Sony PCG-R505GL - Manual (Page 131)

Using Microphones
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Using a microphone or other device to record
You can record messages, memos, or other recordings in analog by connecting a
microphone or other audio device to the Microphone jack
*
on your computer,
port replicator, or docking station and switching the jack functionality. The
Microphone jack
is for MIC IN (monaural).
To record from a microphone or audio device
1 Double-click the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar. The Volume
Control window appears.
2 Click Properties from the Options menu. The Properties window 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 turned on. Close the Recording Control window.
5 Click Start, and select All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and
then Sound Recorder. The Sound - Sound Recorder window appears.
To adjust the volume for recording sound
You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window.
1 Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and click Sounds and Audio
Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window appears.
3 Select the Audio tab, and click Volume in the Sound recording box. The
Recording Control window appears.
4 Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to
decrease volume.
* A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the
Headphone jack.
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For help using Sound Recorder, click Help in the Sound Recorder window.