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Using a microphone to record sound, Adjust Audio Properties

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Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages, memos, etc. by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack1 on your computer. To record from a microphone 1. Double-click the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar. The Volume Control window appears. 2. From the Options menu, click Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box, and click OK. The Recording Control window appears. 4. Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column, if it is not already selected. Close the Recording Control window. 5. Click Start, and select All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then Sound Recorder. The Sound - Sound Recorder window appears. For help using Sound Recorder, click Help in the Sound Recorder window. To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window. 1. Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and select Adjust Audio Properties. 2. On the Audio tab, click Volume in the Sound recording box. The Recording Control window appears. 3. Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 1 A protruding dot loc ated next to the M ic rophone jac k dis tinguis hes this jac k from the H eadphone jac k. Page 123

Section	Page
Welcome	1
Powering Your Computer	2
Using AC Power	3
Connecting the AC adapter	4
Turning on the computer	5
Using the Battery	6
Inserting a battery	7
Removing a battery	8
Using a second battery	9
Locating battery information	11
Charging a battery	12
Notes on batteries	14
Frequently asked questions	15
Conserving Battery Power	16
Using power saving modes	17
Using PowerPanel utility	18
Frequently asked questions	21
Internet and Network Connections	22
Internet Connections	23
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection	24
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection	25
Customizing your Internet connection	26
Frequently asked questions	27
Network Connections	28
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections	29
Connecting Another VAIO Computer	31
Connecting VAIO computers	32
Disconnecting VAIO computers	33
Frequently asked questions	34
CDs and DVDs	35
Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs	36
Copying and Playing CDs	38
Playing CDs	39
Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R	41
Copying and Playing DVDs	43
Connecting your computer to a TV	44
Playing DVDs on a TV	45
Disconnecting your computer from a TV	46
Playing DVDs on your computer	47
Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc	48
Frequently asked questions	49
Printer Connections	52
Printing With Your Computer	53
Connecting a printer	54
Disconnecting a printer	56
Frequently asked questions	57
Computer Features	58
Using the Touch Pad	59
Describing the touch pad	60
Customizing the touch pad	61
Frequently asked questions	62
Using Memory Stick Media	63
Selecting Memory Stick media	64
Inserting Memory Stick media	65
Viewing the contents	66
Write-protecting Memory Stick media	67
Formatting Memory Stick media	68
Removing Memory Stick media	69
Frequently asked questions	70
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option	71
Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats	72
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs	73
Mice and Keyboards	74
Using the Keyboard	75
Key locations and descriptions	76
Combinations and functions with the Windows key	79
Indicator Lights	80
Combinations and functions with the Fn key	81
Connecting External Mice and Keyboards	82
Connecting a mouse or keyboard	83
Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard	85
Frequently asked questions	86
Floppy Disks, PC Cards, and i.LINK Connections	87
Using a Floppy Disk Drive	88
Connecting a floppy disk drive	89
Inserting and removing floppy disks	90
Protecting floppy disks	91
Disconnecting a floppy disk drive	92
Storing a floppy disk drive	93
Frequently asked questions	94
Using PC Cards	95
Inserting PC Cards	96
Removing PC Cards	97
Frequently asked questions	98
Port Replicators	99
Locating Ports and Jacks	100
Connecting a Port Replicator	101
Disconnecting a Port Replicator	102
Audio and Video Connections	103
Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders	104
Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder	105
Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder	106
Using a digital video camera recorder	107
Frequently asked questions	108
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors	109
Connecting a computer monitor	110
Connecting a multimedia device	111
Selecting a display	112
Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector	113
Using Speakers	114
Connecting speakers	115
Disconnecting speakers	116
Adjusting the volume	117
Enabling the audio feature	118
Frequently asked questions	119
Using Microphones	120
Connecting a microphone	121
Disconnecting a microphone	122
Using a microphone to record sound	123
Frequently asked questions	124
Preinstalled Programs	125
Programs On Your Computer	126
Programs overview	127
Frequently asked questions	134
DVgate Program Notes	135
Recording images to a digital video device	136
Adjusting image resolution	137
Saving to your hard disk	138
Program Support Information	139
Memory Upgrades	143
Precautions and procedures	144
Removing and installing memory modules	145
Confirming added memory capacity	147
Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs	148
Application and System Recovery CDs	149
Using Your Recovery CDs	150
Using the Application Recovery CDs	151
Using the System Recovery CDs	153
Troubleshooting	155
Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)	156
Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)	159