Multimedia - Windows Vista

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
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Computer volume buttons:
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To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1).
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To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left, or press
and hold the minus (–) sign (2) until the desired volume level is reached.
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To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right, or press
and hold the plus (+) sign (3) until the desired volume level is reached.
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Windows® volume control:
a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the Mute icon to mute
the volume.
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a. Right-click the Volume icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.
b. In the Speakers column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up
or down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon.
If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:
a. Right-click in the notification area, and then click Properties.
b. Click the Notification Area tab.
c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box.
d. Click OK.
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Program volume control:
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