TECRA A11/S11, Satellite Pro S500

Sound System

This section describes some of the audio control functions.

Volume Mixer

The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of devices and applications under Windows.

■To launch the Volume Mixer utility, right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu.

■To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the Speakers slider.

■To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move the slider for the corresponding application.

Microphone Level

Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.

1.Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Recording devices from the sub menu.

2.Select Microphone, and click Properties.

3.On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease the microphone volume level.

If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the

Microphone Boost slider to a higher level.

PC Beep Level

Follow the steps below to change the PC Beep playback level.

1.Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Playback devices in the sub menu.

2.Select Speakers, and click Properties.

3.On the Levels tab move the PC Beep slider to increase or decrease the PC Beep volume level.

Audio Enhancements

In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker, follow the steps below.

1.Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Playback Devices from the sub menu.

2.Select Speakers, and click Properties.

3.On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would like, and click Apply.

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