No input internal microphone on my HP TouchSmart PC, what do I do about that

[mkm10]

I am trying to use Zoom on my computer and find there is no microphone so others can hear me.  I think this PC is supposed to have an internal microphone, but when troubleshooting, it indicates there is no input device.  Help..

[banhien]

@mkm10 

What is your  HP TouchSmart 300 PC ? For example HP TouchSmart 300-1120, its specs:

           https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c02056463

Your machine should be very close, it has 2 internal microphones which are next to the webcam (position 2)

       

Regards.

[mkm10]

Evidently I needed to purchase a headset that will work both as a microphone as well as audio.  At least once I purchased one and plugged in to the USB port, the message that my microphone or headset was unplugged disappeared.  I can certainly hear audio and will try the microphone test soon, but I feel certain this solved my problem and will be able to participate in Zoom sessions and others will be able to hear me.