Since I had to have windows XP home version re-installed to fix a problem, I have been unable to use my headset and microphone to use Skype. My settings all confirm I am supposed to be using my Realtek HD front pink jack connection, as I always had for my Skype, but my microphone doesn't work and I can't hear anything I am using a Matrix Webcam 435C with the unit, which is working

System requirements for Skype 5.3

• PC running Windows® XP, Vista or 7, both 32- and 64-bit operating systems.
  
• Internet connection - broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
• Speakers and microphone - built-in or separate.
• For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up.
• For group video calling everyone on the call needs Skype 5.0 for Windows or Mac or higher plus webcams, and at least one person needs a group video calling subscription. For best quality we recommend you use a high-speed broadband connection of 4Mbps down / 512kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. As a minimum you'll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down / 128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor.

Note :Please consider in Processor, RAM, VGA and harddisk. those the main thing to decide whatever Skype 5.3 for Windows can be installed properly in computer system or not. If one of those minimum requirements can't be achieved by your hardware, please don't even try to install Skype 5.3for Windows.. Leave comment if you have something to ask!!

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Click this link for more information........

http://support.skype.com/index.php?_a=knowledgebase&_j=questiondetails&_i=35

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On a PC with external speakers and also a headset with microphone. Windows XP is configured so that standard audio are external speakers and standard microphone is the headset. Skype is configured to use the headset for audio in and out.

This way one can listen to sound from the PC and from MP3 players through external speakers and if there is a call to make or take, this is going through the headset.

But now there is the problem that the noise level for the headset is too low. Increasing volume has no effect on the headset, it only affects the external speaker's volume.

Now the solution: Going to the control panel and opening the sound setting, go to the audio tab. The external speakers are selected as default. Just temporarily select the headset and then click on volume just below. You can now set the volume for the headset, click OK and click cancel (!!!) on the sound control dialog box. This way the external speakers remain as default output.



Skype-->Tools -> Options -->Sound Devices-->audio device/USB/etc Audio Device (do NOT use windows default device)
You can also tick the ring pc speaker check box as this is a good backup to alert you even
if the main speakers are off or turned down.

Windows:
Start-->Control panel-->Sound and Audio devices
On the audio tab set the default playback device to your main soundcard(AC97/Audio-chip/add-on-adapter), etc.
Your installed audio device must be present there.
If not, reinstall audio device


thanks
good luck

On windows got to "START"
Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices.

Audio tab select sound card as Sound playback default device

Voice tab select sound playback default device

Open Skype got to tools/options/audio settings.Select USB device under Microphone and speakers section.

Save all settings. Works well.

Check here for MAC compatible cameras.

Manufacturer/Model Driver version Platforms Meets requirements

3com Home Connect 6.6.4 Windows 2000, Me, 98 Yes

Apple iSight (Firewire) Firmware 1.0 Mac OS X (Pantder) Yes

BTC PC 380 Intel 3.20.1001.0 Windows XP Yes

Creative WebCam Go Plus 1.0 Windows XP, Me, 98 Yes

Creative WebCam (WDM) 1.0.11.131 Windows Yes

D-Link USB WebCam(DSB-C100) 0921 Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98Mac 9.2 and 9.1 Yes*

IBM Ultraport Camera 2 Most Current Windows 2000 Yes

Intel Deluxe PC Camera 1.0 Windows XP, 2000 Yes

Intel Easy PC Camera 1.0 Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 Yes

Intel PC Camera CS 110 6.0.0.62 Windows X Yes

Irez Kritter USB 1.02b4 Windows 2000, Me, 98,Mac 9.1 Yes*

Irez StealtdFire 1.2 Mac 9.2, 9.1, 9.0.4 Yes

Logitech ClickSmart510 7.0.0.1221 Windows Yes

Logitech QuickCam traveler 6.0.1 Windows 2000 Yes

Logitech QuickCam Web 6.0.1 Windows 2000 Yes

Logitech QuickCam Express 6.0.1 Windows 2000 Yes*

Logitech QuickCam Pro 3000 6.0.1 Windows XP, 2000, Me, Mac 9.2 and 9.1 Yes

Logitech QuickCam VC Windows - 4.1.5 Macintosh - 2.1.2
Windows 2000, Mac OSX, 9.2, 9.1, 9.0 Yes

Logitech QuickCam Zoom 8.0.3.1110 Windows XP Yes

Orange Micro iBOT Pro Firewire 4.10.22 Windows 2000, Mac OS X and 9.2 Yes

Veo Stingray 5.0.0.0 Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98 Yes


Copy this site and paste it in your web browser address bar and hit ENTER todownload the MAC drivers macam version 0.9.2 (current version)
for Logitech Quick Cam.

http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/downloads.html

Then to use it on the Web, do this.

Web Camera's have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.
Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:
After downloading and installing Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/ )
set it up as follows:
Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Then click on the Video Settings.
The camera, if Installed Properly, it will come up and show a video picture.
Then, on the bottom of the page click save.
The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear you.

