Multimedia - Windows Vista
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
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Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f9 (2), f11 (3), or f12 (4)
function key:
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To mute or restore volume, press fn+f9.
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To decrease volume, press fn+f11 repeatedly.
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To increase volume, press fn+f12 repeatedly.
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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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