Toshiba Portege A600 - Manual (Page 117)

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Operating Basics
Sound System
This section describes some of the audio control functions.
Volume Mixer
The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of
devices and applications under Windows.
■ To launch the Volume Mixer utility, right click on the speaker icon on the
Taskbar, and select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu.
■ To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the
Speakers slider.
■ To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move
the slider for the corresponding application.
Microphone Level
Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.
1. Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Recording
Devices from the sub menu.
2. Select Microphone, and click Properties.
3. On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease
the microphone volume level.
If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the
Microphone Boost slider to a higher level.
PC Beep Level
Follow the steps below to change the PC Beep playback level.
1. Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Playback
Devices in the sub menu.
2. Select Speakers, and click Properties.
3. On the Levels tab move the Realtek HD Audio output slider to
increase or decrease the PC Beep volume level.
Audio Enhancements
In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker, follow the steps
below.
1. Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Playback
Devices from the sub menu.
2. Select Speakers, and click Properties.
3. On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would like, and
click Apply.