Sony PCG-V505DC2K - Manual (Page 106)

Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon on the Taskbar Notification area. 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 Taskbar Notification area, 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 Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones.
Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows.
SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume.
Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume.
Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone volume.
PC Beep Adjust 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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