Author Topic: question re: my new lenovo (Read 2834 times)

Marlelar · « **on:** April 04, 2014, 04:09:19 PM »

I was given a new Lenovo G505 and it only has an audio port for headphones. My old Lenovo Think Pad had both a headphone and a microphone port. Is there any type of gizmo or gadget that will "split" that port so that I can use an external microphone? I am technologically challenged and have no idea what to do.

Thanks,
Marsha

holysoulsacademy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:15:39 PM »

Most of the newer ports work both in and out, it's just a matter of configuration.
You may have to adjust it in settings.
Also googling or youtubing your question may give you better results.

SenzaDubbio · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2014, 05:34:01 PM »

Don't know if this is the one you'll need, but it's a start.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CJ_-w8_xx70CFewDOgodfgMA0g&Item=N82E16812200956&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-3.5mm+%2f+2.5mm+Stereo+Cables-_-N82E16812200956&ef_id=Uz8ypgAABFE5hl7K:20140404223305:s

Marlelar · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2014, 07:12:33 PM »

Quote from: SenzaDubbio

Don't know if this is the one you'll need, but it's a start.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CJ_-w8_xx70CFewDOgodfgMA0g&Item=N82E16812200956&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-3.5mm+%2f+2.5mm+Stereo+Cables-_-N82E16812200956&ef_id=Uz8ypgAABFE5hl7K:20140404223305:s

Thanks, that at least gives me something to start with. I wasn't even sure what it would be called.

Marsha

shin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2014, 10:21:17 PM »

Yes, your laptop should have a dual jack, and that sort of splitter should, God willing, do the trick.

Marlelar · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:46:29 AM »

Well I'm off to the computer parts store on Monday to see if I can find one of those "thingeys", if not I'll order one online.

Marsha

shin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2014, 02:54:18 AM »

Just be sure you can return the part if it's a no-go in the end eh?

Marlelar · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2014, 11:40:18 AM »

Quote from: shin

Just be sure you can return the part if it's a no-go in the end eh?

Good point, thanks for the reminder.

Marsha