B. Yahoo Setup:
After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger (http://www.soft32.com/download_30.HTML )
set it up as follows:

Vista always has sound card problem.
I had too because with my headset (microphone) It works through your sound card
but it works well now after I installed it as below
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=ob-78911-1
ADI SoundMAX Integrated HD Audio Driver for Windows Vista
Hope can help

Hello.
1. Audio settings all versions

Skype:
Skype-->Main window…..>Tools -> Options -->Sound Devices-->audio device/USB/etc Audio Device (do NOT use windows default device)
You can also tick the ring pc speaker check box as this is a good backup to alert you even
if the main speakers are off or turned down.

Windows:
Start-->Control panel-->Sound and Audio devices
On the audio tab set the default playback device to your main soundcard (AC97/Audio-chip/add-on-adapter), etc.
Your installed audio device must be present there.
If not, reinstall audio device

2)Check if your micro (pink) and speaker (lime) jacks are really correct and fully inserted!
They sometimes stuck.
For test only you can use earphone instead of microphone for Line In.
Standard micro in Line In will NOT work.
Go to:
Start
Programs
Accessories
Entertainment or go to
Volume Control; right click on loudspeaker icon in Task Tray
Options
Microphone
Scroll down
Check "Microphone"
If the bar "Microphone" is available, the microphone is detected by Windows now go on
(If not, Windows has a problem with your microphone)
Just to check if your microphone is broken or bad, you can use your headphones instead. They really work!
Which one L or R is microphone now, I think it's L
Check "Advanced properties"

Check Micro "Advanced"
Open
Check "20db boost" or "1.MIC boost" depending on language version
Volume level can be left in any position.
Mute microphone!!!

3. Check audio now on windows base.
Start
Programs
Accessories
Entertainment
Soundrecorder

4. Once done, test with Skype Test Call echo123.
Good Luck

Please Vote.

Go to the Acer WEB site to download the LAN drivers you need, make sure it is Windows XP version for your particular MODEL laptop.

Use this link :-
http://global.acer.com/support/download.htm

After you install the drivers and if the sound problems still occur then list the error messages etc. then will advise further.

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Audio Setup for Windows XP and Vista

1. Audio settings, in Windows and Skype

XP: Windows Control Panel / Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices / Sounds & Audio Devices
or Right-click speaker icon in system tray and select "Adjust Audio Properties"

Volume / Device Volume: Make sure “Mute” is NOT checked in this window.
Volume / Device Volume / Advanced: If there is no “Microphone” section in this window, go to Options / Properties and check “Microphone” in the “Playback” list. Then make sure “Mute” IS checked in this window

Audio / Sound Playback: Your on board sound/Sound Card
Audio / Sound Recording: Your on board sound/Sound Card
Audio / Sound Recording / Volume: Make sure "Microphone" is selected and the volume slider is at the center or higher
Audio / Sound Recording / Volume / Advanced: If “Microphone Boost” or “20db Boost” is present, select it


Vista: Windows Control Panel / Hardware and Sound / Sound / Manage Audio Devices
or Right-click speaker icon in system tray and select "Playback devices"

Playback: Your speakers or on board sound/Sound Card must appear in this list, and must show “Working”
Playback: Select your speakers or on board sound/Sound Card, then click “Set Default”
Playback / Properties / General: Device Usage: “Use this device (enable)”
Playback / Properties / Levels: “Mute” is not on, volume slider in the middle

Recording: Your Microphone or on board sound/Sound card must appear in this list, and must show “Working”
Recording: Select your Microphone or on board sound/Sound Card, then click “Set Default”
Recording / Properties / General: Device Usage: “Use this device (enable)”
Recording / Properties / Custom: If “Microphone Boost” is present, select it.
Recording / Properties / Levels: Microphone volume should be centre or higher
Recording / Properties / Levels: If there is a “Mute” button, it must not be on

Skype / Tools / Options / Audio Settings:

Microphone: Your headset/mic or USB device or Web cam mic, as you prefer
Speakers: Your headset, USB device or speakers, as you prefer
Ringing: VoIPVoice USB Phone or on board sound/Sound Card; also tick Ring PC speaker

Note: The audio devices you want to use MUST be present in these Skype device lists. If they are not, check the device connections and driver installations again.

2. Microphone and Speaker connections

Check if your mic (pink) and speaker (lime) jacks are in the proper sockets (it is easy to reverse them) and fully inserted (they sometimes stick only partially inserted)
If your microphone or headset has a “Mute” switch, make sure it is not on
If your speakers or headset has a volume control, make sure it is turned up
For test only you can use an earphone instead of microphone (really)! Just unplug the microphone, plug the earphone into the microphone jack, and talk into your earphones. (I know it sounds silly, but it might tell you if your microphone is defective)
A standard microphone plugged into Line In will NOT work.

3. Check audio in Windows.

XP: Start / All Programs / Accessories / Entertainment / Sound Recorder

Vista: Start [Orb] / All Programs / Accessories / Sound Recorder

Make a short recording with the microphone; you should see the level meters moving as you speak. On Windows XP, you can then play back what you recorded.

4. Once done, test with Skype Test Call (echo123).

Yes, sometimes Skype messes with your hardware settings and sets it up to what "skype thinks works best", if you have System Restore turned on, try going back to the time before you installed that version of Skype.

Also, look in your Device Manager settings for anything screwy.