Operating Basics

Sound System

This section describes some of the audio control functions.

Adjusting System Volume

You can control the overall level of sound using Windows Volume Mixer. To launch Volume Mixer, follow the steps below.

1.Right-click the Speakers icon on the Taskbar.2.Select Open Volume Mixer from the menu.

Sound volume control as Hot key function - Supported by Hot key functions Fn+3 = volume down/Fn+4 = volume up. Adjust speaker volume by moving the slider up or down under Device to raise or lower the volume of your speakers. Click the Mute button to mute the volume.

You may see another control under Applications in Volume Mixer. It is the control for an application which is currently running. The System Sounds is always displayed since it controls the system sounds’ volume.

Changing System Sounds

System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen. This section explains how to select an existing scheme or save one you have modified.

To launch the configuration dialog window for system sounds, follow the steps below.

1.Right click the Speakers icon on the Taskbar.2.Select Sounds from the menu.

SmartAudio

Your computer contains SmartAudio, a powerful program that allows you to configure your audio software to enhance and personalize your listening experience.

The SmartAudio application has the following features:■Volume Mixer■Voice Effects■Audio Director■Smart EQ/3D SettingsPlease refer to the SmartAudio Help file for details.

Starting SmartAudio Application

To launch the SmartAudio, click Start  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  SmartAudio.

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