Operation Manual

Add auto accessories

The headset jack works for both audio output and microphone input. You can plug headphones or a headset

with a microphone into the headset jack or the USB port.

For bigger sound, connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port, or wirelessly connect speakers using

Bluetooth

technology. For more info, see the Add, view, and manage your devices section in this guide.

How do I set the default audio device?

You can switch between different audio devices, such as speakers and headphones. Here’s how:

1. Open the Search charm, type manage audio devices, and then choose Manage audio devices from the

search results.

2. Tap or click the device you want to use for playback, tap Set Default, and then choose OK.

How can I record audio?

You can use the Sound Recorder app to record audio. Snap this app alongside another app, so you can continue

working while you’re recording.

To open the Sound Recorder app: Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and then tap Sound Recorder.

Have questions? See Sound recorder: FAQ on Windows.com.

How do I change which sounds play?

You can choose which sounds play for notifications and system events (for example, the sound that plays when

you get a new message). Here's how:

1. Open the Search charm, tap the down arrow , and then tap Settings.

2. Tap the search box, type sound, and then choose Change system sounds from the search results.

The desktop

The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still available in Windows RT 8.1. To go to the

desktop:

 Touch. From Start, tap Desktop (it’s a tile).

 Mouse. From Start, move your pointer to the

lower-left corner, and then click .

 Keyboard. Press Windows logo key +D.