eMachines Windows Vista FAQ

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Windows Vista - Microphone Problems - Portables

Check microphone and microphone boost volume:

1. Click Start. In the Start Search, type: sound, and then click Sound.

2. In the Sound dialog box, click the Recording tab, and then click Microphone.

3. Click Properties, and then click the Levels tab.

4. Increase Microphone volume all the way up.

5. Increase Microphone boost volume to +10.0 dB and click OK.

Test hardware:

1. Click the Configure button, and then click Set up microphone.

2. Select the type of microphone you are using, and then click Next.

3. Follow the steps in the Wizard to complete testing.

You will know that the microphone and port are working correctly if you can complete the Wizard successfully.

If the microphone does not work, test the microphone on the computer's other microphone port.

If the microphone is still not working, test the microphone on another computer or test a known good microphone on this computer.

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