User's Manual

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Exploring audio features

When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will

be lit.

For help with common Wi-Fi

networking problems, see “Wireless

networking problems” on page 138.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its

capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port

(RJ45) on your computer. For specific information about

connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.

Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi

access. If your

computer has Wi-Fi

, ask for help when connecting to a Wi-Fi

network.

Exploring audio features

You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer’s

internal microphone (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 microphone

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 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type Sound

Recorder. In the list that appears above, click on your

selection.

(Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen

NOTE

Start Recording/Stop Recording button