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3Click the Vo l u m e tab.
4Click Advanced in the Device volume area.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click 
Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to 
adjust, then click 
OK.
5Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. 
For more information about the volume controls, click 
Help in the window.
6Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. 

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Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume 
of specific sound devices in your computer.
To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls:

If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the 
speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more 
information, see “System key combinations” on page 39.
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To adjust specific volume levels:
1Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar. The Vo l u m e  C o n t r o l 
window opens.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the Vo l u m e  C o n t r o l 
window, click 
Options, Properties, the audio device you want to adjust, then 
click 
OK.
2Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. 
For more information about the volume controls, click 
Help in the Vo l u m e...

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Listening to CDs
You can use the DVD or recordable CD drive on your computer to listen to 
music CDs.
Listening to CDs in Windows XP
Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs in Windows XP. For more 
information about using the Windows Media Player, click 
Help. You can also 
use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using 
MusicMatch” on page 110.
To play a CD:
1Insert a CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive.
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3When the Media player opens, click (play).
If you do not hear audio or you want to change the volume, see “Adjusting 
the volume in Windows XP” on page 98.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword playing CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
Play
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Listening to CDs in Windows 2000
Use the Windows CD Player to listen to CDs in Windows 2000. You can also 
use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using 
MusicMatch” on page 110.
To play a CD:

Insert a CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive. The CD Player opens 
and the CD plays.
- OR -
If the CD does not start playing automatically, click 
Start, Programs, 
Accessories, Entertainment, then click CD Player. When the CD Player opens, 
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Recording and playing audio
Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into a 
microphone.
To make an audio recording:
1Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your computer. For the 
location of the Microphone jack, see “Left side” on page 3.
2Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound 
Recorder
. The Sound Recorder opens.
3Click (record), then speak into the microphone.
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To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
1Open the Sound Recorder.
2Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Click the file you want to play, then click Open.
4Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by 
clicking (stop).
Help and 
SupportFor more information about making or playing an audio 
recording in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in 
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Playing audio and video files with 
the Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, 
including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information 
about using the Windows Media Player, click 
Help.
To play a file using the Windows Media Player:
1In Windows XP, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. 
The Windows Media Player opens.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
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2Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Click the file you want to play, then click Open.
4Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by 
clicking (stop).
ImportantIf the menu bar does not appear, click the show menu 
bar button.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing audio and video using 
the Windows Media Player in Windows XP, click Start, then 
click Help and Support.
Type...