Adjusting the volume

Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:

●Volume buttons

●Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)

●Volume keys

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.

NOTE: Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your computer has.

Checking audio functions on the computer

NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise.

To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

2.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.

2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.

3.Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.

To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

Webcam (select models only)

Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the preinstalled software, you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video. You can preview and save the photo or video recording.

The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:

●Capturing and sharing video

●Streaming video with instant message software

●Taking still photos

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