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05-21-2018 03:22 PM
There is an easy way to mute the speakers on my Envy...but is there a way to mute the mic?
I'm not asking about how to turn it off completely....I know how to do that.
I'm looking for a mute like on my Samsung Galaxy....click on; click off.
05-22-2018 05:17 PM
Welcome to the HP Forums, this is a great location to get assistance! I read your post and see that you want to mute the microphone on your HP Notebook. I would like to help you resolve this issue.
There is no physical button to mute the mic, however you follow the below steps to mute it using the software:
- Right click on the speaker icon on the right bottom corner of the notebook display.
- Click recording and right click on Microphone.
- Click on properties then select levels.
- Under Microphone, click on speaker icon to mute it.
Let me know if that helps.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee
05-23-2018 07:43 AM - edited 05-23-2018 07:48 AM
Sandy....
Your 2nd step "click recording" is not there.
When I right click the speaker icon in the taskbar I see:
Open Volume Mixer
OPen Sound Setting
Spatial Sound (off) >
Sounds
Troubleshoot sound problems
If I click on 'Sounds" I go to SETTINGS and then pick
SOUND and the RECORDING tab
and see the window in your 1st image
But, from there, I need to select the
LEVELS tab to mute the mic
So, you should update your instructions
And,
! there must be an easier way!!
Any way to have a desktop shortcut to the Microphone Properties?
05-23-2018 08:51 AM
Thanks for the reply.
I appreciate your time and effort.
Good to know that you are able to mute the microphone now.
And there is no shortcut available for the Microphone properties.
Feel free to contact us in feature if you need any assistance.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee
05-23-2018 12:53 PM
Thanks for the response.
It is not possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to mute the microphone.
Let me know if you need more assistance.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee