Help with using Skype

[DavidRa 10]

I can hear the person at the other end but they cannot hear me any ideas what

the problem may be.

[*Wallace* 333]

Sounds daft but have they got the sound turned down or muted ?

[sheffeeld 10]

And is your microphone on, and is it using the right microphone...

[DavidRa 10]

And is your microphone on, and is it using the right microphone...

Where is the microphone? I am using a Dell inspirion 1300 computer 2006 vintage.

[truman 10]

Where is the microphone? I am using a Dell inspirion 1300 computer 2006 vintage.

 

You can check if it's selected by going to "call" on the top line of the skype window and select "options" from thre..

[Resident 1,185]

It's plausible that the computer doesn't have a built in microphone given it's age

[sheffeeld 10]

It's plausible that the computer doesn't have a built in microphone given it's age

 

Correct: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3517/t/19271789.aspx

 

Although when you search there are a few people that say there IS a built in mic... Typical Dell means there's no solid spec on their website...

[DavidRa 10]

Correct: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3517/t/19271789.aspx

 

Although when you search there are a few people that say there IS a built in mic... Typical Dell means there's no solid spec on their website...

Thanks for your assistance.

[andysm 17]

Have you tried making a test call to the echo/sound test service?