and play sound Fn combination keys Using the OmniBook KeyboardTo use special features of the OmniBook keyboard To tilt the keyboardALT GR key To learn about Windows Learning About WindowsChecking the Status of the OmniBook Operating the OmniBookReminds you that the state To stop the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBookTo start the OmniBook Automatically turns off when you shut down Windows To reset and restart the OmniBook Hint To install the floppy drive Using Storage DevicesTo remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To insert and eject a floppy disk To install the CD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card To insert and remove a CDAbout RAM Cards Start popupEnd popup To remove a PC card To get the battery status Managing Battery PowerMonitoring Battery Power Recharging and Replacing Batteries To recharge the battery or run on ac powerTo replace the battery To install a second battery To change how power is managed Controlling Battery PowerTo respond to a low-battery warning To save battery powerPage To attach a security cable Protecting Your OmniBookAttaching a Security Cable To record your name or other PC identification Setting Up Password ProtectionTo set up password security Hint Type of Protection Steps To delete a passwordTo delete a set of OmniBook files To repair and clean up a diskProtecting Your Data Using the Personal Information Applications To view your appointments Managing Your Time with Appointment BookTo start Appointment Book To add a new event To change to a different day, month, or yearTo add a new appointment To run a program automatically To delete an appointment or eventTo add a person to the list Listing People in Phone BookTo start Phone Book To search for a person HintsTo perform a math function on one number Getting Answers from HP Financial CalculatorTo start HP Calculator To do simple arithmetic Page Changing the Configuration Other Information Using HP User ToolsSetup To run HP User ToolsAdvanced System menu Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU during reboot To run the SCU without rebootingDisks menu Input/Output menu Power menuExit menu System Memory System ResourcesSystem Interrupts DMA Channels System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FFIf a serial printer doesn’t print TroubleshootingSolving Problems Printing Problems HintPointing Device and Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsIf a PC card doesn’t work properly in a card slot File, Drive, and PC Card ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully from drive a If drive C has problemsSound Problems Serial and Infrared Communications ProblemsPower Problems Display ProblemsIf your OmniBook password doesn’t work If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh batteryIf the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it on If the battery pack doesn’t charge or stops chargingIf a screen saver causes lockup Lockup ProblemsIf the OmniBook stops responding during startup If an application stops respondingPage Page Page Page Volume