How to connect headphones to computer

The process of connecting to a computer of headphones is not complicated. To do this, you will need headphones, computer and some free time.

In the maternal card of the computer there is a built-in sound card. It is in it that you need to stick "Jack" from headphones (plug type Jack). The processor has an acoustic output for headphones, speakers, as well as for a microphone. The first is usually marked with green, has a pictogram in the form of headphones or the inscription "Phones". The second is a pink socket with a microphone pictogram or the inscription "MIC". If there is a separate sound card, act by the same scheme.

Usually described actions are enough for headphones to work, but there are situations where special settings should be performed. So, you need to start with the audio driver check. Go to "Device Manager" in Windows. You can get there by clicking on the desktop on the "Computer" icon (select Device Manager). Either through the Start menu by selecting the Control Panel, System. Then go to the Device Manager. Here in the "Sound ... Devices" section there must be sound card drivers. It is important that unknown devices are not displayed. If they are detected, it is better to immediately download special drivers on the manufacturer's website of your motherboard.

If the headphones with the microphone follows each "Jack" to connect to its connector. Go to the "Control Panel" through the "Start", select "Sounds and Audio Devices", the Speech tab. Opposite the Microphone item, you should put a mark.