HP 375424-001 manual Using the Audio-In Microphone Jack, Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack

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You can also adjust volume by using the volume control software available in the Windows operating system and in some Windows multimedia applications.

✎The volume mute button on the notebook overrides all software volume settings.

To access the Windows volume controls:

»Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices > Volume tab.

Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack

The audio-in (microphone) jack connects an optional stereo microphone.

It is recommended that you use an electret condenser microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved.

Depending on your notebook model, the location of the audio-in (microphone) jack varies.

Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a monaural (single sound channel) plug into an audio-out jack.

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