User's Manual

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Ø Digitized audio recording through the Notebook’ s built-in microphone or any external source
n Audio Volume Control
The Notebook is equipped with hot-key volume controls: Pressing the [Fn] + [F3] hot-key combination
decreases the audio output volume, press the [Fn] + [F4] hot-key combination increases the audio output
volume.
n Audio Software
Your notebook comes equipped with an integrated sound system capable of providing you with quality audio
sound through the built-in speakers or through external speakers connected via the system ports.
n Sound Recording
Your system allows you to record sounds and store them as files using the microphone via the microphone
jack on the rear of the notebook computer. Check the Windows Help and Support Center in Windows for
information on using the various elements in sound recording.
For a high-quality sound, click on the "Volume Control" at the lower right end of your screen. From
the Volume Control windows, click on the "Advanced" tab, click and select the "Microphone Boost"
item.
n Playing Sound Files
Your notebook can play audio files stored in MIDI, WAVE or MP3 file format. Check the Help and Support
Center in Windows for information on the functions of the Media Player.
n External Speakers and Microphone
The sound system is capable in providing high-quality sound to external speakers and receiving and
processing sounds from an external microphone or external sound source.