Gateway EC1440u, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 3 : Setting Up and Getting Started
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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume
of 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 control buttons on the
keyboard. For more information, see
“System key
combinations” on page 27 .
-OR-
Click ( Start ), All Programs , Accessories
,
then click
Windows Mobility Center . The Windows Mobility
Center window opens. Slide the Volume control to the
desired volume level.
To adjust the volume from Windows:
1
Click (
Volume
) on the taskbar. The volume control
slider opens.
2
Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and
down to decrease volume.
3
To mute the volume, click ( Mute ). To restore volume,
click it again.
Tip
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see
“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide .