Sometimes Windows XP users have problems configuring audio input and output devices in the system, in particular - with adjusting the speaker volume.
Instructions
Step 1
Look in the tray - at the bottom right of the screen. If you do not find the volume control indicator there, go to "Start", select "Accessories", then "Entertainment", and click on the "Volume" section.
Step 2
An audio control window will open with controls for various audio parameters on your computer. By moving the pointer up or down, you thereby decrease or increase the volume of the sound. By checking the “Off” box, you turn off the sound altogether.
Step 3
Adjusting the pointer labeled "Balance" will help you adjust the ratio of sound in the right and left speakers. You can adjust the volume of parameters such as “Wave” - the volume of the digitized formats; volume of MIDI files, volume of CD playback, volume of line-in, microphone, PC speaker and other parameters.
Step 4
To display all of the options available in the Sound Setting, open the menu and select Properties and Options.
Step 5
Select a recording setup or a playback setup depending on whether you are configuring audio input or output, and then check the boxes of all the options that you want to appear on the adjustment line.
Step 6
By adjusting the audio input in recording mode, you can adjust the level and volume of audio from microphone, line-in, MIDI, CD, aux-in, and other audio ports.
Step 7
If the icon for the sound settings menu is not displayed on the taskbar, bring it there. To do this, open "Start" and "Control Panel", go to the "Sounds and Audio Devices" section.
Step 8
Open the "Volume" tab and check the box next to the phrase "Show icon on the taskbar." Also in this tab you can manually edit some of the sound parameters.
Step 9
At the bottom of the tab, you will see the speaker settings section. Here you can specify which speakers you are using (stereo speakers, headphones, etc.), and the system will select the optimal sound setting depending on your output device.
