Audio

Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:

●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers

●Control the bass with the Beats Audio feature (fn+b)

●Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone

●Download music from the Internet

●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images

●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs

●Stream radio programs

●Create (burn) audio CDs with an optional optical drive

Connecting external audio devices

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, television audio, or a headset microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:

●Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone).

●Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer.

●Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.

NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device.

Checking your audio functions

To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > Control Panel.2.Click Hardware and Sound.

3.Click Sound.

4.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

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