Toshiba Tecra S3 - Manual (Page 101)

User’s Manual 4-33
Operating Basics
Volume control
To adjust the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording,
click the Levels tab.
To hear the voice from a microphone or the analog sound from the line
input, disable the Mute button in the Input Monitor, and then disable the
Audio power management function described below.
Audio power management
The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is not
used. To disable audio power management, follow the steps below.
1. Clicked the Advanced tab.
2. Check the Enable Power Management check box.
3. Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.
If the Enable Power Management check box is not checked,
the audio controller will always be in operation.
Graphic equalizer
Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.
TOSHIBA Mic Effect
TOSHIBA Mic Effect is a utility used to enable comfortable calls with echo
cancellation function. The echo cancellation function removes or reduces
any harsh echoes or howling sounds that occur when playing audio sounds
recorded with a microphone through the speakers. The echo cancellation
function is available only when you use telephony software such as
Windows Messenger with a voice conversation function.
For more instructions for this software, click start, point to All Programs,
point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click TOSHIBA Mic Effect Help.
Modem
This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem
to and from a telephone jack.
■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
could cause a PC system failure.
■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
residences or offices.
■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see
lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge
caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or
hardware damage.