Acer Aspire C24-1650 all-in-one How do I use ear phones?

Daresay

I have an Acer Aspire C24-1650 all-in-one. I want to listen to various YouTube videos and music with earphones. Aside from the ridiculous location of the plug-in (in the back of the all-in-one), I have a problem: When I listen, the whole room can hear what I hear in my headphones, which defeats the purpose of head/ear phones! Is there a setting for this? I can't find my Acer manual so I'm trying to find an answer online. Please.....can anyone help? Thanks for any response.

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billsey

OK, your C24-1650 is an Intel based system with one of the Realtek audio codecs. It should have Realtek audio drivers and a Realtek audio utility. My guess it's got the output device set to a speaker array, so it uses all speakers, instead of just to your headset. Change it either in the utility or in sound settings.

billsey

You can use an audio extender cable (M-F) to move the plug somewhere more convenient... Not as elegant as a front jack, but easier than reaching around to the back.

billsey

OK, your C24-1650 is an Intel based system with one of the Realtek audio codecs. It should have Realtek audio drivers and a Realtek audio utility. My guess it's got the output device set to a speaker array, so it uses all speakers, instead of just to your headset. Change it either in the utility or in sound settings.

Daresay

Thank you Billsey, that did the trick! Who knew????? Now if only I could find a way to get the plug moved to the front or side, I'd be over the moon. As it is, I have to rearrange furniture to use the headphones!

billsey

You can use an audio extender cable (M-F) to move the plug somewhere more convenient... Not as elegant as a front jack, but easier than reaching around to the back.