Enabling a Warning Sound to Play When Turning a Feature On and Off

When this option is selected, a warning sound is given when a feature is turned on or off. This can benefit all users, and in particular those with visual impairments.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Select Control Panel.
 Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
2 In Control Panel:
  • Double-click Accessibility Options.
 In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.
3 In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab.
 In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab by holding down the CTRL key and pressing the TAB key four times.
4 On the General tab:
  • Select the Make a sound when turning a feature on or off check box.
  • Select OK.

On the General tab:

  • Select the Make a sound when turning a feature on or off check box by pressing S.
  • Press ENTER.
5 To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, select Close.
 To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.