# Adjusting the Volume

Polycom CMA Desktop lets you adjust volume in a number of ways. For example, you can increase or decrease the volume, and you can mute the microphone manually or automatically.

For best results, set the volume level of your computer to one-half the maximum volume before adjusting the volume level.

To increase or decrease the volume:

>> Move on the toolbar.

To mute the microphone:

>> To mute the microphone manually, click on the toolbar.

The sound you send to the far end is muted.

To unmute the microphone:

>>Click on the toolbar.

To mute the microphone automatically:

1. From the application menu, choose Preferences > General.
2. Enable Mute auto-answered calls.

When your microphone is muted during a call, The mute icon appears on the screen, and the mute button on the toolbar is highlighted.

Related Topics

Placing a Call

Specifying Audio Preferences