Operating Basics

Microphone level

The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below.

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

2.Click Options and point to Properties.

3.Select Recording and click OK.

4.Click Options and select Advanced Controls.5.Click Advanced.

6.Check the Microphone Boost checkbox.

SigmaTel Control Panel

SigmaTel Control Panel lets you control some of the audio settings. Follow the steps below to launch the SigmaTel Control Panel:

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.Double-click the SigmaTel Audio icon.

Volume control

To adjust the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording, click the Levels tab.

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.

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