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Exploring audio features
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Exploring audio features
You can use your computer to record sounds using an
external microphone. You can play.wav sound files or audio
CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external
speakers.

Recording sounds

You can make audio recordings and save them as.wav files
by connecting an external microphone or other sound source
to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder
feature in the operating system.
DEFINITION: A.wav (pronounced “wave”) file is the format for
storing sound in files.

Using a microphone

Attaching a microphone
1Connect an external microphone on the right side of the
computer.
2Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories,
Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.