How do I turn on my microphone on my Dell Inspiron?

In Windows go to Control Panel > Sound > Recording. Select the laptop microphone as the default, click on ‘properties’ box, in the general tab – device usage, select use this device (enable) click Apply.

Where is microphone on Dell Inspiron?

The microphone is typically located near the top of the screen, close to the webcam.

Why isn’t my microphone working on my Dell laptop?

Make sure apps have access to the microphone in Windows 10. Go to Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Select Change, then turn on Allow apps to access your microphone.

How can I increase my microphone volume further?

What to Know

1. Start Menu: Click Settings > System > Sound > choose mic > Device Properties. Use slider to increase mic volume.
2. Control Panel: Click Hardware and Sound > Sound > Recording tab.
3. Use the slider to change the volume or enter a higher number in the text box to increase it.

How can I see if my microphone is working?

In Sound settings, go to Input and under Test your microphone, look for the blue bar that rises and falls as you speak into your microphone. If the bar is moving, your microphone is working properly. If you aren’t seeing the bar move, select Troubleshoot to fix your microphone.

How do I turn on my microphone on my laptop?

Microphone Privacy Settings

1. Go to Start → Settings → Privacy → Microphone.
2. Click Change to enable the microphone access for the device in use.
3. Under “Allow apps to access your microphone”, switch the toggle to the right to allow applications to use the microphone.

How do I unblock my microphone on my laptop?

Here’s how:

1. Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone .
2. Then, allow apps access to your microphone.
3. Once you’ve allowed microphone access to your apps, you can change the settings for each app.