Setting up sound and Cortana

First, learn to search for solutions to your sound problems.  Google Dell 530 audio jacks

dell530audioJacks

5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
6 front L/R line-out connector Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
7 microphone connector Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

Google audio plugs wiki

 

Go to google.com and search for “audio issues with windows 10”

Click on the videos tab to see the videos.  If your speakers are not working, a video is useless. But the video below provides a textual explanation below the video player.

Having audio issues with Windows 10? The fix is just a few clicks away

Having confirmed your audio equipment, now move on to setting up Cortana

Here is the link to a good video about the need to set up the language packs

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