Gateway 200 User Manual

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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
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Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume 
of specific sound devices in your computer.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the 
speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more 
information, see “System key combinations” on page 39.
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
1
Click 
Start
, then click 
Control Panel
. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices
.
2
Click/Double-click the 
Adjust the system volume
 or 
Sounds and Audio 
Devices
. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.