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    How do you use the microphone jack?... >_>

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Marcham93, Mar 10, 2011.

  1. Marcham93

    Marcham93 Notebook Evangelist

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    I feel like this should be ridiculously simple.

    My ThinkPad has a jack that doubles as a microphone and audio out.

    On my old HP Envy you could pick which function you wanted in the HP sound control panel.

    I can't find were to set the option on the ThinkPad...

    Any ideas? :rolleyes:
     
    Marcham93, Mar 10, 2011
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  2. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

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    I got tired of screwing with that jack, too. Went USB.
     
    halobox, Mar 11, 2011
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  3. Pochi

    Pochi Notebook Consultant

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    I have a 2 years old Logitech USB Headset, good sound output and the most importantly I never experienced any problems from it. :D
     
    Pochi, Mar 12, 2011
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    Why do you want to choose either one of the functions? It can be both at the same time. Go buy a set of decent in-ear headphones with built-in microphone -- I recommend MEElectronics M9P. It will work with the combo audio jack, the sound quality is terrific, and you can find it for around only $15 (or less when there is a deal).
     
    ckx, Mar 12, 2011
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