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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 25 .
-OR-
Use the mute button and capacitive volume control on
the optional multimedia panel. For more information,
see
“Using the optional multimedia panel” on page 37 .
-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 .