make sure you have the right microphone selected & problem with recording device

[jimbeau]

Hi
I wonder can some one help.
I have downloaded SKYPE to make calls over the internet. I have been able to send text to the other person but conversations are not happening. The messages I get are 'make sure you have the right microphone selected' & 'problem with recording device'. Using a SONY VAIO VGN-NR21M/S. Am able to listen, for example, to the radio over the internet. I have a headset with microphone but it seems PC/SKYPE do not detect it. I have in WINDOWS gone to Programs-Control Panel-Sound & then to Recording & the message is REALTEK High Defination Audio not plugged in. The default tab will not work. In Playback (by same route) the message is Speaker/HP Realtek High Defination Audio working with a green tab. I have moved the USB that came with the headphone to all 4 ports with no positive result.
Any ideas.Thanks. James

[unionflag]

You need to use the microphone port not USB for the microphone. That's why it says "not plugged in".

[jimbeau]

hi
So is the USB that I have with the headset no use at all?. Is it possible to buy an adaptor to fit to the usb. Sorry to ask.

[jimbeau]

Thanks Unionflag for the advice. You were totally right. Was able to luckily return the headset to PC City & got full refund. Thanks.

[Kevin_gibson]

Ah. PC City, part of DSGi. They should give you the proper advice before purchasing any product.