Acer a-550 Series manual Adjusting the volume, Using the Audio DJ feature

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26 1 Getting familiar with your computer

Audio

Your computer includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio. The dual speakers, located near the front of the computer, direct sound towards you to further enhance sound output and quality.

There are audio ports on the right side of the computer. See “Right view” on page 6 for the location and description of these ports. For information on how to connect external audio devices to these ports, see “Audio devices” on page 42.

Adjusting the volume

Press the volume buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. For the location of these buttons, see “Launch keys” on page 22.

Using the Audio DJ feature

The Audio DJ feature allows you to control the playback of music CDs even with the computer turned off. Do as follows:

1Slide the launch key mode switch to Audio DJ mode. For the location of this switch, see “Launch keys” on page 22.

Note: If the computer is off, the power status indicator lights up.

2Press the optical drive eject button; then pull out the drive tray.

3Insert a music CD on the optical drive until it clicks in place on the spindle.

4Close the optical drive tray securely.

5You can now press the CD playback buttons to play the music CD.

Adjust the volume by pressing the volume buttons (+ to increase; - to decrease).

For more information on the CD playback buttons, see “Launch keys” on page 22.