AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1516          6-14-96



TITLE: Ascentia P, Internal Microphone, Win95


SUMMARY

   After recording or using a microphone on an Ascentia P, the 
   playback volume may be low or hard to understand.

   This issue applies to the following systems: 501996, 501997,
   and 503032.


ISSUE

   When recording on the Ascentia P, using either the system's 
   internal microphone or using an external microphone in the 
   Windows 95 environment, the playback volume may be low and hard
   to understand.


BACKGROUND

   The Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for the microphone may be 
   turned OFF.


ACTION

   To resolve the problem, perform the following steps:

   1. From Windows 95, double-click on the speaker icon that is
      located on the lower right corner of the Task Bar.  
      This action will open the Volume Control window. 
   2. Select Options from the menu.
   3. Select Properties.
   4. Select the Recording setting and then select OK
   5. On the Recording Control window, select Options form the menu.
   6. Make sure the Advanced Controls selection is checked.
   7. Select the Advanced button from the Microphone Volume Control
      window.
   8. Under Other Controls, make sure there is a checkmark by 
      AGC for WaveIn.
   9. Click on the Close button.


NOTES

   N/A


TAN 002726GW

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