Audio head set - computer will not allow me to access it

My laptop recognises the head set when I plug it in - it correctly identifies it.  The head set has a USB connection.  Why can I not use the head set to listen to music CDs?  The speakers in the laptop are working however I  do not seem to be able to override the speakers to use the headset.  Only had the laptop a month, first HP computer I hve used, what am I doing wrong?  Not a problem I have experienced with other brands.  Any information appreciated - for info the laptop is Pavilion dv7, WIndows 7 64 bit.
Thank you

Hi there jeffery152,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
Downloading past purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
-Griff W. 

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