Checking the sound, Using video, Connecting a vga monitor or projector – HP Pavilion dv7-7133nr Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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Beats Audio is enabled.

Beats Audio is disabled.

Checking the sound

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.

Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

2.

When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.

Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.

2.

Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.

3.

Open a multimedia program and play the recording.

To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound
> Sound.

Using video

Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your
favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer, without needing to
access a network.

To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an
external monitor, projector, or TV. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which
connects analog video devices. Some computers also have an high-definition multimedia interface
(HDMI) port, which allows you to connect a high-definition monitor or TV.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer,

using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you have questions.

Connecting a VGA monitor or projector

To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation,
connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port.

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Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

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