Toshiba Satellite L50D-AST3NX2 Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Sat/Sat Pro L40/L5 - Page 108

108 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer 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 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 1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From 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. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click or touch the Stop Recording button. The Save As dialog box appears. 6 To save the file, type a file name, and then click or touch Save.