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If I don't have an external microphone, will this still work?

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Most Macs have an internal microphone, and this should be active by default.

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My internal mic is detecting my voice, but no one can hear me when I call. What should I do?

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Make sure that whatever application you're using has microphone enabled. For example, if you are running appear.in in Google Chrome, your flash player might not be enabled.

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How do I turn on a Macbook Pro when the keyboard and screen are off?

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You press and hold the power button on the top-right part on the keyboard until it turns on.

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Do I need to turn off the microphone if I'm not using it?

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While it's not necessary, it's a good idea to turn it off when you're not using it to save RAM and to prevent yourself from accidentally recording something.

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How do I use an external microphone on a Mac without a headphone jack?

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Apple does not make any computer that does not have a headphone jack. You may want to double check all of your ports to make sure you are not overlooking the headphone jack.

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My external mic isn't being detected by my Mac. What do I do?

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The box next to "Mute" in the lower-right corner of the window should be unchecked. If the "Input level" bar doesn't light up when you speak, check your microphone's connection and adjust the input volume.

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