◦To increase volume, press and hold the volume up button (3) until the desired volume level is reached.
●Windows volume control:
a.Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b.Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Select the Mute check box to mute the volume.
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b.In the Speakers column, you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down. You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume.
If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:
a.Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices > Volume tab.
b.Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.
c.Click Apply.
●Program volume control:
Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.
Multimedia software
NOTE: To use optical discs (CDs and DVDs), you must use an optional expansion base or an optional external optical drive (both purchased separately).
The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc.
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