David:

I wondered the same thing, but we looked, and couldn't find it there.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David W Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: Touchpad Disable Issue Resolved


> Tom
>
> It may also be in the BIOS!
>
> 73
>
> ATB
>
> David W Wood
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 3:19 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Touchpad Disable Issue Resolved
>
> Hi, all.
>
> Here's an update on my newly-acquired Dell Lattitude D600 laptop.
>
> First, I have successfully turned off the touch pad mouse.  It took the
> XYL's sighted assistance to get into the bios, but we ultimately were
> successful.  If needed, I can still use an external USB mouse, which is a
> relief as well.
>
> I do have one more dilemma I'm wrestling with, so any suggestions would be
> appreciated.
>
> Specifically, I am unable to control the volume of the laptop speakers via
> the little rocker switch that is right below the monitor and above the 
> main
> keyboard.
>
> I can control the volume by using the control key plus page up or page 
> down,
>
> but it's a bit  clumsy.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions for re-activating the main laptop volume
> control, I'd appreciate them.
>
> On the positive side, Jaws installed very easily onto the laptop, and
> responds very well to various key commands, so I am making progress.
>
> My next task is to start installing the various ham-related programs that 
> I
> typically use, including rig interface, and the N3FJP logging software.
>
> Thanks again, everyone, and Happy New Year!
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>