We hope you're excited about experimenting with voice! You can talk when you're standing around, and you can talk when you are using instant messaging. If you want, you can always type as well as talk. Only other people who are voice-enabled can hear you.

To use voice, you need to configure your sound levels. This is really easy. Please follow the directions below and on the next page.

This test will set the minimum volume levels required by your microphone. You must have your headset/microphone plugged in & activated for this test to work. Click the button below to begin, and do not speak into your microphone. The test will run approx. 15 seconds.

Click the button below to begin, then read the following paragraph out loud in a normal, conversational tone.

We are now gathering information about your normal speaking volume. Continue to read this paragraph until the test completes. When the test is done, you will hear a beep and a screen confirming the test completion will appear. If you get to the end of this paragraph before the end of the test, start reading it again from the beginning. The entire test should take approx. 15 seconds.

Your headset/microphone is now adjusted and ready to use!

To use the voice feature, you press and hold the "Page Down" key on your keyboard and talk into your microphone. To use voice during an IM session, simply open the IM session, and then press and hold the "Page Down" key when you are talking.

Click here to learn more about upcoming voice enhancements in There, or click here to go to There Central.

Please let us know what you think of voice in There by posting your feedback in the "Voice" topic within Forums.

Have fun!