Operating Basics

Sound System

This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power management.

Volume control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording.

To launch Volume Control for playback, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties, choose Recording and click OK.

To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume Control.

Microphone level

The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below if you connect an external microphone to a microphone jack.

You need to purchase an optional external microphone if you would like to use the microphone functions.

1.Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

2.Click Properties, check the Microphone checkbox and click OK.

3.Click Options and select Advanced Controls.

4.Click Advanced.

5.Check the MIC Boost checkbox and click Close.

SoundMAX Control Panel

The SoundMAX control panel lets you control additional functions for the Microphone Enhancement and Audio Power Management. To launch the SoundMAX Control Panel, follow the steps below.

1.Click Start and click Control Panel.

2.If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click on Switch to Classic View.

3.Doubleclick the SoundMAX icon.

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