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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Exploring audio features
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To adjust the volume:
❖ For external speakers, use the volume control on the
speakers in conjunction with the volume control on the
computer.
❖ For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial.
Recording sounds
You may record sounds and save them as .wav files using the
built-in microphone or an external microphone. The easiest
way to record is through the computer’s built-in microphone.
DEFINITION: A .WAV (pronounced “wave”) file is one of the
formats for storing sound in files.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you can only play
them on a device capable of playing MP3 files.
You may also record sounds as .WAV files by connecting
other sound sources to the microphone jack.
Using a microphone
To record sounds using the microphone:
1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to
the computer as described in “Connecting an external
microphone” on page 149.
2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories,
Entertainment, then Sound Recorder.
The Sound Recorder screen displays.
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