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Windows
Accessories
Did you know...
You can attach a microphone to
your Notebook and record
sounds using the Windows
Sound Recorder.
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Using Windows Accessories

Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. The
following are brief descriptions of some of the accessories
available to you:
• Communications offers the following features:
– Dial-up Connections Networking enables you to connect
to another computer or to a network.
– Home Networking Wizard enables you to create you
own personal network of connected computers.
– HyperTerminal enables you to connect to a remote
computer, send and receive files, and connect to computer
bulletin boards or similar information services.
– Phone Dialer enables you to place calls using your
computer. It also stores a list of your calls for you to
review as needed.
• Entertainment offers the following features:
– Windows Media Player allows you to play multimedia
files (audio and video) saved in these and other
formats: .wav, .mid, .rmi, .avi, and .mpg. You can also
play CD Audio on conventional CD discs.
– Sound Recorder allows you to record sounds on
your Notebook.
– Volume Control provides the power to control
Windows sound. You can control the balance between the
left and right speakers, change the volume, and mute
certain devices.
• System Tools offers various utilities for your system,
including Clipboard Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk
Defragmenter, and ScanDisk.
• Calculator provides a means to perform simple and
complex calculations.
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