Adjusting the volume, Checking your audio functions, Adjusting the volume checking your audio functions – HP ProBook 4740s Notebook-PC User Manual
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Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following:
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Volume hot keys
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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, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE:
Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE:
Getting to know your computer on page 4
for information on what type of volume controls your computer has.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Computer > Control Center.
2.
In the left pane, click Hardware, and then click Sound in the right pane.
3.
Click the Sound Effects tab, and then select one of the sound options under Choose an alert
sound to test each sound.
To check the recording functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Computer > Control Center.
2.
In the left pane, click Hardware, and then click Sound in the right pane.
3.
Click the Input tab, and then select Microphone or Line-in in the drop-down menu next to
Connector.
4.
Adjust the input volume by moving the Input volume slider to the desired setting.
NOTE:
For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Sound icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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