Question Speaker selection ?

[drifter 8282%]

Hi, Am new here so hope I am in the right place. If not I apologize and please remove my question.

I have a Toshiba Satellite C55-B5272 with Win 7 and do not know how to turn off the laptop speakers. Currently using a known working headset when plugged into the laptop, I still get the laptop speakers working. They do not shut off when I plug in the headset. Am 84 and not very computer savvy. Would appreciate some guidance please. Thanks Peter

 

[COLGeek]

Look in Control Panel/Sound/Playback and enable/disable to meet your needs.

 

[drifter 8282%]

Look in Control Panel/Sound/Playback and enable/disable to meet your needs.

Good Morning, Thank you for the follow up. Tried that and it did turn off the speakers in the laptop, but when I plug in the headset ther is no sound. I am now wondering if the plug-in for the headset is not working ? peter.

 

[COLGeek]

That is certainly possible (defective). Just to make sure, this isn't a USB connected headset, right?

 

[drifter 8282%]

That is correct, it is not a usb connected headset

 

[COLGeek]

When you plug in your headset, does it's microphone work properly?

 

[drifter 8282%]

Hello COLGeek, sorry for the delay in responding, The Mic does not respond. No click, static, no noise at all. Peter

 

[COLGeek]

I am starting to agree with your earlier thoughts, the port itself.

Before we settle that, do you have access to another headset/headphones to test with? Evening external speakers would do the trick.

 

[drifter 8282%]

I am starting to agree with your earlier thoughts, the port itself.

Before we settle that, do you have access to another headset/headphones to test with? Evening external speakers would do the trick.

OK, tried another headset but also nothing. I do need to tell you that the two headsets I tried do not have a "press to talk" feature". I just plug the headset into the laptop port and I detect no kind of noise. peter

 

[COLGeek]

The plug for a headset and regular headphones is different. See here:

Headphone Jacks and Plugs: Everything You Need to Know

Don't let confusing jargon and mismatched connections ruin your listening experience. Here's a deep dive into headphone jacks and plugs.

www.headphonesty.com

A headset usually has a microphone and uses a different plug. From what you are saying, if you disable the speakers, you get no sound from the headset. Correct?

 

[drifter 8282%]

The plug for a headset and regular headphones is different. See here:

Headphone Jacks and Plugs: Everything You Need to Know

Don't let confusing jargon and mismatched connections ruin your listening experience. Here's a deep dive into headphone jacks and plugs.

www.headphonesty.com

A headset usually has a microphone and uses a different plug. From what you are saying, if you disable the speakers, you get no sound from the headset. Correct?

OK....great info on the headset - regular headphones....thank you, I had no idea.

answer...get no sound from headset info....it looks to me (now !) that I have one "headphonesty" as pictured, but with only 3 seperators
the second headset/phone has two wires, one speaker and one mic and I use a adaptor to which I connect the two wires which the adaptor changes into one "pin" which then I plug into the single port in the laptop. So now I am not quite confused and understand what is going on....I think !
So I am thinking I need to buy a new headset/phone ? Could you advize please Peter

 

[COLGeek]

Do you need to stick to a wired device, or would a wireless one suffice?

Also, what is your primary uses for the headset/headphones?

 

[drifter 8282%]

Do you need to stick to a wired device, or would a wireless one suffice?

Also, what is your primary uses for the headset/headphones?

1) wired or wireless is OK. have not had a wireless one yet

2) listening to music, podcasts of my interests and not disturbing my wife as she watches cooking shows.....!

 

[COLGeek]

Budget?

 

[drifter 8282%]

Budget?

no idea.....how about $25.00 ? is that reasonable ? I leave it to you

 

[COLGeek]

For over the ear: https://www.amazon.com/LORELEI-X8-Headphones-1-45m-Tangle-Free-Lightweight/dp/B08LVG3W94/r

For on the ear: https://www.amazon.com/Elecder-i45-Ear-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B09XV5PLP7/

Both should meet your needs.

 

[drifter 8282%]

For over the ear: https://www.amazon.com/LORELEI-X8-Headphones-1-45m-Tangle-Free-Lightweight/dp/B08LVG3W94/r

For on the ear: https://www.amazon.com/Elecder-i45-Ear-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B09XV5PLP7/

Both should meet your needs.

Good Morning COLGeek,

Thank you once again for all the info I had no clue about....very grateful for your help...................

So do I owe you anything and where do I send it to ?
Could I contact you if I get stuck again with my computer ?
I am located in North Idaho.
I will be getting the "over the ear" model.

Very Best Regards

Peter

 

[COLGeek]

My pleasure to help.

Yes, contact me again should you require more assistance.

Good luck.

 

[drifter 8282%]

My pleasure to help.

Yes, contact me again should you require more assistance.

Good luck.

Hi, You have given me a lot of your time and knowledge which without doubt needs to be acknowledged and rewarded, So please let me know what I can do to show my gratitude.

Thanks

Peter

 

[COLGeek]

Hi, You have given me a lot of your time and knowledge which without doubt needs to be acknowledged and rewarded, So please let me know what I can do to show my gratitude.

Thanks

Peter

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