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Audio accessories. Headphones, external speakers, and other accessories may have their own volume
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control.
Apps. Some apps have a volume control.
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Tips
To quickly pause audio in an app from the Windows Store, press the volume rocker and then tap the on-
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screen pause button.
To mute audio, press the mute key
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Add audio accessories
The headset jack works for both audio output and microphone input. You can plug headphones or a headset
with a microphone into the headset jack or the USB port.
For bigger sound, connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port, or wirelessly connect speakers using
Bluetooth technology. For more info, see
How do I set the default audio device?
You can switch between different audio devices, such as speakers and headphones. Here's how:
1. Open the Search charm, type
search results.
2. Tap or click the device you want to use for playback, tap
How can I record audio?
You can use the Sound Recorder app to record audio. Snap this app alongside another app, so you can continue
working while you're recording.
To open the Sound Recorder app: Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and then tap
Have questions? See Sound recorder: FAQ
How do I change which sounds play?
You can choose which sounds play for notifications and system events (for example, the sound that plays when
you get a new message). Here's how:
1. Open the Search charm, tap the down arrow
2. Tap the search box, type sound, and then choose
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on Touch Cover or Type Cover.
Connect devices in this guide.
manage audio devices, and then choose
on Windows.com.
, and then tap Settings.
Change system sounds
Manage audio devices
Set Default, and then choose
from the search results.
from the
OK.
Sound Recorder.
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