Webuser Forums: Pink, green & blue ports on computer

As I know very little about computers maybe you could advise me please.

The connection to my system is on the back of my tower. At the bottom are three ports, pink/Green & blue. Until recently a cable from my flat screen monitor carried sound from the green port. ( As I don't listen to anything, all I've ever heard is the start-up/close/down jingle).

Recently I've bought a webcam with mike inbuilt and headset (with mike). This had two connectors, pink & green. I've introduced them in the ports at the rear, but obviously had to remove the black cable first.

I now have sound via the headset during webcam/instant calls. BUT, already I have a problem. Last night whilst waiting for someone to make contact from the Falklands, it occurred to me that other than a 3/4 second flag informing me they were on line and ready to be contacted, I had no idea if they were waiting for me. The comp is in the lounge but I don't want to sit watching the screen continuasly waiting for the flag..

I was wondering what the unused blue port was for, and if it would run in conjuction with the headphones, that way, if the other party wanted me, they could clic on ring/phone and alert me.

Hopefully someone somewhere might be able to come up with a solution, please?.

Thanks I have sorted it now.

Edited by kingfisher171 (Sat Nov 24 2007 02:31 PM)