No option for headphones on system preferences

I am new to mac and I cannot find how to change sound output to headphones. I have reviewed system preferences and the only option showing is 'internal speakers'.

That is correct. The option does not become available until you plug in the headphones. Then from System Preferences > Sound > Output you will be able to select your headphones as identified there. Well done.

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Will I be able to update ever? I find it odd many people have 7.2 but I can't get it.
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If you're a paying Creative Cloud member, you may not see Lightroom in the Creative Cloud if your computer doesn't meet the minimum system requirements. Check to make sure that your system meets the http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/system-requirements-lightroom.html
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/Applications/System Preferences.app
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/System/Library/Frameworks/Preferences.framework
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1125018
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1123291
"Airport Preferred Networks"
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=722797
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~/Library/Caches.
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http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10_5_8_ComboUpdate
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Carolyn
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