HP Z558 HP Digital Entertainment Center - User's Guide - Page 142

Selecting recording devices To select a sound recording device: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices). The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. The window opens. This window is easier to read on a monitor. You can lower the display resolution to read the window. You will need the keyboard and mouse. 5 In the Sound Recording area, click the Volume button, and then choose the source for sound recording. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window. n Audio distortion may occur if recording volume is set too high. Adjusting the Volume To adjust speaker volume, use the: ■ Remote control ■ TV ■ AV receiver ■ Buttons on the keyboard ■ Volume knob on the speakers ■ Volume knob on the subwoofer ■ Volume knob on the monitor (if connected) ■ Volume controls within a program, such as the volume buttons on the Media Center navigation bar or on the remote control ■ Volume icon on the taskbar Double-click and adjust the volume. w Ensure that the mute box is not checked. Some applications may play back at low volume, even when the volume knob is turned to the maximum position. If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase the volume. 136 HP Digital Entertainment Center