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    mic help

    Discussion in 'HP' started by suske, May 28, 2008.

  1. suske

    suske Newbie

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    trying to do some tech support for a friend with a HP laptop. the problem:

    the laptop has a built in mic. when he plugs in his headset w/mic he gets horrid
    feedback because both mics are on. how do i shut off just the onboard mic?
    model: HP dv6000 pavilion

    thanks for any help.
     
    suske, May 28, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    What operating system?

    In Vista, you should be able to disable the internal mic in the 'Recording Devices' control panel
     
    flipfire, May 28, 2008
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