Using a microphone | Compaq S0000 / 8000 manual

3Click the Audio tab.

4Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker system, and then click Apply.

NOTE: To test the speakers (multi-channel speakers only), click the Test button. The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop.

5Click OK.

NOTE: If you want to play a stereo DVD, change the audio properties of WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output.

using a microphone

Your PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Some models have a second microphone connector in the front of the PC. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multi-channel audio speakers option. For PCs with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the PC, if present, is ready to use. See “using the microphone with multi-channel audio“ on page 49.

To use a microphone connected to the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone.

NOTE: If you connect your microphone to the back of your PC, you do not need to perform this procedure.

1Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens.

NOTE: If you do not see this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double- click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box. Click Apply, and then click OK. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar.

2Select Options and click Properties.

3In Adjust volume for, click Recording.

4In Show the following volume controls, place a check in the Microphone check box.

5Click OK.

6Click the Advanced button in the Microphone column. If you do not see the Advanced button, select Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls.

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User’s Guide User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Taking care of your pc Index 111 Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information AC power outlet Setting up your pcPutting your pc together 15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches Safety and comfort USB Pc back Serial Connector Symbol Description Pc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connect Upgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connection Turning on your pc for the first time Turning off the pc Registering your pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby mode Automatic standby or hibernation Hibernation mode Installing software and hardware devices Making recovery cds/dvds Beginning to use your software Learning the basics Using the start menu Using the desktopIcon Opens Use it to Learning to use your pc Using compaq organize software Organizing your all programs list Using the all programs menu Using pc help & tools Using the mouse Autoscrolling ScrollingPanning About your keyboard Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speed Internet keyboard Standard keyboard Wireless keyboard set Edit keys Standard keyboard featuresAlphanumeric keys Function keys Numeric keys Arrow keys Special keyboard buttons Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears Key Icon Feature Description Standby CD/DVD/MP3 Media control keys Key Icon Feature Description Customizing the buttons Adjusting the monitor Using a printer User’s guide About the internet Using the internet User’s guide Setting up your internet account User’s guide Searching the internet Using a browser Restricting internet content Sending and receiving e-mail If using outlook expressSending e-mail messages with outlook express Receiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail program Help and support center Getting helpInstant support Getting messages Using compaq connectionsTurning off messages Upgrading and servicing the pc Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Re-enabling messages Web sites about your pc Online guidesMicrosoft windows xp operating system Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakers Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volume Configuring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Configuring the multi-channel sound manager Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volume Card Slot Reader Working with digital imagesAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Special note about the safely remove hardware utility Slot memory card reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Drive What it does Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesHandling cds/dvds Your drive options Inserting and removing cds and dvds Using the combo drive Playing cds and dvds Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player Click InterVideo WinDVD Creating burning cds with recordnow Using country/region codes Creating a music cd Getting started with recordnow Creating a data cd Creating burning music cds with windows media player Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer drive Creating burning data cds using windows xp program Connecting to a tv set Using a tv as a monitorCables you may need User’s guide Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Disconnecting the tv Using virus protection programs Protecting your pc from power surgesTaking care of your pc Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive space Emptying the recycle bin Uninstalling programsViewing the amount of used and free disk space Removing desktop icons Cleaning up your hard disk drive Troubleshooting Cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Audio Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hard disk drive Hardware installationEnd Task Click Start and choose Control Panel Internet accessHardware tab Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer Memory Miscellaneous Power User’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Using application recovery and system recovery User’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creator System restore Using the recovery tools cd To start system restore Application recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is responding System recovery System recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Preparing the pc Upgrading and servicing the pcSeries model and S0000 series model Removing the pc access panel on the S0000 series model Disconnecting the power cord Removing the front bezel from the S0000 series Removing the pc access panel on the 8000 series Removing the front bezel from the 8000 series Removing or upgrading a drive Drive positions on the S0000/8000 series S0000 shown Disconnecting the optical drive cablesLocating drive positions Removing a drive User’s guide Removing an optical or diskette drive from the 8000 series Removing a drive from the S0000 series Removing a hard disk drive from the 8000 series To replace or add a drive Replacing or adding a drive User’s guide Reassembling the diskette adapter Locating the memory module Upgrading or replacing memoryRemoving a memory module Replacing the diskette drive adapter on the 8000 series Removing a memory module Replacing or adding a memory moduleOpening the latches on the memory module socket Installing a memory module Removing or installing an expansion card Removing an expansion card on the S0000/8000 S0000 shown To remove an expansion card Replacing the expansion bracket cover on the S0000 series To install an expansion card Replacing the front bezel on the S0000 series Reassembling the pcReplacing the front bezel on the 8000 series Reconnecting the power cable on the S0000/8000 S0000 shown Upgrading and servicing the pc User’s guide CD/DVD Index DVD Index Receiving e-mails, 39 recording volume, adjusting Messages, 42 telephone numbers User’s guide