Exploring Your Computer’s Features

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Exploring audio features

The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform.

NOTE

You can only record 60 seconds at a time.

 

 

6 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button.7To save the file, select Save from the File menu.

NOTE

The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute. To

 

check this, click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories,

 

Entertainment, and then click Volume Control.

 

 

Using external speakers or headphones

Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.

Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer.