42 www.gateway.comChapter 3: Getting StartedAdjusting the volumeYou can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of yournotebook.To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of thespeakers.-OR-Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For moreinformation, see “System key combinations” on page 33.Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows,see “Adjusting the Volume” inUsing Your Computer whichhas been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,click Start, All Programs, then click GatewayDocumentation.