To display volume on the Mac menu bar, open System Preferences, select Sound, and, from the Sound Effects tab, check the box for Show Volume In Menu Bar ( Figure A). Mac users can place a shortcut icon for the volume control on the Mac's menu bar. SEE: New user education checklist (Tech Pro Research) A Mac's F10 key mutes volume, while F11 and F12 incrementally lower and raise volume, respectively.
Unlike most standard Windows keyboards, Apple's elegant Bluetooth-enabled Magic Keyboard and integrated laptop keyboards offer immediate access to muting, lowering, and raising sound volume. New Mac users can quickly familiarize themselves with audio configuration options and settings.
