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Record audio
Two apps for recording sound are pre-
installed on Surface 3:
Sound Recorder app for Windows
Sound Recorder desktop app
To open either app:
1. Go to Start , select Search , and enter sound recorder.
2. In the search results, select the sound recording app you want to use.
For info about the Sound Recorder app for Windows, see Sound Recorder app for Windows: FAQ.
To learn more about the Sound Recorder desktop app, see Recording audio in Sound Recorder:
FAQ. Both are on Windows.com.
Set the default audio device
1. Go to Start , select Search , enter sound, and in the list of search results, select Sound.
2. Next, do either or both of the following:
Select the Playback tab, select the device you want to use for playback (for example,
the built-in speakers on Surface, external speakers, or a headset), and select Set
Default.
Select the Recording tab, select the device you want to use for recording (for example,
the built-in microphone or an external microphone), and select Set Default.
3. Select OK.
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. Go to Start , select Search , enter sound, and in the list of search results, select Sound.
2. Select the Sounds tab, and under Program Events, choose an event (for example,
Calendar Reminder).
3. Under Sounds, select the sound you want to play for that event. To hear the sound, select
Test.
4. Select Apply to change the sound for the event.
For more info about Surface audio features, see Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories on
Surface.com.