External speakers with 17" Powerbook

I am having a problem getting my PB 17" to play through a set of external Logitech speakers (mm50's). They are mainly used with my iPod for travelling, but on occasions, I want to utilise them with my Powerbook. When I connected it via the USB port and the speaker connector, I got nothing. The computer continued to play through the built in speakers. I have tried through system prefs - sound - output - but it only indicates output through internal speakers - no option for adding external speakers. Any ideas?
G5 dual 2.3GHz, 1.5Ghz 17" PB   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   300 GB Maxtor External Drive

Harry,
Are you sure these speakers include the functionality to play music via the USB connector? I've had a quick look at the Logitech site and it doesn't seem to suggest they do. (Also the fact that the USB connection isn't recognised as an audio output device reinforces this idea in my mind.)
If that is the case you'd need to run an audio cable from the output socket on the PowerBook to the auxiliary input on the speakers.
Graham

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