Certain models of mobile computers are endowed with a large set of built-in devices. These include a webcam, card reader, microphone, and various wireless modules. The high-quality operation of this equipment is ensured by the availability of the necessary software.
Necessary
Access to the Internet
Instructions
Step 1
First, check if the microphone is working properly. Open Control Panel and select the Hardware and Sound menu. Find the item "Manage audio devices", which should be in the "Sound" menu.
Step 2
After launching the new menu, select the "Recording" tab. Explore available audio capture devices. Select the desired microphone icon with the left mouse button and press the "Properties" button. Make sure this equipment is connected.
Step 3
Check the box next to Play from this device. Click the Apply button. Now the sound picked up by the microphone should be played in the speakers of the mobile computer.
Step 4
If this microphone does not work, update the drivers for this device. Find out your laptop model. Please visit the website of the manufacturer of this mobile PC.
Step 5
Open the downloads section. Enter the laptop model name in the search bar. Select a set of files for your motherboard or audio devices from the suggested driver kits. Download these archives.
Step 6
Update your microphone drivers using Device Manager. It should be noted that for most sound cards there are special programs that allow you to control these devices. Using this software also allows you to fine-tune your microphone and sound card settings.
Step 7
If you downloaded a similar utility, run the installer application. After updating the microphone drivers, restart your mobile computer. Follow the steps in the first three steps to make sure your device is working properly. Raise the microphone level if the volume of the transmitted signal does not match the desired value.
