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Recording sounds – Toshiba F25Series User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Exploring audio features

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Recording sounds

You may record sounds as .wav files by using the internal
microphone, or by connecting an external microphone or
other sound source to the microphone jack. You may also
record sounds using the computer’s built-in microphone
located on the front of the computer.

DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a Windows

®

format for storing sound.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you can only play
them on a device capable of playing MP3 files.

Using a microphone

To record high-quality sounds, you can use the internal
microphone or attach an external microphone:

1

If you are using the internal microphone, which is located
below the keyboard in the left side of the palm rest, go to

step 4

. Otherwise, connect an external microphone to the

computer, by locating the microphone jack on the front of the
computer.

2

Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack on
your computer.

3

Turn on the microphone.

You may use the built-in microphone located on the front of
your computer.

NOTE