HP 421 Notebook-PC - Manual (Page 52)

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
● Computer volume keys (select models only):
◦ To mute or restore volume, press and hold the fn key (1), and then press the mute key f7
(2).
◦ To decrease volume, press and hold the fn key (1), and then tap the volume down key f8
(3) until the desired volume level is reached.
◦ To increase volume, press and hold the fn key (1), and then tap the volume up key f9 (4)
until the desired volume level is reached.
● Windows volume control:
a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the Mute icon to
mute the volume.
– or –
a. Right-click the Volume icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.
b. In the Speakers column, you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume
slider up or down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon.
If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:
a. Right-click in the notification area, and then click Properties.
b. Click the Notification Area tab.
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