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Using video features, Video device drivers, Controlling volume, Start, Settings, Control Panel

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Using video features Your computer has a super video graphics array (SVGA) graphics controller. SVGA is a standard for displaying text and graphics images on a monitor screen and supports a variety of video modes. Video modes are different combinations of resolution, refresh rate, and color. Depending on the applications you use and your personal preferences, you might need to change the video mode. To change the video mode: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start. 2. Select Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3. Double-click Display. 4. Click Settings, make the necessary changes, and then click OK. Video device drivers To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your computer, some operating systems and application programs require software, known as video device drivers. These device drivers provide support for greater speed, higher resolution, more available colors, and flicker-free images. Device drivers for the graphics adapter and a README file with instructions for installing the device drivers are provided on the Product Recovery CD that comes with your computer. If your computer has IBM-preinstalled software, video device drivers have already been installed on the hard disk. However, you can use the device driver installation instructions if you need to reinstall the device drivers or if you need information on obtaining and installing updated device drivers. Using audio features Your computer has a digital audio controller built into the system board. The system-board audio controller supports applications written for Sound Blaster standards and are compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (1/8-in.) mini-jacks. Controlling volume You can control the volume through several different means: v The software volume control is accessible through the speaker icon in the taskbar, which is located at the bottom-right corner of the Windows desktop. - If you click the speaker icon one time, the volume control is displayed. Use your mouse to drag the volume-control slider up or down to control the volume, or select the Mute check box to turn the audio off. Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 25

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Using video features
Your computer has a super video graphics array (SVGA) graphics controller.
SVGA is a standard for displaying text and graphics images on a monitor
screen and supports a variety of
video modes
. Video modes are different
combinations of resolution, refresh rate, and color.
Depending on the applications you use and your personal preferences, you
might need to change the video mode.
To change the video mode:
1.
From the Windows desktop, click
Start
.
2.
Select
Settings
, and then click
Control Panel
.
3.
Double-click
Display
.
4.
Click
Settings
, make the necessary changes, and then click
OK
.
Video device drivers
To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your computer, some
operating systems and application programs require software, known as video
device drivers. These device drivers provide support for greater speed, higher
resolution, more available colors, and flicker-free images. Device drivers for the
graphics adapter and a README file with instructions for installing the device
drivers are provided on the
Product Recovery CD
that comes with your
computer.
If your computer has IBM-preinstalled software, video device drivers have
already been installed on the hard disk. However, you can use the device
driver installation instructions if you need to reinstall the device drivers or if
you need information on obtaining and installing updated device drivers.
Using audio features
Your computer has a digital audio controller built into the system board. The
system-board audio controller supports applications written for Sound Blaster
standards and are compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. The
audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (1/8-in.) mini-jacks.
Controlling volume
You can control the volume through several different means:
v
The software volume control is accessible through the speaker icon in the
taskbar, which is located at the bottom-right corner of the Windows desktop.
–
If you click the speaker icon one time, the volume control is displayed.
Use your mouse to drag the volume-control slider up or down to control
the volume, or select the Mute check box to turn the audio off.
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