Dell Studio 1537 How to show the functions of media touch keys in window XP

Question

Hi, After I have downgraded to Windows XP, every thing seems very nice except touch keys and microphone. These two things annoy me because I really want to use it.I think somebody used to fix these problems. I don't know how I can find a setup file for the media touch keys. I can use eject, mute, volume up and down as usual but i cannot use the media button on the left hand. Also, when i press ,for example, mute, I cannot see its function on my screen.  I am not sure that the media program is designed to support only Windows Vista. Another question: I have used google to find  how to boost the sound level of microphone. but I still cannot find a correct solution to fix it. I am using IDT driver for my Audio now. Anyone suggests how to fix it? Thank you ! OS Windows XP

bondmmo · Answer

I just found how to improve sound quality of Studio 15. Check this link http://sewagemaster.blogspot.com/2009/03/studio-15-studio-1537-audio-dpc-latency.html

After i tried the above solution, the audio is now acceptable. I guess it could not be better than this.

bondmmo · Answer

Hi, I am not sure that the above solution works!  I have a problem during shuting down or restarting Windows after i follow the instruction in the link. Anyone has a better solution.

jbrianj · Answer

So after playing around with the configurations trying to find a solution i found turning off the "Enhancements" actually improved the sound quality/levels quite a bit.

Still not great speakers, but sounds better.

Right click on the speaker next to the clock.

Select Playback devices.

Double click speakers / headphones. (Open Properties dialog.)

Select the enhancements tabe.

Check the box for Disable all "Enhancements"

Apply, and Enjoy.

bondmmo · Answer

Thank you so much. You advice will also be useful for others.

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