External Microphone on HP mini 210-2010 TU notebook

Hi I need to use skype regularly. for this I want to use headphones with microphone.
There is no port to connect the external mic.
Please help me how can i use external mic alongwith the headfones on my mini notebook.
Urgent

210-2000 comes with integrated mic, which is place next to Webcam...So you will not need a mic...but if you would like to use a headphone-mic combo set, you will need a connector as shown below... which can be bought on E-bay.
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