Hi, Dave and Michael (who told me the same thing, to the left of the windows key), I think you're right...there is an extra key in there, and I'll bet it's the fn key. Well, you know what they say...learn something new every day. Thanks! Alice , alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Carlson To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 6:50 PM Subject: Re: laptop question To the left of your space bar, there should be from right-to-left: Alt Windows FN Control. If not, then you may need sighted help to find the FN key. Check the Dell web site for your model, and there should be a list of the function key combinations related to your laptop. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: alice dampman Humel To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 15:34 Subject: Re: laptop question Hi, Michael, Is the fn key the same as the control key? That's what is to the left of the windows key on my laptop. But if it doesn't work with the f3 and f4 keys to control the volume, I suppose it's a moot point! Thanks. Alice alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Rouillard To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 4:12 PM Subject: Re: laptop question Hi Alice, The Fn key is located to the left of the windows key. The fn f3 doesn't work for changing the volume, I already tried it. You can use the fn key with the up and down arrows to adjust the screen brightness. Michael Rouillard --- On Thu, 12/3/09, alice dampman Humel <alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: alice dampman Humel <alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: laptop question To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 3:37 PM Hi, Dave, What's the fn key, and where is it? Thanks. Alice alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Carlson To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 12:21 PM Subject: Re: laptop question Probably FN key plus f3 and f4. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Rouillard To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 09:14 Subject: laptop question Hello, Does anybody know how to change the volume using the keyboard on a dell inspiron 1525 laptop? The laptop is running windows xp and jaws 10. Thanks, Michael Rouillard ---------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.91/2542 - Release Date: 12/03/09 07:32:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.91/2542 - Release Date: 12/03/09 07:32:00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.91/2542 - Release Date: 12/03/09 07:32:00