Chapter 7: Using Multimedia

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.

To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:

If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers.

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Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 39.

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.

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Gateway 200 manual Adjusting the volume in Windows XP, To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls