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August 30th, 2008 16:00
How to use line in?
I am basically wanting to use my laptop as a speaker. I am using a typical audio cable, and I have it plugged in to the speaker outlet, but can't get my computer to start recognizing it. It pops up an "Audio System Even" window and I can select Mcrophone, Line In, Open SigmaTel Audio Control Panel or Take No Action. I've tried both Line in and Microphonee. But it doesn't play the sound. I opened up a recording software and it records other noises in the room, not whats on the line. Does my computer just not have the capability since it doesn't have a microphone jack, even though it gives the option when plugged into speaker?
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Jim Coates
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August 31st, 2008 02:00
You should mention your model name and operating system whenever starting a new thread. The answer to your question depends on these.
"I am using a typical audio cable, and I have it plugged in to the speaker outlet, but can't get my computer to start recognizing it. It pops up an "Audio System Even" window and I can select Mcrophone, Line In, Open SigmaTel Audio Control Panel or Take No Action."
If you plug a cable into a jack and you see a popup that lets you select mic or line-in, then you have plugged into the mic jack, not the speaker jack.
"Does my computer just not have the capability since it doesn't have a microphone jack ..."
They all have mic jacks I believe.
Jim