Frequently Asked Questions

Headsets | I can't hear anything, what should I do?

  • Check the volume control dial located on the headset cable
  • Check the volume control in the system tray of the PC (looks like a little grey speaker)
  • Check the headset is plugged in at the back of the PC
  • note: pink plug connects to blue socket at back of PC (microphone)
  • note: orange plug connects to green socket at back of PC (headphones)
  • Are you using your own headphones? See Can I use my own headphones?
  • Test using a different headset or test using a different PC, perhaps the headset is faulty

The person I am talking to using the microphone on the headset can't hear me, what should I check?

  • Check the the microphone button located on the headset cable is set to ON
  • Get the person who can't hear you to check the volume controls at their end
  • Check the volume control dial located on the headset cable
  • Test using a different headset or test using a different PC, perhaps the headset is faulty

See also

This month's hot topic

Is the internet filtered?Information on the internet filtering in place on our PCs and wifi.