claude edwards wrote:
it would help if you posted the notebook name and the OS it is running.If linux which distro?
Bitmore! some headphone jacks are not wired correctly for this action, in relation to the input socket on the notebook. If you have a manual you may find it stated there. An easy 'try' is use another set or two of headphones.
Vista; in control panel select sound . output can be configured either h/phones or speakers
I think Splodge is working on a computer, not a notebook.
On a notebook, it's a different story, because there, speakers should stop by default when inputting an audio-jack, while on a computer, headphones are usually connected to a front-panel which share the same settings as the soundcard in the back.
It's a pretty common problem though.
At my old work, we used to sell small devices for such issues, like MIC/Speaker switches etc.
They aren't expensive, more like little gadgets.
