Actually Rose, -- since I wrote the last email I read my directions and now it doesn't look so complicated. Gateway even has tutorials on video and sound editing with this system so I will keep it :-) I may end up making my sound and movement Children's book on DVD earlier than I thought. And you are right, I can listen to my Sousa Marches or Opera as loud as I want now. Even rock and roll. Soothing music is not part of my listening pleasure. (LOL) -- grew up in the 50s and 60s and absolutely adored the music my daughters listened to in the 80s -- even enjoyed some RAP. Judith You do not HAVE to hook it up...but..think of some nice soothing music playing in the background to inspire you. Hugs, Rose To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk