Using the audio-in microphone jack | HP EX691UA-NOOS guide

Using the audio-in (microphone) jack

The computer is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. Select models support a stereo (dual sound channel) microphone.

NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5- mm plug.

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.

In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR. On select models, the computer can also transmit S/PDIF digital audio signals through the audio-out jack.

When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only)

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) or digital audio provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output.

For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector on your audio/video equipment.

NOTE In order to use S/PDIF with your headphone jack, you will need an optional mini TOS link cable and/or adapter.

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HP EX691UA-NOOS manual Using the audio-in microphone jack, Using the audio-out headphone jack

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Page Page Table of contents Power Multimedia Drives External Devices External Media CardsMemory Modules Modem and Local Area Network Wireless Select Models OnlySecurity Routine Care Setup UtilitySoftware Updates and Recovery Troubleshooting 175 Electrostatic discharge Enww Select Hardware tab Device Manager Components Keys Top components TouchPad Buttons and switches Standby, resumes from standby into Windows Lights Rear components Front components Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennae select models only Additional hardware components Labels Rated input power SpecificationsOperating environment Feature Support Expansion port input/output signals TouchPad TouchPad and Keyboard Using an external mouse Using the TouchPadSetting TouchPad preferences Hotkeys Keyboard Hotkey quick reference Hotkey proceduresDisplay and clear system information fn+esc Open the Print Options window fn+f2 Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1Open a Web browser fn+f3 Initiate standby fn+f5 Switch the screen image fn+f4 Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease screen brightness fn+f7 Increase screen brightness fn+f8 Quick Launch Buttons software Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panelSetting tiling preferences Setting advanced preferences Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon Setting button assignments on an external keyboard Keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an external numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work Enww Power control and light locations Power Power Task Recommended power source Power sources Connecting the AC adapter Standby Standby and hibernationHibernation When a reliable power supply is unavailable When you leave your workInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Enww Using emergency shutdown procedures Default power settingsTurning the computer or display on or off Stand by Initiating or resuming from standby Hibernate Initiating or restoring from hibernation Accessing Power Options Properties Power optionsDisplaying the Power Meter icon Setting a security prompt Setting or changing a power scheme Processor performance controls Inserting or removing a battery pack Battery packs Charging a battery pack Displaying charge information on the screen Monitoring the charge of the battery packInterpreting charge indicators Obtaining accurate charge information Critical low-battery condition Managing low-battery conditionsIdentifying low-battery conditions Low-battery condition When no power source is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen external power is available When a charged battery pack is available Charging the battery pack Calibrating a battery packWhen to calibrate How to calibrate Discharging the battery pack Conserving power as you work Conserving battery powerRecharging the battery pack Disposing of a used battery pack Storing a battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drive care Drives IDE drive light Hard drive Enww Enww DVD-ROM ±RW/R Optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Multimedia Hardware Using the optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Multimedia Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the QuickPlay buttons Enww Using the audio features Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Adjusting the volume Using the external monitor port Using the video features Using the S-Video-out jack Remote Control Select Models Only Inserting the battery PC Card version HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version Enww Enww Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version Play/Pause HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions Inserting the battery ExpressCard version HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Enww Replace the battery compartment cover Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Press to stop the current media activity, such as Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Problem Possible solution Troubleshooting the remote control Installing multimedia software from a CD select models only Identifying preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Using QuickPlay software Using multimedia software Protecting the CD or DVD write process Protecting playback Observing the copyright warning Changing DVD region settings Digital Media Slot cards select models only External Media Cards Inserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC Card Stopping or removing a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Enww ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Enww Stopping or removing an ExpressCard Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal Devices Required USB software Stopping a USB device Required 1394 software Using a 1394 device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Stopping a 1394 device Using the expansion port Adding or replacing memory modules Memory Modules Enww Enww Enww Effects of increasing memory Video memory settings select models only Wireless features Wireless Select Models OnlyIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Wireless Control Description Wireless controls Wireless devices select models only Setting up a Wlan in your home Connecting to a public Wlan Connecting to a Wlan in your homeUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Wireless device status states Turning on the devices Turning off and disabling the devices Enww Modem Modem and Local Area Network Connecting the modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current country selection Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Adding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problems Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication software Local area networks Enww Security Security features Guidelines for setting passwords Passwords QuickLock Passwords set in Windows Administrator password Passwords set in the Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Power-on passwordEntering an administrator password Entering a power-on password Managing a power-on password DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Device security Antivirus software Critical updatesFirewall software Optional security cable Setup Utility access Setup Utility Setup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Main menu Setup Utility menusSecurity menu Tools menu Advanced menu Enww Software updates Software Updates and RecoveryHP Software Update Accessing computer information Software updates and the HP Web site Downloading a Bios update Installing a Bios update Downloading and installing other software Creating a restore point System recoverySafeguarding your information Using System Restore Reinstalling applications from discs Reinstalling applicationsRestoring to a restore point Reinstalling applications from the hard drive Repairing the operating system Back up your system Reinstalling the operating system Reinstall the operating system Update reinstalled software Reinstalling device drivers and other software Enww Routine Care Hardware maintenance Battery pack Display TouchPad and keyboard Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Quick checklist TroubleshootingComputer will not start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blank Computer is extremely warm Computer is turned on, but is not respondingAn external device is not working Enww Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone Taking the computer to a service partnerCustomer Care Preparing to contact Customer Care Enww Handling internal components Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Handling drives Grounding methods Index Symbols/Numerics Enww Wlan USB Wlan label Writable media XD-Picture Card XD Enww