I can't get my computer to record my voice. I'm positive my last Dell laptop had a microphone built in, but even if I turn on the microphone in the task bar, my voice doesn't register when I test it. How do I know if I have to buy an external microphone or if one is built in and I'm not using it properly???
2006-10-15 08:39:31 · 11 answers · asked by city_savvy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
EDIT: It's a brand new Inspiron E1405 with Windows XP - Media Center Edition.
2006-10-15 08:42:46 · update #1
Note:
If the laptop was preconfigured when you purchased it then it should work first time, with no problems.
Try:
Take a look on the task bar at the bottom of the screen, to the right you will see the "system tray" where the current time is displayed. You should see a yellow icon of a speaker (this may vary depending on hardware!), double click on it to open a window allowing you to control audio volumes. Make sure that the microphone volume has not been turned right down. If this is not the case I would consider purchasing a microphone.
Else:
If you look on Dell's website at your particular laptop model it will tell you if it has a microphone, if its not mentioned it doesn't have one.
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2006-10-15 08:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You connected it to your speakers? Do they have a Microphone-In Jack? Usually they just have a head phone connector. If this is the case, instead connect the microphone to your sound card on the back of your computer, to the Mic In connector. Then give it a shot. You may have to go into the Control Panel | Sounds And Audio Devices | Audio tab, ensure your sound card shows up correctly and also make sure the volume on the microphone is selected and high enough. Then give it another shot.
2016-03-28 10:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dells are horrible. Get A Mac. You can do way more on a Mac out of the box than you can do at all on a Dell.
2006-10-15 10:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by dannyk.8 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is already built in. Maybe, you need to go into your device settings to make sure it is working properly.
2006-10-15 08:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by dodgevan89 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why aren't you asking Dell?
Asking a bunch of yahoodiots seemed the better choice?
What ever are you thinking?
2006-10-15 08:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i have dell b130 that is low end price it has speaker i think all the newer models have sound
2006-10-15 14:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by moonwalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yess unless u hav a webcam with a mic built in it
2006-10-15 08:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
can you tell me the model of the dell laptop you have?
2006-10-15 08:41:04 · answer #8 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look for any tiny hole if there isint any hile try buying one there like a 5 bucks
2006-10-15 08:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by Mark T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-10-15 08:46:53 · answer #10 · answered by 1sun3jaguars 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