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    Controlling volume while using HDMI input

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kherrigan, Dec 13, 2014.

  1. kherrigan

    kherrigan Newbie

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    Hi!

    So I'm using my laptop as a TV screen via HDMI Input for my PS4, and I've managed to figure out the actual getting-sound-to-work-at-all issue, but now I can't control the volume? I was just wondering if there was a way, obviously using the usual laptop buttons aren't working. At the moment all I can do is adjust headphone volume, as the PS4 has an option for that (though none that I can see for system volume or similar)

    I have the 17X R4.

    Thanks!
     
    kherrigan, Dec 13, 2014
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    can't you use the function keys?
     
    thegh0sts, Dec 13, 2014
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  3. B4n6k3

    B4n6k3 Notebook Evangelist

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    You can switch back into your desktop via Fn+F8 and adjust the volume from the desktop Taskbar Sound slider. Then switching back again using Fn+F8.
     
    B4n6k3, Dec 13, 2014
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  4. kherrigan

    kherrigan Newbie

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    As I said in the OP, buttons not working, nor does changing the sound on my desktop and then switching back,
     
    kherrigan, Dec 13, 2014
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  5. thegh0sts

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    why not use speakers with a volume dial?
     
    thegh0sts, Dec 13, 2014
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