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    using built-in microphone on CQ40-115AU

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by umarzuki, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. umarzuki

    umarzuki Newbie

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    i had this laptop for awhile and never got any reason to use this feature until a friend requested to voice chat with me. Anyone ever got it working on linux?

    my os: Debian 5 i386
     
    umarzuki, Feb 23, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Never tried. Have you checked your volume control to verify that the microphone volume control isn't muted and it's turned up?
     
    Pitabred, Feb 23, 2010
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  3. umarzuki

    umarzuki Newbie

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    something like this?
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    and this?
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    i tried to "speak" to the visible sound output device while pressing test but to no avail...
     
    umarzuki, Feb 23, 2010
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  4. Th3_uN1Qu3

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    Switch Sound Capture to OSS. It should work now. If it doesn't, try toggling between Mic and Front Mic.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Feb 24, 2010
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