This is what will happen when you unplug the headset, the computer will revert to the sound card. Don’t worry, smiles. Regards Kulvinder On 14 Nov 2014, at 16:36, Andrew Roberts <andrew.roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > But I still want my ordinary laptop speakers to be the default soundcard > because the headphones aren't always connected. Before the computer switched > to the headphones when they were plugged in. > > Andrew > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 14 Nov 2014, at 15:50, Kulvinder Bhogal <kbhogal1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> Go to start and type control panel and then press enter on it to go to the >> control panel. >> >> Once there, look for sounds and press enter. >> >> you should then be presented with two tabs. One is for playback and the >> other is for recording. Playback is the tab you need. On the playback tab >> there should be a list of devices that you can choose from and here you need >> to select your headset and tab to make default. I can’t remember the exact >> name of the button that you need that is what you need to press once you >> have found it. >> >> After all that, you should be good to go. >> >> I hope that all made some sort of sense to you. >> >> Regards. >> >> Kulvinder. >> >> On 13 Nov 2014, at 22:19, Andrew Roberts <andrew.roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >>> I’m using Win 7 64 bit. What am I looking for? I don’t dabble in this >>> area much. >>> >>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of >>> Kulvinder Bhogal >>> Sent: 13 November 2014 21:42 >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: USPG headphones >>> >>> You might want to have a look at the sound settings on the control panel. >>> >>> What version of windows are you using? >>> >>> Regards. >>> >>> Kulvinder >>> On 13 Nov 2014, at 21:22, Andrew Roberts <andrew.roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi list, >>> >>> I turned on my laptop this evening and plugged in my Bose Soundlink dongle >>> which is basically a USB headset. Normally my default speakers cut out and >>> the USB headset takes over. However this evening my speakers don’t cut out >>> and the headset doesn’t come on either. I get the tones which would >>> indicate that the device has engaged but no joy as far as sound is >>> concerned. Please can anyone tell me what the problem might be and how I >>> can fix it? Is it possible that a windows update has screwed my settings >>> somehow? How can I check that it’s not my USB ports? >>> >>> Sorry for all the questions but I really would like to get this sorted. >>> >>> Thanks to anyone who can help, >>> >>> Andrew >>