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Exploring Your Options
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
You may record sounds as .wav files by connecting an
external microphone or other sound source to the microphone
jack. You may also record sounds using the computer's built-
in microphone located on the front of the computer.
Using a microphone
To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone:
1
Connect an external microphone to the computer, by locating
the microphone jack near the front of the right side of the
computer.
2
Plug the microphone cord into the jack.
3
Turn on the microphone.
NOTE
4
Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories,
Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is a Windows
format for storing sound.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be
able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files.
You may use the built-in microphone located on the front of
your computer.
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