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new headset and computer speakers

Feb 14, 2004 3:21AM PST

I just bought a new headset with a mic on it. There are two jacks, one pink and one green. There are 3 holes in the back of my computer for items like these. Pink is for the mic? Green is for the headphone jack? and there is a blue one. What is this one for? I could only use the computer speakers or the headset, but not both. I went to Radio Shack and they told me I need a splitter. I bought one and put it in the green hole and also hooked up the computer speakers here. Now the problem is that I cannot shut off the sound on the headphones (there is a switch on the cord to do this). The sound from the speakers is on high and is not very loud. What should I be checking for? Have I put the jacks where they are supposed to be? If I unplus the headset, the speakers go back to normal and I have to turn them down. Please help, I am very confused and not great at computer stuff. Thanks.

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Re:new headset and computer speakers
Feb 14, 2004 7:05AM PST
What should I be checking for? Have I put the jacks where they are supposed to be? If I unplus the headset, the speakers go back to normal and I have to turn them down.

1. In the Run dialog box, type dxdiag, and then press Enter. Click the Sound tab and give us the peripheral name. If you know, also furnish manufacturer and model number.

2. Download the BeLarc Advisor, install, and then run to acquire this information otherwise.

Note: Once it's know just what that sound card is and somebody can find it at the manufacturer's Web site, the information can be furnished. Otherwise, we're just shooting in the dark.
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Re:Re:new headset and computer speakers
Feb 15, 2004 3:51AM PST

what is the peripheral name? I did both of the above as you suggested. Thanks

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NT - Who knows? All I can suggest from your scenario it has to do with sound.
Feb 15, 2004 6:09AM PST

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Re:Re:Re:new headset and computer speakers
Feb 15, 2004 9:35AM PST

I apologize to you. I meant that I didn't know what you meant by peripheral. Do you mean the name of the headset I just bought or the sound card that is in my computer. I am sorry that I don't understand. Thanks for your help.

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Re:Re:Re:Re:new headset and computer speakers
Feb 15, 2004 10:37PM PST

1. That's alright. When confonted with words used you're not familiar with, immediate access this "link" and enter the word for a definition.

2. In any case, unless that card can be specifically identified so somebody else can find a site identifying it and those jacks for you, it's going to be up to you to figure things out. I'd almost wager there is a manual somewhere on the Web -- perhaps the manufacturer site, where this could be found. I usually use "MetaCrawler" for such things.