The KMix panel applet
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Chapter 3. The KMix panel applet

The KMix panel applet is an alternative interface to KMix. You can add it to the KDE panel by using the panel menu (Panel Menu -> Add -> Applet -> KMix Applet).

You can work with the KMix applet as described for the main window - including the context menu. Due to the limited space in the panel there are differences:
No main menu available.
If you have multiple soundcards, you cannot change the selected mixer after the initial selection.
No dock icon. If you want to use the dock item you must additionally start KMix from the K-Menu (usually installed under K-Menu -> Multimedia -> Sound Mixer).
Icons only available when panel is big enough.
No device name labels available.
Configuration is done via panel menu - you can configure colors and slider direction there.
No automatic volume saving. If you want your volumes saved when you logout for later restauration, you must also start KMix from the K-Menu.

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