Built in Mic?

Does this machine has a built in microphone? how do I turn it on? or should I install an external one? I've just installed skype to chat with my friends in the netherlands. Thank you

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Well, to find out if your computer has a mic open up the audio mixer (double click the speaker in the right hand side of you screen), if you do not see your microphone, go to Options>Properties, and select "microphone", then go to options, advanced controls, under microphone, if you see a "advanced" button, click it (if you dont see it, there is no internal mic), if you see Mic2 Select, you probably have a internal mic. Another way to find out if you have a internal mic is to go to the sound recorder, and see if you can record your self, However if your going to be using skype, i recommend you get an external mic

Posted on Aug 12, 2006

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