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Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
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Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume
of specific sound devices in your computer. Depending on the sound hardware
installed in your computer, you may have additional volume controls available
through the Start menu.
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 volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information,
see “Special-function buttons” on page 34.
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.