Multimedia, Using the media activity controls, Audio | HP XU103UT

3 Multimedia

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 hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)

●Media keys

Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer's media activity controls.

Audio

Your computer provides a variety of audio-related functions:

●Play music.

●Record sound.

●Download music from the Internet.

●Create multimedia presentations.

●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.

●Stream radio programs.

●Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive (purchased separately).

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HP XU103UT manual Multimedia, Using the media activity controls, Audio

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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionSelect Start All Programs HP HP Documentation Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Windows Windows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM Inserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Connecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Windows Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Video Webcam select models onlyPage Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi Shutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Displaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Storing a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Using switchable graphics select models only Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models only Using dual graphics select models only External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Slot-load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Protecting the computer Security Using passwords Password Function Setting passwords in Windows Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the sides and coverUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page About the boot device order MultiBoot Considering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsComputer Management HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating software HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only Enabling the iAMT solution Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME Configuration Change Intel ME Password IAMT Configuration Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Keys SIM