5 Multimedia
Your computer may include the following:
●Integrated speaker(s)
●Integrated microphone(s)
●Integrated webcam
●Preinstalled multimedia software
●Multimedia buttons or keys
Using the media activity controls
Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:
●Media buttons
●Media hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
●Media keys
Audio
On your HP computer, you can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.
Connecting speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port (or the
To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headphones
You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your computer.
To connect wireless headphones to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
Connecting a microphone
To record audio, connect a microphone to the microphone jack on the computer. For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.
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