Toshiba Satellite Pro C640 PSC2TC Users Manual Canada; English - Page 86

Changing System Sounds, SmartAudio, Adjusting Microphone Level, Notes on Using the Microphone

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Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen. This section explains how to 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 Speakers icon on the taskbar. 2. Select Sounds from the menu. SmartAudio Your computer contains SmartAudio, a powerful program that allows you to configure your audio software to enhance and personalize your listening experience. The SmartAudio application has the following features: ■ Volume Mixer ■ Voice Effects ■ Audio Director ■ Smart EQ/3D Settings Please refer to the SmartAudio Help file for details. Starting SmartAudio Application To launch the SmartAudio, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> SmartAudio. Opening SmartAudio Help Clicking "?" in the top right corner of the SmartAudio window will open the Help file in your selected language, or in English if your selected language is not supported. Adjusting Microphone Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level. 1. Right-click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Recording devices from the sub menu. 2. Select Microphone, and click Properties. 3. On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease the microphone volume level. If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the Microphone Boost slider to a higher level. Notes on Using the Microphone You can use the built-in or an external microphone that connects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions (built-in microphone is provided with some models). User's Manual 4-19

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User’s Manual
4-19
Operating Basics
Changing System Sounds
System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen.
This section explains how to 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
Speakers
icon on the taskbar.
2.
Select
Sounds
from the menu.
SmartAudio
Your computer contains SmartAudio, a powerful program that allows you to
configure your audio software to enhance and personalize your listening
experience.
The SmartAudio application has the following features:
Volume Mixer
Voice Effects
Audio Director
Smart EQ/3D Settings
Please refer to the SmartAudio Help file for details.
Starting SmartAudio Application
To launch the
SmartAudio
, click
Start
->
Control Panel
->
Hardware and
Sound
->
SmartAudio
.
Opening SmartAudio Help
Clicking "?" in the top right corner of the SmartAudio window will open the
Help
file in your selected language, or in English if your selected language
is not supported.
Adjusting Microphone Level
Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.
1.
Right-click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select
Recording
devices
from the sub menu.
2.
Select
Microphone
, and click
Properties
.
3.
On the
Levels
tab move the
Microphone
slider to increase or decrease
the microphone volume level.
If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the
Microphone Boost
slider to a higher level.
Notes on Using the Microphone
You can use the built-in or an external microphone that connects to the
microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your applications. It can
also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such
functions (built-in microphone is provided with some models).