If you can't find the task bar, and on some machines it can be tricky, just go to Accessories-Entertainment, under All programs. I'd also be surprised if there's not a handy volume control somewhere on or above the keyboard. -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of stacey robinson Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:01 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [WW Spam: medium] Speech on laptopRe: JFW usage wit regards to DSL or a cable modem ----- Original Message ----- Hi, Someone was asking about the speech on my new laptop. It's quite loud. Can someone tell me how to get to the task bar and turn the volume down? Stacey and GEB dog Chesley staceyr75@xxxxxxxxxxxxx From: "Judith Bron" <jbron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:47 PM Subject: Re: JFW usage wit regards to DSL or a cable modem >I have optimum on line which in New York State is cablevision. My husband >and I both have it and we love it. It is also our phone service and, after >figuring a regular phone line and the price of separate internet service it >worked out to be cheaper. If you already have cable in your house you >wouldn't have to pay to bring the service into the house, it is already >there. Cable is easy to work with and you can toggle between the net, >email and whatever other program you are using. In short, I think the >service is great, very compatible with jaws and cost effective. Hth, >Judith > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <acarthon@xxxxxxxx> > To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:28 PM > Subject: JFW usage wit regards to DSL or a cable modem > > >> Hi list, >> I have a few questions about the aforementioned services. (DSL or a cable >> modem) >> Which would you recommend for use with JAWS or does it make a difference? >> >> I am getting pretty tired of this 56-K modem. However, I want something >> that will work pretty efficiently with JAWS and won't put too much stress >> on my computer. >> I am thinking about signing up with Bellsouth. They have been advertising >> their $24.95 per month deal for DSL service. Is this pretty reasonable? >> Also, are the modems pretty easy to set up if I want to do it myself? >> What about a cable modem? my household is currently signed up with Time >> Warner, which is now owned by Comcast I believe. >> What I want to know is the advantages and disadvantages of each service. >> I will list my system properties for my laptop below. I also have a >> docking station. >> >> System Properties >> Microsoft Windows XP >> Home Edition >> Version 2002 >> Service Pack 2 >> Manufactured and supported by: HP >> Intel(R) >> Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz >> 3.19 GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM >> >> Thanks and I hope to hear from you all soon! >> >> Happy New Year! >> AC >> -- >> JFW related links: >> JFW homepage: http://www.freedomscientific.com/ >> Scripting mailing list: >> http://lists.the-jdh.com/listinfo.cgi/scriptography-the-jdh.com >> JFW List instructions: >> To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to >> jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. >> Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw >> >> If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or >> the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather >> contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > -- > JFW related links: > JFW homepage: http://www.freedomscientific.com/ > Scripting mailing list: > http://lists.the-jdh.com/listinfo.cgi/scriptography-the-jdh.com > JFW List instructions: > To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to > jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. > Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw > > If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or > the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather > contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- JFW related links: JFW homepage: http://www.freedomscientific.com/ Scripting mailing list: http://lists.the-jdh.com/listinfo.cgi/scriptography-the-jdh.com JFW List instructions: To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. 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