external speakers connected to a USB port, or through Beats Audio headphones connected to the headphone jack.
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel
Use Beats Audio Control Panel to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
▲To open Beats Audio Control Panel, from the Start screen, type h, select HP Utility Center, and then select HP Beats Audio.
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio
▲To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key in combination with the b key.
Checking the sound
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of applications.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
3.When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then click Test.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type s, and then select Sound Recorder.
2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.Open a multimedia program and play the recording.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of applications.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Using video
Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer without needing to connect to a network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Your computer has a
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using video 29