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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume
of specific sound devices in your notebook.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the
speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume controls on the audio control panel. For more
information, see “Using the audio/video controls” on page 97.
-OR-
Use the mute button on the keyboard. For more information, see “System
key combinations” on page 30.
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your
Control Panel is in Category View, click
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio
Devices
. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.