Operation Manual

5Multimedia
Audio
On your HP tablet, 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.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the volume buttons.
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 HP Support Assistant, type support in the taskbar search box, tap the HP Support Assistant app.
tap My PC, select the Specifications tab, and then tap User guides.
NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
Connecting headphones
You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on your tablet. See Top on page 6.
To connect wireless headphones to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices.
Checking audio functions on the tablet
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting
free of background noise.
To check the audio functions on your tablet, follow these steps:
1. Type control panel in the taskbar search box, and then select Control Panel.
2. Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound.
When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, tap any sound event, such
as a beep or alarm and then tap Test. You should hear sound through the speakers or through
connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your tablet, follow these steps:
1. Type sound in the taskbar search box, and then tap Sound Recorder.
2. Tap Start Recording and speak into the microphone.
3. Save the file to your desktop.
4. Open a multimedia program and play back the recording.
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