Sound System - Toshiba NB500 Series User Manual

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. Locate the Speakers icon on the task tray.
2. Right-click the Speakers icon on the task tray.
3. Select Open Volume Mixer from the menu.
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.
Adjusting 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.
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.
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