86 Exploring Your Device’s Features

Exploring audio features

Connecting your device to a network

You can connect your device to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality.

Accessing a network

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 device to record sounds using the device’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 device’s internal
microphones or by connecting an optional external
microphone.

Using a microphone

To locate your headphone/microphone jack, please refer
to your Quick Start document.
1If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to
the device.
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.
NOTE
Start Recording/Stop Recording button