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    I have trouble using my in-built microphone in my Acer Laptop.

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mouk2007, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. mouk2007

    mouk2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    I have an Acer Aspire 3690 laptop running on Vista which has in-built microphone at the front. However when I try to set up my Speech Recognition and I read the text, it says 'The computer did not hear anything'. Is the microphone disabled and what do should I do about it.

    Many Thanks
     
    mouk2007, Jul 20, 2008
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  2. ATG

    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    Check the volume control. Maybe the mic is muted?
     
    ATG, Jul 20, 2008
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  3. tumnasgt

    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    Go to the sound control panel and change the default recording device (there are normally two), if it is not there you probably don't have the appropriate audio drivers installed.
     
    tumnasgt, Jul 20, 2008
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    I have had the same problem..

    To get anything to happen I basically have to speak directly into it...and its still crappy.

    I put it down to mic insensitivity. Easy way out though.

    Use an external mic. All's well then

    Cheers,
    Theo
     
    TeeJay 44, Jul 20, 2008
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  5. bigozone

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    Disable Microphone Boost
     
    bigozone, Jul 20, 2008
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  6. mouk2007

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    Thanks. I am just running through the steps and will let you know.
     
    mouk2007, Jul 20, 2008
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    hi,

    have an acer aspire 5920 and have same issue, downloaded and installed realtek HD audio, but have same isssue.

    Tried the integ speakers...no sound, thru the recorder.

    Pl help
     
    ronferds, Aug 25, 2008
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  8. Mark Larson

    Mark Larson Notebook Evangelist

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    Same problem with Acer Aspire 5610Z. The mic is crap.
     
    Mark Larson, Aug 28, 2008
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