Toshiba Satellite A500 PSAR3C-02J008 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 135

Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen. This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified. To launch the configuration dialog window for system sounds, follow the steps below. 1. Right-click the Speaker icon on the task tray. 2. Select Sounds from the menu. Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek Audio Manager. To launch the Realtek Audio Manager, click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Realtek HD Audio Manager. When you first launch the Realtek Audio Manager, you will see following device tabs. Speakers is the default output device. Microphone is the default input device. To change the default device, click the Set Default Device button under the chosen device tab. ■ Speakers is the default output device. Select it when using the internal speakers or headphones. ■ Digital Output should be selected when connecting the optical cable to the Headphone (S/PDIF) jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment. Digital Output can only be used by connecting an optical audio cable. ■ HDMI Output should be selected when connecting the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment. ■ Microphone is the default input device. It should be selected when using the computer's internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the Microphone jack to record sound. If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the Microphone jack, the Realtek HD Audio Manager Connector Settings dialog will be displayed allowing selection of either "Line In" or "Mic In" input. Information Click the information button to view hardware information, software information, and language setting. Speaker Configuration Click the playback button to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction. User's Manual 4-34