Using An External Audio Input Device; Adjusting Recording Quality - Toshiba Satellite 200 Series User Manual

Using an External Audio Input Device

To record sounds from an external audio device, such as a stereo
amplifier, tape deck, or CD player, follow these steps:
The line-in jack
1 Locate the line-in jack on the left side of the computer.
2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cord from the
audio device into the line-in jack.
Once an external audio device is connected, the recording pro-
cess is the same as for the built-in microphone. See "Using the
Built-In Microphone" on page 156 for instructions. To adjust
the quality of the recording, see "Adjusting Recording Quality"
on page 159.

Adjusting Recording Quality

You can adjust the quality of your recordings. However, the better
the quality of the recording, the more disk space the sound file will
require. Experiment a bit to find a balance that fits your needs.
To adjust the recording quality, follow these steps:
1 If you already have the Sound Recorder open, skip to
step 5.
2 Click Start, then point to Programs.
3 Point to Accessories, then point to Multimedia.
4 Click Sound Recorder.
Windows 95 opens the Sound Recorder window.
5 Click Edit, then click Audio Properties.
Sound Recorder opens the Audio Properties sheet.
The Wide World of Multimedia
Recording Sounds as Wave Files
Line-in jack
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