Newbie asks: "How do I record my voice using my built-in mic?"

I will admit it - I am the newbie. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to record my voice, using my built-in mic on my laptop (G4). The manual for GarageBand doesn't have a step by step.
My Track Info does not list "Vocal", as I have seen it listed on Apple tutorials and pdf manuals. Also, I have set my Preferences to "built-in audio" for input and output. I am using version 2.0.2 (50) of Garage Band.
I am probably just being mentally deficient, but can anyone help me with a step-by-step explanation of how to record my voice?
iBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   Complete Novice
iBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

Hi,
You can use Windows "Sound Recorder'
Start Sound Recocrder
Speak, Sing or may noises
And stop when finish
Save file
To start Sound Recorder
Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder
Windows 8 & 8.1: Hold down Win key then press Q > Type Sound R in Search box
Regards.
BH
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