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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Exploring audio features

Accessing a network

To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the
Network port (RJ45) on your computer. For specific
information about connecting to the network, consult your
network administrator. Many hotels, airports, and offices
offer Wi-Fi® access.
Exploring audio features
You can use your computer to record sounds using the
computer’s internal microphones (available on certain
models) or an optional external microphone. You can listen
to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers,
headphones, or external speakers.

Recording sounds

You may record sounds using the computer’s internal
microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting
an optional external microphone.

Using a microphone

1If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to
the computer.
2From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder
and click or touch your selection. If you are in the
Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of
the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the
Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ()
charm and, in the Search field, type Sound Recorder.

(Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen

3Click or touch the Start Recording button.
4Speak normally into the microphone.
5When you have finished recording, click or touch the
Stop Recording button.
The Save As dialog box appears.
6To save the file, type a file name, and then click or touch
Save.
Start Recording/Stop Recording button