Toshiba Qosmio G20 (PQG20) - Manual (Page 79)

User’s Manual 4-7
Operating Basics
SoundMAX control panel
The SoundMAX control panel lets you control additional functions for the
Microphone Enhancement and Audio Power Management. To launch the
SoundMAX Control Panel, follow the steps below.
1. Click start and click Control Panel.
2. If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click on Switch
to Classic View.
3. Double-click the SoundMAX icon.
The Microphone Setup allows you to optimize the microphone input
settings for your particular configuration. Choose Standard Microphone if
you have an ordinary desktop microphone. Choose Headset if you have a
wearable microphone that is positioned directly in front of your mouth.
You can launch the Setup Wizard from the Control Panel to help you to
automatically set proper microphone input volumes and ensure that your
voice input(s) are working correctly. As you speak into the microphone,
the Sound Meter indicates the audio signal that your PC is receiving.
The Microphone Enhancements help you to eliminate ambient noise from
the voice input signal to provide a clean and clear signal to applications.
This feature can be used with any microphone.
The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle.
To enable the Audio Power Management, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Power Management tab.
2. Select the Normal Power Savings in the Power Mode pull-down list.
If you want a more effective power management configuration, you can
select another mode, such as High Power Savings which can save more
power than Normal Power Savings. To select this option, follow the steps
below.
1. Click the Power Management tab.
2. Select High Power Savings in the Power Mode pull-down list
3. Input a time in Power Save Delay (Seconds).
Virtual Sound
TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as an audio filter using SRS WOW XT and
SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs, Inc. in the United
States. The audio filter enables you to enjoy better quality sound and music
on your computer. For more information on using the TOSHIBA Virtual
Sound, refer to its help file.
If the No Power Savings is selected, the audio controller always runs.
If the High Power Saving is selected, you need to play an audio file once
before you use a microphone or play an audio CD by the analog CD audio.