Sony PCG-Z1VAP2 - Manual (Page 144)

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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