Gateway TM 5150 manual Using the audio, Adjusting the volume, To adjust volume controls

Using the audio

Your system provides 16-bit stereo audio with SoundBlaster Pro compatibility. You can record audio for presentations, attach voice messages to your e-mail, listen to audio CDs, and use it for many other multimedia applications. This section tells you more about using audio.

Adjusting the volume

There are many ways to adjust audio input and output on your Solo notebook computer. The Volume Control Wheel on the left side of the system controls the external and internal speaker volumes. The volume level for other ports is controlled by the multimedia software.

To adjust playback and recording volume levels

1.Click Start, Settings and Control Panel. Double click the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties dialog box opens.

2.Click the Audio tab.

3.Set the Playback and Recording levels to your preference.

To adjust volume controls

1.Double-click the Speaker icon in the status area to open the Volume Control dialog box.

A Volume Control dialog box opens.

2.Slide the various volume and balance controls to suit your listening requirements.

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