Troubleshooting
Microphone
What should I do if my microphone does not work?
❑If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer.
❑Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured. To configure the sound input device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs.
2 Click Start and Control Panel.
3 Click Hardware and Sound.
4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound.
5 On the Recording tab, select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default.
How can I prevent microphone feedback?
Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device, such as a speaker. To prevent this problem:
❑Keep the microphone away from a sound output device.
❑Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone.