My Acer Aspire One Microphone Isn't Working

First check that driver is described as ok in device manager,and drivers loaded ,if there , will probably need to access microphone check for broken wire connection or dry joints at microphone ,or disconnected connector

visit here http://us.acer.com/acer/service.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&miu10einu24.current.attN2B2F2EEF=3750&sp=page15e&ctx2.c2att1=25&miu10ekcond13.attN2B2F2EEF=3750&CountryISOCtxParam=US&ctx1g.c2att92=453&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=2054404012 , choose your operating system, and try to download and install AUDIO DRIVER

restore to factory settings by tapping alt f10 at boot.

Hey,

It is all because the Microphone is not set as a default device to start recording.

Its like your computer has no device for recording even if the computer has connected with Mic.

Just change the settings and enjoy..!!!

Check the below link:

How To Install and Setup a Microphone:
http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-To-Install-and-Setup-a-Microphone

Set up microphone:
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/srmic.aspx

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Nags

You can try these steps :

1. Goto Start >> Control Panel >> Sounds >> Recording.

2. Open the 'Microphone Properties' from the list of devices.

3. Change the status of 'Device Usage' to "Use this device (Enable)".

4. Apply settings and close the window.

5. If still the Microphones are not working, try to reinstall the Audio / Sound drivers. Restart your system.

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If you have a WEB camera you need to configure your video Webcam settings. Open Skype click on Tools - Options - Video Settings - select your Webcam model. When you open Skype click on Tools - Options - Audio Settings and click on Microphone and select the microphone you are using and save the setting.
If you still have problems with your mic. then - To test if the microphone is working, go to Start - Programs - Accessories - Entertainment - Sound Recorder and record you voice. Can you see your voice recording, the green line should vary as you speek.
If you see a flat green line, then the microphone is either faulty or the wrong microphone is selected.

for win 7 i solved with this


http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Audio/Audio_Realtek_v6.0.1.5413_VistaX86.zip?acerid=633642995515075792&Step1=Notebook&Step2=Aspire&Step3=Aspire%205720&OS=V10&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=PA_6

here is the driver you r looking for... just click that link and start download

http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Audio/Audio_Azalia_v.5.10.0.5443_XPx86.zip?acerid=633643188105513230

To test the microphone, click "start" button, then "Control Panel", then "Sounds and Audio Devices". On the popup window that opens, click on the "Voice" tab, then click on the button that says "Test Hardware". After several seconds this will bring up a test program that will show a noise level meter when you're speaking into the microphone. (The default device listed under voice recording should be "Realtek HD Audio Input".)

maybe the computer came with a cd for it that u have to install so the built in microphone work.