5Multimedia

Your computer may include the following:

Integrated speaker(s)

Integrated microphone(s)

Integrated webcam

Preinstalled multimedia software

Multimedia buttons or keys

Using the media activity controls

Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:

Media buttons

Media hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)

Media keys

Audio

On your HP computer, you can download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones.

Connecting speakers

You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port (or the audio-out jack) on your computer or on a docking station.

To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting audio devices, be sure to adjust the volume.

Adjusting the volume

Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:

Volume buttons

Volume hot keys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)

Volume keys

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User guides.

NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.

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