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Adjusting the volume – Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 User Manual

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Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon

on the Windows

®

taskbar. Adjusting the volume for

playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording sound files.

You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window. See

Using a microphone to record sound

for instructions on how to open this window.

To adjust the volume of your speakers

1.

Right-click the Volume icon

on the Windows

®

taskbar, and select Open Volume Control. The Volume Control

window appears.

2.

Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume.

3.

Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected.

Sound device Function

Volume Control

Adjusts the sound level from the speakers or headphones.

Wave

Adjusts the volume of the CD in the optical drive and the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows.

SW Synth

Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume.

CD Player

For analog audio devices. This computer now supports digital audio CD playback only.

Microphone

Adjusts the internal or external microphone volume.

Telephony

Adjusts the modem or telephone volume.

PC Beep

Adjusts the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices.

As a shortcut, you can press the Fn+F4 keys and the Up Arrow

or Right Arrow

keys to change the volume

setting. You can also press the Fn+F3 keys to toggle the mute option on and off.

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