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    m1530 microphone does not work

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mvisa, Feb 10, 2008.

  1. mvisa

    mvisa Notebook Guru

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    Hi, i installed 64 bit vista on my m1530 and then reinstalled 32 bit today. My microphones do not work though even though they did before I installed 64 bit. Can someone tell me what i need to do to get them to work?
     
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    did you install the webcam driver?
     
    rp3, Feb 10, 2008
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  3. mvisa

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    The webcam works but no sound
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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    How did you test the microphone, is it through the Windows Vista utility?
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 10, 2008
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  5. mvisa

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    Should I go on dell live chat?
    nvm, not open
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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    Well, it just doesn't detect the microphone any more, cant use sound recorder or skype, although i could before i reinstalled vista.
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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    Have you gone to Control Panel>Sound>Recording to see if there is the device called "Microphone Array" and if the green checkmark is beside the icon?
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 10, 2008
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  8. mvisa

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    It isn't there, just says line in - HD Audio Device - not plugged in
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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  9. SmoothTofu

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    I don't think you're using the correct driver then, since it's not even detecting it.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 10, 2008
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  10. mvisa

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    Where can you find the correct driver?
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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    Anyone? this is really annoying
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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    cheers, but about 10 mins ago i installed that, it removed old one and glitched, i restarted my comp and windows update installed a new driver and now my mic and cod4 work :)
     
    mvisa, Feb 10, 2008
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    Hmm, I tried this and it still is not working for me.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Feb 10, 2008
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