Sound

The Sound preferences allow you to set options to control the system and alert sounds, output and input devices, and volume.

The "Sound" preference has three parts to it: Sound Effects, Output, and Input. You can set the system volume while in any of these windows. To set the system volume, drag the slider to the desired volume. This sets the maximum volume for all sounds. To mute the volume, simply check the box next to "Mute."

 

By checking the box next to "Show volume in menu bar," you will get a sound volume menu in the menu bar for quick access.

 

Access the volume in the menu bar:

Choosing an Alert Sound

Click the "Sound Effects" tab

 

Select a sound from the list. After selecting a sound the computer will play it back.

Setting output device options

Click the "Output" tab

 

Select an option from the list that is presented

 

Set the balance of the speakers by moving the slider left to right.

Setting input device options

Click the "Input" tab

 

Select an option from the list that is presented

 

Set the input volume by moving the slider left to right. The further right the slider is, the more sensitive the microphone will be.