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27-Nov-2006, 04:12 PM #1
Want to Use Mic without a plug in Mic
I have a plug in microphone for my computer. I was wondering if one must have a certain software to be able to use the mic on the computer WITHOUT having to plug a mic in.. I have friends that use voice chat without having to plug in a mic....however they are not computer literate to expalin their software/settings to me. Any advice is greatly appreciated. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
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27-Nov-2006, 04:19 PM #2
Some PCs especially laptops have a mic built in .....but mostly only laptops.....
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27-Nov-2006, 05:03 PM #3
Yes, the only possibility for that is if you have a laptop or a monitor with a built-in mic. But if the monitor has a built-in mic, it would need to be plugged into the back of the computer same as any other mic would.
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28-Nov-2006, 12:17 PM #4
I have a mic on and off button and two little holes to plug a mic in...assume that is a built in mic but do not know how or if I can use it without having to plug a mic in... I have a laptop Compaq Presario...Microsoft Home Edition SErvice Pack 2...so what do you thinK?
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28-Nov-2006, 12:51 PM #5
You could get a Bluetooth wireless headset or desktop mic. If your laptop already has bluetooth in it cool if not then you will also need to buy a USB Bluetooth Wireless Adapter

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28-Nov-2006, 01:02 PM #6
Look up the specs for you laptop and see if its comes with a built in MIC. Or post the exact model of Compaq you have.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...eC?lc=en&cc=us
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30-Nov-2006, 02:18 PM #7
Presario R3000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+
Thanks and I went to the compaq site above...however, if you can help me it would be alot easier. Thank you!
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30-Nov-2006, 02:24 PM #8
Which R3000: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...n&cc=us&dlc=en

Flip it upside down and make sure, it could be the plain R3000 or any one of the other R300x models.
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01-Dec-2006, 08:33 PM #9
Presario R3000 is what is stated on the bottom of my lap top p/n DZ357U#ABA...
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02-Dec-2006, 03:51 PM #10
Doesn't seem to mention a built-in MIC. But you can try it, make sure MIC is selected for Recording and use the Sound Recorder to see if you can record yourself.
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07-Dec-2006, 05:02 PM #11
thanks
I can when I have a mic plugged in....If I remember correctly I used to have blue tooth program on my laptop but I deleted it due to not knowing what it was for...what is blue tooth for? thanks for your time....
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07-Dec-2006, 06:34 PM #12
Its a short range, personal wireless feature. Used by things like cell phones, mice, and some other things.
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07-Dec-2006, 09:28 PM #13
oh hun thanks
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