Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000

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 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. See “Special-function buttons” on page 22 for more information.

To adjust overall volume level from Windows:

■Click the speaker icon on the taskbar, then drag the slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box.

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