To select an audio output device

To select an audio output device

1. In Control Panel, double-click the Speech icon.
2. On the Text To Speech tab, click Audio Output.
3. Select either Use preferred audio output device or Use this audio output device.
   Use preferred audio device sets the output device as the default for the system. Select this option if you want to use the same output device for speech as all other sound for the system. It is also the default option for Speech Properties. Often, computers will have only one output device, such as a pair of speakers. The default device is designated by Sounds and Multimedia in Control Panel as Sound Playback on the Audio tab.
   
   Use this audio output device allows you to use another device for speech applications only. The drop-down box is active if other devices are available. From this drop-down list, select the device you want. This does not change the default device for other audio applications. For example, you may wish all speech output to go through your headset rather than the speakers.

Notes

• To open a Control Panel item, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.