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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