Using Audio Features
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack
The microphone jack supports a single sound channel (monaural)
microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A powered, single sound
channel, electret condenser microphone is recommended.
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If you use a stereo microphone, only the left channel will be
recorded.
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If you use a dynamic microphone, the recommended
sensitivity will not be achieved.
When an external microphone is connected to the computer, the
computer microphone is disabled.
Connecting a Device to the
Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down
the volume control before putting on headphones.
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Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug. For best sound quality,
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Headphones should be 32 ohms.
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External speakers should be at least 8 ohms.
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Connecting an external audio device to the stereo speaker/
headphone jack disables the computer speaker.