Operating Your Computer 2-18
Using the Audio Features
NOTE:
z To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio driver supplied
with your computer must be installed.
z If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone
recording volume.
The audio subsystem of your computer features:
z Built-in sound system for recording and playing sound on your
computer
z Azalia interface (high density audio codec)
z Speaker (located on bottom side), and
z External audio connectors
Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system
used. See your operating system documentation or online help for
specific information.
Connecting Audio Devices
For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through external
audio devices.
NOTE: After connecting an external audio device, make sure that you specify the use of
the correct audio device in Windows.
z
Audio Output Connector (
) can be connected to speakers,
headphones, or earphone set.
z Microphone Connector (
) can be connected to an external
microphone for recording voice or sound.
NOTE: When using the external speakers/headphones or microphone, you cannot use
the internal one.