Using Sound, To adjust the speaker volume | HP 2000/5700 instruction

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.In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (Main group).

2.Click Sound, then Volume and Mixer.

3.Use the mouse to drag the Master Volume slider bars. The volume responds as you drag.

4.Click OK to close the window and keep the current settings. Cancel returns to the previous settings.

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

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HP 2000/5700 manual Using Sound, To adjust the speaker volume, To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones

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Windows for Workgroups HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Managing 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 keyboard ALT GR key To learn about Windows Learning About Windows Checking the Status of the OmniBook Operating the OmniBook Reminds 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 Devices To remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To insert and eject a floppy disk To install the CD-ROM drive To insert a PC card To insert and remove a CD About 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 power To 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 password To delete a set of OmniBook files To repair and clean up a diskProtecting Your Data Page Using the Personal Information Applications To view your appointments Managing Your Time with Appointment BookTo start Appointment Book To add a new appointment To change to a different day, month, or year To delete an appointment or event To add a new event To run a program automatically To add a person to the list Listing People in Phone BookTo start Phone Book To search for a person Hints To 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 To run OmniBook Tools Using OmniBook Tools Control menu, About UninstallPassword Library System menu Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU during reboot To run the SCU without rebooting Disks menu Input/Output menu Power menu Exit menu System Memory System ResourcesSystem Interrupts DMA Channels System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF If a serial printer doesn’t print TroubleshootingSolving Problems Printing Problems Pointing Device and Mouse Problems Memory Problems Serial and Infrared Communications Problems File, Drive, and PC Card Problems Display Problems Sound Problems Power Problems Lockup Problems Page Page Page Page Volume