Microsoft KB Archive/277034

= Encarta Language Learning: Sound Card Does Not Supply Required Voltage =

Article ID: 277034

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning French 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning French 1.0 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning Spanish 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning Spanish 1.0 Deluxe Edition

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This article was previously published under Q277034



SUMMARY
Some sound cards and laptop computers may not provide sufficient voltage to power the microphone for the headset that is shipped with the Encarta Language Learning programs listed at the beginning of this article.

Sound cards and laptop computers that do not supply sufficient voltage to the microphone port of the sound card may require the ALPS-100 power adapter. Check the documentation for your sound card or laptop computer to determine whether sufficient voltage is provided to power the Andrea Electronics model NC-110 microphone that is shipped with the Encarta Language Learning programs listed at the beginning of this article.

The Andrea Electronics model NC-110 microphone that is shipped with the Encarta Language Learning programs requires at least 1.25 volts to work properly.



MORE INFORMATION
Andrea Anti-Noise is a registered trademark encompassing Andrea Electronics' Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Noise Cancellation (NC) microphone technologies. NC microphone technology is based on passive noise cancellation principles in a single microphone element solution.

If your laptop computer or sound card does not supply sufficient voltage to power the NC-110 microphone, you may order the ALPS-100 power adapter directly from Andrea Electronics.

To contact Andrea Electronics, call the following telephone number

(800) 707-5779

or visit the following Web site:

http://www.andreaelectronics.com

Replacement or additional parts for the microphone are not available from Microsoft Corporation.

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