Operating Basics

To hear the voice from a microphone or the analog sound from the line input, disable the Mute button in the Input Monitor, and then disable the Audio power management function described below.

Audio power management

The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is not used. To disable audio power management, follow the steps below.

1.Clicked the Advanced tab.

2.Check the Enable Power Management check box.

3.Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.

If the Enable Power Management check box is not checked, the audio controller will always be in operation.

Graphic equalizer

Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.

TOSHIBA Mic Effect

TOSHIBA Mic Effect is a utility used to enable comfortable calls with echo cancellation function. The echo cancellation function removes or reduces any harsh echoes or howling sounds that occur when playing audio sounds recorded with a microphone through the speakers. The echo cancellation function is available only when you use telephony software such as Windows Messenger with a voice conversation function.

For more instructions for this software, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click TOSHIBA Mic Effect Help.

Modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack.

Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure.

Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices.

Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or hardware damage.

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