You shouldn't have to go back and change the settings. If there are still problems then do as I did and try looking through things (Only recommended if you are good at problem-solving and/or able to grasp the simple settings of a computer device). Keep it highlighted and exit out after testing if the device (letter you highlighted) and your problem should be solved.

c. C Should be for recording outlet and I am not sure what D is for.

Click B and let it play through for headphones output Click A and let it play through for both of your laptop speakers Same for the top circle (recording outlet). Playing both the pc sound and mic playback through headphones Ask Question Asked 6 years, 2 months ago Active 5 years, 9 months ago Viewed 1k times.

If the bottom circle is highlighted (Headphone outlet) then your laptop knows that your headphones are there. When it opens up you should see two circles at the very bottom, under the letters (A B C D).

Scroll down until you see 'RealTek HD Audio Manager (Most likely the last thing on the list) Select it opening the program.

Click Hardware and Sound and then Recording.

Go to Control Panel (If you do not know how to find it follow these steps)Ī.

I have seen a similar troubleshooting guide at and it worked really well for me.

Mic playing through headphones