Creating a Sound File

You can record your own Windows Media Audio (.wma) file from a variety of sources, depending on the equipment you have on your computer. These sources can include live or recorded music, narrations, or notes. Once you've recorded it, a .wma file can be played back using Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center.

Record Sounds

Start Sound Recorder from the Start menu.

Click the Start Recording button, and record the sounds you want.

Click Stop Recording when you've finished. If you've completed the recording, use the Save As dialog box to save the sound file with the name you want in the location you want.

If you want to continue recording to the same sound file, click Cancel in the Save As dialog box.

Click Resume Recording, record what you want, and then click Stop Recording when you've finished. Use the Save As dialog box to save the file with the name and in the location you want.

Close Sound Recorder when you've finished.

Tip

To adjust the recording volume of your microphone, click the Start button, type sound in the Search box, and click Sound to display the Sound dialog box. On the Recording tab, double-click your microphone, and adjust the settings on the Levels tab.

See Also

"Writing Quick Notes" on page 39 for information about creating voice Sticky Notes.