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earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE:
Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE:
Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your
computer has.
Checking audio functions on the computer
Windows 7
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2.
When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound
event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2.
Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.
Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
NOTE:
For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
Windows XP
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio
Devices.
2.
When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under
Program events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the arrow button to
check the sound.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder.
2.
Click the recording button and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.
Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
NOTE:
For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar,
or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio
Devices.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
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