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Multimedia software, Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software – HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation User Manual

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To increase volume, press the volume up button (3).

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, at the far right of the taskbar, 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.

c.

Under System icons, select the Volume check box.

d.

Click OK.

Program volume control:

Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.

Multimedia software

Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music and view pictures.
The following sections provide details about preinstalled multimedia software and installing multimedia
software from a disc.

Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software

To access preinstalled multimedia software:

Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use.

NOTE:

Some programs may be located in subfolders.

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