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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:18:52 -0500
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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 

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