User Guide

Add audio 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 Connect devices 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 Search from the Start screen, enter 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?

Choose between the Sound Recorder app for Windows and the Sound Recorder desktop program. Both are pre-

installed on your Surface Pro 3.

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

Recorder.

Have questions? See Sound recorder: FAQ for info about the Windows Store app, or Recording audio in Sound

Recorder: FAQ for info about the desktop app. Both are 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, and, tap or click the down arrow , and then tap or click Settings.

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