Using the audio-in (microphone) jack

The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports a stereo array and monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recording and stereo playbacks.

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.

CAUTION To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel (monaural) connector into the headphone jack.

In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio input function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

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.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the following controls:

Computer volume buttons:

To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button.

To decrease the volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. Alternatively, you can tap the left half of the scroll zone to decrease the volume.

To increase the volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right. Alternatively, you can tap the right half of the scroll zone to increase volume.

NOTE The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10).

Windows volume control:

a.Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

b.Increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down. Click the Mute icon to mute the volume.

– or –

a.Right-click the Volume icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.

b.In the Device column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon.

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