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    Built-in mic

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mastuhchief, Dec 14, 2004.

  1. mastuhchief

    mastuhchief Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys i got an Acer Ferrari 3200 a month or so ago and i have nooo idea how to get the built-in mic to work. If you have any ideas or suggestions please let me know. Thanks.

    -Matt
     
    mastuhchief, Dec 14, 2004
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    did you try to uncheck the mute box in volume settings?

    if not; double-click on volume icon(next to clock) and uncheck the mute box under 'microphone'..
     
    green, Dec 15, 2004
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    mastuhchief Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, thanks for the advice, but i tried both of those already...is it a possibility that the mic simply doesnt work???
     
    mastuhchief, Dec 15, 2004
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    Double Check that it is configured:

    Start >> Control Panel >> Sounds and Audio Devices >> Audio (tab) >> Sound Recording.

    What does the default device list?

    Hobbs
     
    hobbs6, Dec 16, 2004
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    mastuhchief Notebook Enthusiast

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    Realtek AC97 Audio is what it says, there is also a Bluetooth Audio selection available, but i know thats not what i want
     
    mastuhchief, Dec 16, 2004
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    I know you have already unmuted the microphone but try this:

    Follow the same directions as the previous post to get you to the Audio tab where you were able to describe your Default Device. Now, click on "Volume...". This is the recording volumes panel. Under Microphone at the far right, make sure that the "Select" check box is selected (i.e. checked). I found that if the Microphone check box is deselected and either CD Audio or Line In is selected, the internal mic will not work as it will not be set as the audio recording device. Would be useful for an external microphone.

    Let me know what the result is.

    /hobbs
     
    hobbs6, Dec 18, 2004
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    mastuhchief Notebook Enthusiast

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    still no luck...i was pretty sure i did that and it turns out i did already. any other suggestions? thanks

    -Matt
     
    mastuhchief, Dec 20, 2004
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    i have the same problem with an aspire 5101 wlmi. nothing of what you suggested worked. other ideas?
     
    alexx_999, Dec 23, 2006
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