Enable 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.

Steps using the keyboard:

1. 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:

• Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
• Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

3. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:

• Select the General tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.

4. On the General tab:

• Select the Make a sound when turning a feature on or off check box by pressing CTRL+S.
• Press ENTER.

5. To close Control Panel:

• Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

1. On the Start menu:

• Point to Settings.
• Click Control Panel.

2. In Control Panel:

• Click Accessibility Options.

3. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:

• Select the General tab.

4. On the General tab:

• Select the Make a sound when turning a feature on or off check box.
• Click OK.

5. To close Control Panel:

• On the File menu, click Close.

Accessibility Properties: General tab