2torial #0711 - Step 4:
Learn2 Adjust the Sound on Your Computer (Continued)

Control the volume

In Windows, the Multimedia control panel has a few tabs (at the top) that control different functions. You're looking for the leftmost tab, called "Audio," and can ignore the others right now. The Audio tab will have a Playback icon to the left side. Clicking on it will provide you with the Volume Control menu.

The Volume Control menu may look a little complicated, depending on which version of Windows you're using. But all you need to worry about is the slider, called "Volume Control" or simply "Volume." Sliding the handle up or down (or left to right) makes the sound louder or softer. Experiment to get the sound level you want, then close the menu by clicking OK. If the "Mute All" box is present, make sure it isn't checked.

If you don't see the Volume Control slider, click Options on the Volume Control menu itself, then select Properties. You'll see an area called "Show the following volume controls." Check the box titled "Volume Control" and close the menu.

On a Mac, the Control Panel has several icons at the top. Select the Sound icon, and you'll see the sound controls. The Computer System Volume slider works just like the others (the sound increases as the handle is dragged to the right and decreases as it's dragged to the left). Make sure the mute box is unchecked here as well.