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    Question about GTalk

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lineS of flight, Nov 25, 2011.

  1. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hello:

    Quick question about GTalk.

    I generally use Gtalk - the standalone app and not the one built into Gmail - for voice calls. Been using it for a couple of years with no problems at all.

    Suddenly, one day the following happens:

    (1) I connect with a friend - we are both on GTalk (I am using the X201, btw)
    (2) I initiate the call - can hear the bell ring
    (3) Friend responds and says "hello" - I can hear him
    (4) I say hello - but he can't hear me.

    I am using a set of Sennheiser earbuds (with a embedded mic) which came with my Samsung phone. I then tried it via the Gmail (logged in) page. No luck. I then tried it on my tablet (as in the sig), no luck. But on the phone I can use the headphones to listen to music and to respond to normal voice calls with no problems. I swap out the headphone and use another no-name brand. Same problem.

    Friend suggests we use Skype. I download and install and initiate chat - no problems whatsoever! I am using the same Sennheiser earbuds.

    I can't seem to isolate the problem. Can you help me out with some suggestions?

    Thanks.
     
    lineS of flight, Nov 25, 2011
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    GTalk might be a using a different microphone as default.
     
    coolguy, Nov 25, 2011
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  3. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks. But then that should have caused problems earlier right? This happened out-of-the-blue one day.

    Anyways, I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. Let's see if it works now.
     
    lineS of flight, Nov 25, 2011
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  4. i7freak

    i7freak Notebook Enthusiast

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    Same issue...please ping if you got any solution !!
     
    i7freak, Nov 26, 2011
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  5. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    No solution yet...what's your location? I wonder if this is a location-centric problem - though I see no reason why it should be so!
     
    lineS of flight, Nov 26, 2011
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  6. i7freak

    i7freak Notebook Enthusiast

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    India ,and i have faced this issue multiple times..!
     
    i7freak, Nov 26, 2011
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